Category Archives: Risk Assessments

In the time that it takes to read this article, the world will most likely experience fifteen ransomware attacks.  (more…)

While large-scale transitions to our business environments changed in 2020 due to the COVID outbreak and implementation of remote work strategies, we are still forecasting how to create an adaptable security plan for the near future. Many are probably more than ready to move on to 2021 as quickly as possible, while hoping for a more stable and unobtrusive year ahead. In order to ensure that your desired level of “regularity” becomes reality, it is critical to understand what cybersecurity trends will play out in 2021. Our professionals shared some insight on key areas to focus. (more…)

We forecast cybersecurity events not to predict the future, but to change it. Regulators and litigators all hold us accountable for knowing foreseeable threats so we can avoid them. But what is foreseeable? (more…)

CMMC and CCPA are very different requirements that push security organizations in new directions. CMMC is specific and for the DoD supply chain. (more…)

There has been a 273% increase in records exposed compared to last year. It makes sense that more organizations are pursuing cyber security insurance to minimize their cost impact. (more…)

NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit: What is Reasonable Cyber Security?

The panel provided an overview of the risk-based analysis process that substantiates the method, and presented the legal, regulatory, and security best-practice history that informs the method. Each participant presented why the method successfully substantiates the term “reasonable” in their work and provided anecdotes that illustrate how it has been used on their experience. (more…)

WHAT IS CMMC? CMMC which stands for ‘Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’ is the upcoming required standard for all contractors and suppliers that work with the Department of Defense (DoD). (more…)

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is profound – every business has been touched, forcing many to explore how their organizations adapt to the new economy. Some industries have bigger challenges due to the nature of their business – travel and lodging, restaurants, transportation, oil and gas and more due to social distancing ordinances. (more…)

By Chris Cronin
Cyber security insurance is rapidly becoming a staple for cyber security risk management. Organizations are increasingly transferring cyber security risk to insurance carriers who will cover costs that result from a cybersecurity breach. (more…)

Organizations are facing a lot of change with remote work set ups – in both physical location and operational shifts. Especially challenged are businesses that manage credit card information electronically and over the phone. These new working conditions unearth new risks for sensitive data. Social distancing can also bring about more social engineering attempts. According to the U.S. Secret Service, social engineering/phishing is a very common online attack right now.* (more…)