Category: Cybersecurity.
Every article we've published under "Cybersecurity".
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Risk ManagementOvercoming the Critical Challenges in Third-Party Risk Management for 2026
Third-party risk management in 2026 is struggling under the weight of growing vendor ecosystems, rising breach costs, and blind spots in N-th party dependencies. Static questionnaires and annual audits are no longer enough. This article outlines how organisations can overcome these challenges by shifting to AI-native, continuous monitoring that delivers real-time visibility, reduces alert fatigue, and strengthens overall supply chain resilience.
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CybersecurityWhat are the Risks of Emerging Technologies in Cyber Security?
Emerging technologies are revolutionizing the digital world but also increasing cybersecurity risks. As businesses adopt innovations like AI, IoT, and mobile platforms, they become more vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats such as data breaches, cryptojacking, cross-site scripting, and insider attacks. These risks grow as more data is digitized and shared online, expanding the attack surface. Cybercriminals now exploit new technologies to launch advanced attacks, while organizations must leverage emerging cybersecurity tools to detect, prevent, and respond to threats effectively. To stay secure, companies need proactive strategies that align with evolving tech and threat landscapes.
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CybersecuritySocial engineering attacks: What is a whaling attack?
Whaling attacks are highly targeted social engineering attacks aimed at executives, using convincing spoofed emails to steal money or sensitive information. Cases like FACC and Seagate show the severe financial and reputational damage whaling can cause. As remote work rises, so does the frequency of these attacks. To mitigate risks, businesses must train executives, strengthen email authentication (DNSSEC, DMARC, DKIM, SPF), enforce verification protocols, and improve vendor security. Strengthening cybersecurity measures and verification processes is critical to defending against whaling attacks.
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CybersecurityNIDS Intrusion Detection: Protecting the Network Perimeter in 2026
NIDS intrusion detection has become a critical layer for maintaining real-time visibility across modern, hybrid networks. This guide explains how organisations in 2026 can use NIDS to monitor raw traffic, detect lateral movement, and uncover threats that bypass traditional perimeter controls. Learn how to balance signature and anomaly-based detection, optimise sensor placement across cloud environments, and integrate network insights into a broader, risk-driven security strategy.
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Risk ManagementEnterprise Third-Party Risk Management: The 2026 Strategic Framework
Enterprise third-party risk management has evolved beyond annual vendor assessments into a continuous, AI-driven discipline. Learn how to unify cybersecurity, ESG, compliance, and data privacy within a single framework, automate vendor monitoring, and use real-time security ratings to strengthen supply chain resilience, simplify regulatory compliance, and proactively manage third-party risk at scale.
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Risk ManagementRemediated vs Mitigated – Know the Difference
Remediation and mitigation are key cybersecurity strategies. Remediation fully eliminates a threat, while mitigation reduces its impact when a fix isn’t possible. Both rely on risk assessments and are essential for managing vulnerabilities. Automation and best practices—like regular updates, access control, and network monitoring—enhance effectiveness. RiskXchange supports both processes by helping businesses identify, manage, and reduce cyber risks across their attack surface and third-party ecosystem.
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