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3 2 1… Impact! Early Results under the SEC’s Cybersecurity Governance Rule
February 22, 2024
The early results under the SEC's cybersecurity governance rule are in: companies need better preparedness and processes for compliance.
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Owen Denby, General Counsel, SecurityScorecard & Justin Daniels, Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Public Sector, Services
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Top 10 Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Your Vendors: A step-by-step guide to reduce supply chain risk
February 22, 2024
Ask these ten key questions to make sure your organization’s vendor questionnaire doesn't become just a “check-the-box” exercise.
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Supply Chain Cyber Risk, Tech Center
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Chinese Hacking Group Targets US Critical Infrastructure
February 20, 2024
The FBI and CISA are warning that “Volt Typhoon” has been lurking in US critical infrastructure systems for at least five years.
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Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Love in the Time of Cyber Threats: Romance Scams and Dating App Cybersecurity
February 13, 2024
As the digital attack surface expands, organizations and individuals worldwide face the nonstop threat of cyberattacks, phishing scams, and other cyber vulnerabilities. And with Valentine’s Day here, romance scams — especially ones originating online — are intensifying. With that in mind, SecurityScorecard’s researchers took a close look at the world of dating app security and romance scams to protect people—and their hearts—during Valentine’s Day.
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Dr. Jared Smith, Distinguished Engineer, R&D Strategy
Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Scorecarder Spotlight: Priya Thupili
February 8, 2024
Our series “Scorecarder Spotlight” showcases our talented employees and the incredible work they do. Meet Priya Thupili!
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Bolstering Cyber Resilience in the US Water Sector: A Call to Action
February 5, 2024
On February 6, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on securing US water systems from cyberattacks. Following last year’s widely publicized attack on the municipal water system in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Congress, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and industry leaders have rightly increased their focus on the unique risks facing water systems across the country. Tomorrow’s hearing follows a similar oversight hearing conducted last week in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Brendan Peter, Vice President of Global Government Affairs
Executive Viewpoint
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SecurityScorecard introduces new partner certifications
February 2, 2024
New program educates and inspires partners to consolidate cybersecurity outcomes with the SecurityScorecard platform
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Bill Buckalew, Vice President of Channels, SecurityScorecard
Supply Chain Cyber Risk
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Decoding Cyber Security Innovations with SecurityScorecard CEO Alex Yampolskiy
February 1, 2024
SecurityScorecard CEO Aleksandr Yampolskiy sat down with NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt and unveiled his deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity.
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Executive Viewpoint
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From Confusion to Clarity: Red Sift Breaks Down Google and Yahoo’s Email Security Requirements
February 1, 2024
Understand how to comply with Google and Yahoo's new email security requirements and ensure your organization's emails are delivered effectively. Discover how SecurityScorecard can help.
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Supply Chain Cyber Risk
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Introducing SecurityScorecard MAX
January 25, 2024
Introducing SecurityScorecard MAX: Elevate your supply chain cyber risk management with our comprehensive, AI-driven solution. MAX combines expert insights and advanced technology to identify, prioritize, and resolve critical vulnerabilities in your vendor ecosystem. Protect your enterprise from emerging threats and ensure operational efficiency with MAX's fully managed service, tailored for both Fortune 500 companies and growing businesses. Discover how MAX transforms cybersecurity strategy, offering collective defense and proactive services like penetration testing. Take your supply chain cyber risk to the MAX with SecurityScorecard.
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Jeff Laskowski
Services
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Leveraging Collaboration and Transparency: How CISOs Can Comply With New SEC Regulations
January 25, 2024
As we kick off 2024, CISOs at public companies will certainly be thinking of new regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on security incident reporting, effective December 15, 2023. The new regulations demand unprecedented transparency and collaboration from CISOs. Open communication with the C-Suite and third-party partners will be a critical tool for maintaining compliance with the SEC’s new rules.
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The Evolution of CISOs and Security Ratings
January 25, 2024
Just like security ratings, the role of the CISO continues to evolve and they’ve had to become more strategic at prioritizing threats and vulnerabilities, especially in the wake of the SEC charges against SolarWinds and their CISO for defrauding investors.
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Mark Weatherford, Chief Strategy Officer at the National Cybersecurity Center
Executive Viewpoint, Security Ratings