From the team.
CybersecurityUnderstanding attack surfaces and how they influence your cybersecurity
Explore the concept of attack surfaces, including digital, physical, and social engineering vectors, and why reducing them is essential for cybersecurity. Learn how RiskXchange delivers real-time visibility and data-driven insights to help organisations proactively manage and minimise their attack surfaces.
Read more
Risk ManagementThird Party Risk Management in the context of GDPR
Third-party risk management is essential for maintaining GDPR compliance. Organisations must ensure vendors handle personal data securely through due diligence, risk assessments, contract controls, and continuous compliance monitoring. Key focus areas include data minimisation, access limitations, and third-party audit rights. Real-world breaches, like the Target incident, show how weak vendor controls can expose sensitive data. RiskXchange supports businesses by providing instant cyber risk ratings and helping maintain GDPR-aligned third-party assurance.
Read more
Risk ManagementThe True Cost of Delayed Remediation in Vendor Risk Management
Delayed remediation doesn’t just expose your organization to risk—it multiplies it. In this post, we break down the financial, regulatory, and reputational consequences of slow vendor risk response—and show how continuous monitoring and real-time remediation can help you stay audit-ready, resilient, and in control.
Read more
CybersecurityWhat are information security standards?
Information security standards like ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS provide frameworks for protecting data, managing cyber risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They help organizations implement best practices, reduce vulnerabilities, and build trust with clients and partners. Failing to meet these standards can lead to data breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage. Choosing the right standards depends on your industry, operations, and risk exposure.
Read more
ComplianceGDPR compliance checklist for 2022
A clear and practical GDPR compliance checklist for 2022 helps organisations align with EU data protection laws. Key areas include mapping data collection, appointing a Data Protection Officer, reporting breaches, updating privacy policies, and managing third-party risks. The guide also explains the roles of data controllers and processors. RiskXchange supports businesses with automated tools to streamline GDPR compliance and monitor supplier risks.
Read more
Risk ManagementHow to protect personally identifiable information from a cyber breach
Personally identifiable information (PII) is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its high value on the dark web. To protect PII from cyber breaches, businesses must follow data compliance regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, rigorously vet third-party vendors, adopt encryption protocols, and implement automated vendor monitoring solutions. Proactive cybersecurity strategies not only strengthen data protection but also build stakeholder trust and ensure regulatory compliance.
Read more