Tag: Risk assessment

Identity and access management (IAM) plays a crucial role in security by helping to ensure that each user in the organization has access to only the data, systems, and other resources they need to do their job. This article explains the critical functionality of IAM solutions and how an IAM...

IT risk assessments are vital for cybersecurity and information security risk management in every organization today. By identifying threats to your IT systems, data and other resources and understanding their potential business impacts, you can prioritize your mitigation efforts to avoid costly...

Spending on security and risk management is soaring worldwide. But exactly which improvements should you focus on next to best strengthen your cybersecurity program? For many organizations, building a solid information security architecture should be at the top of the list. Read on to learn how...

Data privacy solutions are crucial for complying with privacy regulations and maintaining security. In the first nine months of 2019, there were 5,183 reported data breaches, with 7.9 billion records exposed, according to the Data Breach Quickview. Modern regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA, require...

Risk assessment is an essential component of risk management. It enables you to determine potential hazards that may negatively affect specific projects or result from certain decisions. There are two types of risk analysis — quantitative and qualitative: Quantitative risk analysis is an...

According to the national Common Vulnerabilities and Exploits (CVE) database, there are more than 11,000 known vulnerabilities in commonly used software and systems. IBM has calculated that breaches of these vulnerabilities cost large enterprises $3.92 million on average; for 60% of those breaches,...

There is no escaping the fact that information security incidents can serious damage a company or even put it out of business. As organizations recognize the need to connect business risks with IT strategy, they are increasingly focusing on one person: their Chief Information Security Officer...

The battle for information security has been escalating for a long time, but the recent explosion in remote work has taken the struggle to a whole new level. IT and security teams already overwhelmed by a constant flood of incoming data, cloud technologies and stringent compliance regulations are...

Organizations are struggling with risks on multiple fronts, including cybersecurity, liability, investment and more. Risk analysis, or risk assessment, is the first step in the risk management process. IT risk analysis focuses on the risks that both internal and external threats pose to the...

Managing risk is at the heart of every enterprise. Decisions about finance, marketing, expansion and human resources all include some level of risk. When enterprises evaluate their IT-related risks, factors that come into play include security, access, data handling and regulatory compliance...