Category: Risk Management.
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Risk ManagementWhat is Cyber Asset Discovery? A Guide to Modern Attack Surface Visibility
Cyber asset discovery is the foundation of modern attack surface visibility, enabling organisations to identify, monitor, and secure every digital asset in real time. By shifting from static inventories to continuous, outside-in discovery, security teams can eliminate shadow IT, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and prioritise risks based on asset criticality. This guide outlines how to build a dynamic, automated inventory that transforms blind spots into actionable intelligence and strengthens overall cyber resilience.
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Risk ManagementHow to Reduce Your Attack Surface: A Strategic Guide for 2026
Learn how to reduce your attack surface in 2026 using an outside-in strategy that uncovers hidden assets, eliminates blind spots, and strengthens resilience through continuous, data-driven monitoring.
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Risk ManagementCyber Risk Appetite Statement Examples: A Guide for CISOs in 2026
A cyber risk appetite statement is no longer a static compliance document—it’s a strategic control mechanism for defining how much digital risk an organisation is willing to accept in pursuit of its goals. In 2026, with tightening regulations like SEC four-day disclosure rules and frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA, CISOs and boards must translate risk into clear, quantifiable boundaries that align security decisions with business outcomes. This guide explores how to build and operationalise a modern cyber risk appetite statement, complete with real-world examples across financial services, technology, and critical infrastructure, and shows how continuous risk intelligence and AI-native monitoring help keep those boundaries enforceable in real time.
Read moreRisk ManagementThird-Party Attack Surface Discovery: Securing the Extended Enterprise
Third-party attack surface discovery gives enterprises real-time visibility into the hidden vulnerabilities across their vendor ecosystem. By moving beyond static questionnaires and leveraging AI-native continuous monitoring, organizations can identify shadow IT, map fourth-party dependencies, and establish quantifiable security ratings for every partner. This guide explains how discovery-led TPRM helps security teams reduce supply chain risk, improve remediation workflows, and meet evolving compliance demands such as DORA and NIS2 with confidence.
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Risk ManagementHow to Create a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan?
A cybersecurity incident response plan (CSIRP) is essential for businesses to respond quickly and effectively to cyberattacks, minimizing damage and ensuring recovery. This blog post outlines the six phases of a CSIRP, including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. It also covers the importance of assembling an incident response team, identifying vulnerabilities, and regularly testing and updating the plan. Additionally, it highlights how RiskXchange supports businesses in strengthening their cybersecurity efforts and incident response capabilities.
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Risk ManagementCybersecurity Threats Impacting the Pharmaceutical Industry
This article explores the top cybersecurity threats impacting the pharmaceutical industry, including ransomware, phishing, third-party vendor risks, IoT vulnerabilities, and employee negligence. As pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on digital technologies and third-party providers, the need for robust cybersecurity strategies has never been more urgent. RiskXchange offers real-time visibility and risk ratings to help pharmaceutical businesses proactively manage cyber threats and protect sensitive data and intellectual property.
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