Cybersecurity

Optiv Security announces integrated suite of services that allows clients to see themselves through the eyes of the enemy; enables the modern organization to evaluate its digital footprint and proactively understand the insights of the attacker to pre-empt attacks  DENVER...

Independent Oversight Meets the SEC Ron Kral discusses the the emerging trend of cybersecurity committees that are being created as companies recognize the need to create independent oversight of cyber risks. Cybersecurity risks pose grave threats to investors, our capital...

Reflecting Pressure on Companies to Address Cybersecurity Deficiencies Yahoo recently agreed to pay the Securities and Exchange Commission $35 million to resolve claims that the company misled investors by failing to disclose a massive cybersecurity breach.  Cybersecurity whistleblowers should feel empowered...

51 percent of enterprises report low maturity of security training 62 percent of enterprises without IT GRC solutions report low security readiness, as opposed to only 25 percent of those with IT GRC solutions Palo Alto, Calif. (February 8, 2018) – MetricStream,...

Acquisition enables organizations to protect information stored on Linux and Unix servers with identity and access management software Minneapolis, MN, December 13, 2017—HelpSystems announced today that it has acquired Fox Technologies, a solution provider in the cybersecurity industry since 2001,...

Multinational companies with operations in China are preparing for the impact of China's new Cyber-security Law, in place now for four months. The Law applies to everyone who operates networks in the PRC, particularly multinational corporations. This could impact their...

Firms Falling Short on Preparedness As a part of a cybersecurity initiative, the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) recently performed examinations of 75 firms to assess industry practices and compliance issues associated with cybersecurity preparedness. The exams...

A majority of board members report businesses are quickly addressing threat of ransomware, but too few companies are sharing information from cyberattacks Chicago, IL – According to a new survey by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and advisory organizations,...

Key Considerations to Facilitate Smooth M&As As the list of cybersecurity breaches grows daily and headlines grow more shocking – think Home Depot, Target, Anthem, Yahoo!, WannaCry – the importance of cybersecurity in M&A due diligence has correspondingly increased. Do...

In new survey from Protiviti, businesses agree SOX is beneficial but face challenges to meet auditor requirements, revenue recognition rules and cybersecurity scrutiny Menlo Park, CA (June 12, 2017) – The annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Survey released by global consulting...

Risk management has undergone a sea change over the past few decades, yet risk management practices have evolved very little. scarcely evolved to keep pace. Though organizations enjoy robust technological capabilities, they grow more fragile and vulnerable to massive systemic...

Enterprises’ move to the cloud brings the potential for improved security and reliability, but it also can cause unease for some IT professionals who are accustomed to operating servers. Effective workload security can provide the foundation for successful cloud transformation.