BITSIGHT SECURITY RATINGS BLOG

Online services, e-commerce sites, videoconference, delivery services, and all other kinds of services are growing exponentially, exposing users and data to new risks and threats.  Users expect that the sites and services they rely on are...

As time goes on, organizations are taking on more and more new digital transformation initiatives to become increasingly agile and boost productivity — dramatically transforming the number of digital touchpoints employees interact with on...

Network segmentation — the act of dividing a network into multiple smaller, isolated networks that are not visible from the outside — has long been used to reduce cyber risk. At its core, segmentation assumes a “zero trust” approach to...

Cyber risk and regulatory compliance are two sides of the same coin in the Financial Services sector. Together, they spur Financial Services companies to take action to protect customers, their business and the global financial ecosystem...

The evolution of the technology environment and related security threats is so fast paced it often seems businesses and regulators are playing an endless game of catch-up.

The regulatory environment is evolving rapidly as national and international regulatory bodies attempt to keep pace with changing business models, technology infrastructure and continuously escalating cyberthreats. 

About 25 years ago, the evolution of the overall digital ecosystem necessitated the creation of the first CISO role. Now, 61% of companies have a CISO. 

This post was originally published July 18, 2016 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

Healthcare is under attack. Hospitals, doctors’ networks, insurance companies, and others are prime targets for hackers due to the valuable protected health information (PHI) they store and the vital role they play in our nation’s critical...