Risk management
A successful risk management plan helps enterprises identify, plan for and mitigate potential risks. Learn about the components of risk management programs, including penetration tests, vulnerability and risk assessments, frameworks, security awareness training and more.
Top Stories
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News
04 Dec 2024
FBI: Criminals using AI to commit fraud 'on a larger scale'
As AI technology becomes more widely adopted, attackers are abusing it for their scams, which the FBI says are becoming increasingly more difficult to detect. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2024
How to build an effective third-party risk assessment framework
Don't overlook the threats associated with connecting vendors and partners to internal systems. Do your due diligence and use third-party risk assessments to prevent supply chain attacks. Continue Reading
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Video
20 Nov 2015
Adjusting your network perimeter security
Expert Johna Till Johnson explains how the enterprise perimeter became obsolete, and how to replace network perimeter security with an approach to perimeterless security. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Oct 2015
Getting to the bottom of the software vulnerability disclosure debate
The vulnerability disclosure debate rages on: Enterprises should know they are at risk, but vendors need time to patch flaws. Which side should prevail? Expert Michael Cobb discusses. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2015
Choose the best vulnerability assessment tools
This Buyer's Essentials guide helps InfoSec pros assess vulnerability management products by explaining how they work and by highlighting key features corporate buyers should look for so they can evaluate vendor offerings. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2015
Flash Player security failures turn up the hate
There have been calls for the death of the Adobe Flash Player for years either due to performance issues or the threat of exploit. But with a recent rash of zero-day vulnerabilities, those calls are getting louder. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jun 2015
Understanding and mitigating a FREAK vulnerability attack
After the discovery that the FREAK vulnerability can affect a wide variety of OSes, enterprises should amp up mitigation efforts. Here's some background on the attack and how to stop it. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2015
Social engineering: You got nailed!
Move beyond prevention to fast detection to combat a stealthy social engineering attack. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Nov 2014
The three stages of the ISO 31000 risk management process
The ISO 31000 risk management process proposes three stages. Expert Mike Chapple reviews this alternative to the ISO 27001 framework. Continue Reading
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Quiz
19 Aug 2014
Authenticated vulnerability scanning: How much do you know?
This vulnerability scanning quiz will test you on the key points we've covered in the webcast, podcast and article in this Security School. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jun 2014
Threat intelligence versus risk: How much cybersecurity is enough?
Learn how threat intelligence plays into global risk assessment as more security officers are tasked with damage control. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2014
Stop attackers hacking with Metasploit
Metasploit attacks may not be sexy, but they can stab through enterprise defenses. Learn how basic security controls can thwart Metasploit hacking. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Mar 2014
Risk Management Framework
In this excerpt from chapter 3 of Risk Management Framework, author James Broad discusses the four components of risk management. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2013
Return on security investment: The risky business of probability
You are better off with real numbers when it comes to measuring probability and the elements of security risk, even if they are wrong. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2012
Metasploit Review: Ten Years Later, Are We Any More Secure?
Some say the pen testing framework is a critical tool for improving enterprise security, while others say it helps attackers. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 May 2010
Which tools will help in validating form input in a website?
Find out how to validate form input in a website. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Apr 2010
Performing a security risk analysis to assess acceptable level of risk
No organization is ever completely without risk, but there are steps that can be taken to establish an acceptable level of risk that can be appropriately mitigated. In this tip, Michael Cobb explains how to perform a security risk analysis to help determine an acceptable level of risk. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Oct 2008
Risk assessments: Internal vs. external
Risk assessments are a necessary function at financial firms, but how do you know whether to conduct them internally or to use a third party? Expert Rick Lawhorn explores the pros and cons in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Apr 2008
GLBA risk assessment steps to success
GLBA requires financial firms to protect their data from anticipated risks. How can those risks be determined? Follow these steps to perform a risk assessment at your financial organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2007
Enterprise risk management frameworks: Controls for people, processes, technology
Once responsibilities and requirements are defined, the next stage in developing a successful risk management framework involves developing controls. As Khalid Kark explains, that includes developing a culture of security, using technology in the right places and implementing processes to execute on policies. Continue Reading
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