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How Automated Patch Management Improves Cybersecurity

Could your applications pass an internal security audit right now? If the thought of an audit sends a shiver down your spine, you’re in the right place. Patch management—sometimes grouped with vulnerability management—is a key part of maintaining the security of mission-critical applications and protecting sensitive data. You may be wondering: What exactly does patch

5 Best Compliance Automation Tools for Cloud Deployments

Staying compliant with regulatory requirements doesn’t have to feel like a losing battle. Chief information security officers (CISOs) continuously grapple with the challenges of staying compliant—not only to protect customer data but also to avoid fines, penalties, and brand damage. The average cost for organizations that fail to comply with data protection regulations is $14.82M.

How to Get Started with the NIST Risk Management Framework

Most companies don’t think they’re at risk for a cybersecurity attack until it happens to them. By then, it’s too late to stop the wheels already in motion. Their system is compromised, information may be stolen, and the entire organization is vulnerable. Prevention starts with business leaders creating a risk management strategy that ensures data

How to Get Started with ISO 27001 Controls and Compliance

ISO 27001 certification provides a framework for protecting any business with an online footprint or large stores of digital data. Getting certified means your organization has created a risk management plan for information security that meets or exceeds the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) criteria. But the daunting numbers and jargon are enough to make