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In the interconnected business landscape, managing third-party risks is crucial to protect sensitive information. Careful vendor selection, effective risk management strategies, and strong contracts can help minimize risks.
Third-party risks can lead to severe consequences like financial losses, legal liabilities, reputation damage, and regulatory penalties. This highlights the importance of proactively addressing these risks.
Common types of third-party risks include data breaches, system compromises, non-compliance with regulations, and supply chain disruptions. Understanding and mitigating these risks are key for organizational security.

Australia used new cyber sanctions powers against a Russian hacker connected to a data breach.
New sanctions laws in Australia allow travel bans and asset freezes for cyber-attacks.
Government collaboration led to identifying the hacker behind the Medibank Private breach.

CISOs should not adopt the board's language but focus on educating and evoking emotions to get support
Board members often make decisions based on emotions rather than data or risk metrics
Instilling fear through education can be an effective way for CISOs to get the necessary resources

Token leaks are a common attack vector in software supply chains
API tokens are like passwords for computers, allowing access to specific resources
Protect tokens by using secure communication methods and avoiding hardcoding them in programming code

Iran is adopting a 'fake it till you make it' approach by combining cyber and influence operations.
China's influence operations focus on promoting government narratives rather than amplifying cyber operations.
The UK's National Cyber Force takes a more controlled and truthful approach to cyber operations, influencing people's actions through cognitive effects.

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A group of hackers stole internal documents from businesses controlled by 'Putin's Chef', revealing poor infosec practices.
Security firms report that security and network products have significant vulnerabilities, making them a weak point in cybersecurity.
US demanding a forced sale of TikTok due to concerns about Chinese influence, indicating the complicated relationship between technology, politics, and cybersecurity.

Unsecure employee behavior, like clicking on phishing emails and using weak passwords, poses a significant threat to an organization's data security.
To address these risks, companies should focus on educating employees, implementing strict security protocols, and fostering a culture of security awareness and responsibility.
Common unsecure behaviors include sharing passwords, using unsecured Wi-Fi networks, and failing to update software, all of which can lead to data breaches and cyberattacks.

GDPR is a crucial regulation that transforms how organizations handle personal data globally.
Understanding key GDPR terminology and principles is essential for ensuring compliance and data protection.
GDPR compliance in IT outsourcing requires careful consideration of roles, responsibilities, and implementing key requirements.

Security industry is rapidly growing with startups reaching billion-dollar valuations in just a few years.
The increasing number of cyber attacks has shifted security from a cost center to a revenue driver.
Security is becoming a crucial requirement for companies entering into 6-figure ACV deals.