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It’s every security manager's worst nightmare. A member of the IT department reaches to alert that malicious software has been detected on an internal network, and the hacker potentially has access to layers of sensitive data. In the following days and weeks of remediation, locating an access point, and reinforcing cybersecurity measures, security managers often ask themselves, “could this data leak have been prevented?”

Malware can gain entry to your network in many ways. Once malware has penetrated a network, threat actors can use it to steal information, encrypt systems, spy on users, and remove files. Learn how to prevent dangerous malware.

In 2021, ransomware attacks on government agencies globally increased by 1,885% over 2020 attacks, and the trends are continuing so far in 2022. Learn how to protect your organization from ransomware with three best practices.

Continuing our web app security series: explore POST requests and how logging out works with cookies and session IDs and more.

Key risk indicators (KRIs) can help monitor and control cyber risk. But what KRIs should you focus on?

The cybersecurity controls used to manage an organization’s cybersecurity program in previous years will not work against bad actors targeting networks today. Organizations rely more on cloud computing technology, connecting their sensitive data to more third party networks and in turn expanding their attack surface.

A chief information security officer (CISO)'s roles and responsibilities include many hats in the realm of cybersecurity — but they are primarily responsible for translating complex business problems into effective information security controls.

As the world adjusts to more working from home, IT teams worked overtime to enable remote access for millions of employees.

The recent rise in ransomware attacks and business-halting data breaches has made it clear that your organization must prioritize cyber security performance. But ad hoc security controls and defensive measures are not the answer. Instead, you need a strategic, risk-based approach with a cyber security road map as your guide.

Implementing a cybersecurity incident response plan can help you effectively address a cyber event, reduce disruptions to business, and ensure compliance.

Security ratings, or cyber security ratings, are a data-driven, objective and dynamic measurement of an organization’s security performance. Thousands of organizations around the world use Bitsight Security Ratings as a tool to address a variety of critical, interconnected internal and external use cases at scale in order to enable more effective decision making throughout the global business ecosystem.

Penetration tests (a.k.a. pen tests) are point-in-time cyber risk assessments. They allow IT and security professionals to assess the adequacy of security controls, including intrusion detection and response systems, and identify weaknesses that need attention.

Since our foundation in 2011 as the first company to provide a rating for measuring a company’s cyber security, Bitsight has become the world-leading security ratings provider. Bitsight is used around the world by industry leaders, country governance systems, as well as smaller organizations alike to take control of their cyber footprint, using safe and objective rating techniques. What does Bitsight do to stand apart from others in the security industry?

Economic pressures push CISOs to justify resources and consolidate tech for data, operational, and cost efficiency. Bitsight aids with comprehensive risk data and solutions.

Let’s look at how you can establish a cybersecurity baseline that works for your unique risks, industry, and business.