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The big takeaway from the Kaseya supply chain/ransomware cyberattack

July 29, 2021

While the Kaseya, SolarWinds and other cyberattacks and global disruptors may appear dissimilar, having wildly varying causes and impacts, there is strategic value in considering them – and the supply chains they spread across – as a collective. Together, they represent a rapid learning opportunity for both adversaries and defenders – an open-source global weapons development program.

5 minutes with Tim Danks - Global collaboration in cyber risk management is needed

Maria Henriquez

July 28, 2021

Tim Danks, Huawei VP of Risk Management, discusses his thoughts on cybersecurity and the great need for global collaboration to build cyber risk management standards across the world. 

New benchmark offers detailed comparison data for security programs

July 27, 2021

The Security Leadership Research Institute (SLRI) has released the results of its 2021 Corporate Security Organizational Structure, Cost of Services and Staffing Benchmark.

GOP allegedly hacked by APT29, known as Cozy Bear

July 8, 2021

APT29, known as Cozy Bear, has allegedly breached the computer systems of the Republican National Committee (RNC), according to reports.

Up to 1500 businesses affected by Kaseya supply chain ransomware attack

July 6, 2021

Kaseya’s VSA product has been the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack, affecting 60 Kaseya customers and an estimated 1,500 downstream businesses.  Attackers are allegedly demanding $70 million in return for a universal decryptor software key that would unscramble all affected machines.

Improve supply chain security with intelligence from surface, deep & dark web

Tyler Logtenberg

July 1, 2021

Threat intelligence is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to improving supply chain security. As part of protecting the supply chain and reducing third-party risk, here's how your organization should get started.

5 minutes with Tony Bai and Joe Cortese - The future of supply chain security

Maria Henriquez

June 28, 2021

Long-time cyberveteran with the USAF and currently Federal Practice Lead at A-LIGN, Tony Bai and Joe Cortese, Penetration Testing Practice at A-LIGN, navigate the complex future of supply chain security and discuss who should be responsible for supply chain protection.

Global supply chain disruptions cost companies $184 million annually

June 25, 2021

Nearly all (94%) of security and business decision-makers in the Interos Global Supply Chain Report study reported some negative impact to revenue resulting from supply chain disruption, which they attributed to a variety of supply chain risks including cyber breaches, financial risks, and ESG (environment, social, governance) transparency issues.

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Centralized supply chain security programs yield efficiency

Finding efficiencies in supply chain security is as simple as enveloping more of your supply chain. Kirsten Provence has led Boeing’s supply chain security program for nearly a decade; here she explains what has propelled efficiency gains by scaling the program using subsidiaries.

Kirsten Provence

June 11, 2021

Finding efficiencies in supply chain security is as simple as enveloping more of your supply chain. Kirsten Provence has led Boeing’s supply chain security program for nearly a decade; here she explains what has propelled efficiency gains by scaling the program using subsidiaries.

Zero Trust, a core component of any modern security strategy

Looking to avoid a supply chain hack like Sunburst? CrowdStrike CTO Mike Sentonas says Zero Trust is key.

Mike Sentonas

June 10, 2021

In the spirit of building a solid foundation, Zero Trust security has once again come into the forefront. Whie the concept of Zero Trust is not new, the reality is that not enough organizations have adopted those in IT and security, the concept of identity-centric protection isn’t anything new.