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GUEST ESSAY: New SEC rules aim to help C-levels, board members quantify cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to crack down on insufficient cyber risk reporting. Related : Making third-party risk audits actionable. The new rules urge companies to build more robust cyber risk management programs. Disclosing policies and procedures for risk management.

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GUEST ESSAY: The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation and fake news

The Last Watchdog

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse.

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What is cyber risk quantification, and why is it important?

Tech Republic Security

One way to get C-level managers and cybersecurity department heads on the same page is to employ cyber risk quantification, as it speaks to costs versus risks.

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GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging DevSecOps to quell cyber risks in a teeming threat landscape

The Last Watchdog

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries.

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GUEST ESSAY: Rising cyber risks make business intelligence gathering more vital than ever

The Last Watchdog

Would this conflict spill into cyber space and what could that look like? In this context, geopolitical threat intelligence is a critical piece in understanding and planning for cyber security. Risk, including cyber risk, cannot be viewed in isolation.

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Growing Nation-State Alliances Increase U.S. Cyber Risks

Lohrman on Security

NATO countries are facing a growing breadth and depth of nation-state cyber attacks as Russia, China, Iran and other countries increase military cyber cooperation.

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UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Country’s Security Chief

Tech Republic Security

s National Cyber Security Centre, says that hostile activity has “increased in frequency, sophistication and intensity.” Richard Horne, the head of the U.K.’s