Unimplemented controls could derail your ESG compliance efforts
Two-thirds of organizations have not implemented environmental, social and governance (ESG) controls, and 60% do not currently perform internal ESG audits, according to a …
Cybersecurity pros battle discontent amid skills shortage
The cybersecurity skills crisis continues in a multi-year freefall that has impacted 71% of organizations and left two-thirds of cybersecurity professionals stating that the …
Compliance budgets under strain as inflation and workload grow
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. …
Avoidable digital certificate issues fuel data breaches
Among organizations that have suffered data breaches 58% were caused by issues related to digital certificates, according to a report by AppViewX and Forrester Consulting. As …
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information …
Ransomware attacks go beyond just data
65% of organizations confirmed that ransomware is one of the top three threats to their viability, and for 13%, it is the biggest threat, according to a report by Enterprise …
Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G …
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security …
Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a …
Exploring the traits of effective chief audit executives
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, …
The secret habits of top-performing CISOs
69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development, according to Gartner. This is compared with just 36% of …
Rising cyber incidents challenge healthcare organizations
Healthcare organizations are facing many cybersecurity challenges that require them to increasingly prioritize cybersecurity and compliance, according to Claroty. Threat …
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