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In 2014, Bitsight acquired AnubisNetworks, a real-time data threat provider based in Portugal. The integration of AnubisNetworks extends Bitsight’s position as the leading provider of cybersecurity ratings for organizations around the world because it fuels Bitsight Security Ratings’ compromised systems risk vectors and gives Bitsight unparalleled visibility into global threat activity. Anubis’ powerful analytics technology was essential in adding to the scope of Bitsight’s solution that provides daily, continuous security ratings on over 110,000 organizations worldwide.

Security professionals have an ambitious goal to prevent the majority of cyber attacks. Bitsight's Control Insights lets you consistently and reliably measure the effectiveness of security controls.

The SEC's new cybersecurity rules for public companies are now in effect. Don't wait - take action now to ensure your company is compliant and protected from cyberattacks.

Companies are becoming increasingly reliant on third-party relationships, and cyber attacks originating in the systems of third parties are on the rise.

Banks and other financial institutions have always been burdened with a greater need for security than other industries. In the past, that meant hiring 24/7 guards and locking cash away in reinforced bank vaults. Today, it means having best-in-class cybersecurity teams and state-of-the-art detection and response technology.However, when it comes to preventing data breaches, having the best cybersecurity experts and the fanciest tech isn’t always enough. Here’s how the FDIC puts it in their Framework for Cybersecurity:

With the number of third parties connected to businesses increasing, risk and security teams need to ensure they are spending the right amount of attention on the right third parties. To do this, organizations need a clearly defined, tiered portfolio of third parties, vendors, and suppliers. Today, many companies tier their third parties based on the inherent risk they present, and the types of data they handle or have access to.

How cybersecurity leaders can manage an expanding attack surface, increasing vulnerabilities, and growing demands from stakeholders.

With the launch of Bitsight Third-Party Vulnerability Response, we are making it easier for organizations to initiate vendor outreach and track responses to critical vulnerabilities.

If you’re involved in the cyber insurance underwriting process—from the transaction to the ongoing operations—you’re constantly looking for things to help you (and your team) select better risks. Here are three specific ways Bitsight’s Security Ratings platform can play an integral role in the underwriting process. 

We all know threat detection is important, but what exactly is it, and why is it so hard to do effectively? In light of recent cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure and the ongoing threat from the group behind the SolarWinds breach, these questions loom large. 

You don’t have to be a CIO to know that a great IT department is crucial to the success of any large organization. With the rise of big data, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, technology promises to become an even more fundamental part of competitive corporate strategies in every industry.

Explore the importance of long-term planning, unified solutions, and innovation in third-party cyber risk management.

Recent Bitsight research shows that 76% of healthcare organizations may be at increased risk of ransomware attacks due to poor TLS/SSL configuration management.

A single unauthorized device being used on your network. An unsanctioned application someone’s accessing from their non-secure home PC. A small vendor with a seemingly insignificant vulnerability. 

As cyberattacks surge, you’re charged with protecting your organization’s expanding digital footprint. But what about the risk posed by vendors?