Developing an Action Plan for Cyber-Physical Systems
Developing an Action Plan for Cyber-Physical Systems March 24, 2021 Design | Risk Assessment & Compliance | Risk Management | Riskwatch Blog Developing an action plan for cyber-physical systems is an integral part of a complete risk management program that continues to grow in importance. According to Gartner, “By 2023, 75% of organizations will restructure […]
Operational Risks
Operational Risks March 5, 2021 Risk Management | Riskwatch Blog What is Operational Risk? Operational risk, as defined by the Risk Management Association, is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems, or from external events, but is better viewed as the risk arising from the execution of an […]
Florida Cybersecurity Breach
Florida Cybersecurity Breach February 23, 2021 Cyber Security | News Room | Riskwatch Blog Earlier this month, a water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida experienced a cyber breach that threatened the lives of thousands of residents. A program that was designed to help the water treatment operators with treatment systems provided a point of entry […]
Data Center Cybersecurity
Data Center Cybersecurity February 5, 2021 Cyber Security | Riskwatch Blog Securing your data center requires a lot more than some locks and cameras. This is because a data center hosts business-critical data and assets, such as customer information, financial documents, intellectual property, and more. In this blog, we break away from the physical security […]
Data Center Physical Security
Data Center Physical Security January 28, 2021 Facilities Security | Physical Security | Risk Management | Riskwatch Blog A data center is a location that contains business-critical applications and information, and has components that IT needs to store and manage them. Within one of these centers you would find computing and networking equipment, as well […]
Eco-Friendly Risk Management Practices
Eco-Friendly Risk Management Practices January 7, 2021 Compliance | Design | Risk Management | Riskwatch Blog How can we make eco-friendly business decisions that also benefit risk management goals? This is a question a lot of companies are asking lately, for several reasons. Many companies feel a responsibility to minimize their contribution to global warming; […]
Russian Cyberattack on US?
Russian Cyberattack on US? December 23, 2020 Cyber Security | Cyber Threats | Riskwatch Blog Last week, a massive cyberattack on the United States was announced, triggering U.S. national security meetings and mild panic among citizens. Experts are calling this one of the most sophisticated and large scale attacks seen in years. More details have […]
Risk of Hail Damage
Risk of Hail Damage December 14, 2020 Natural Hazards | Risk Assessment | Riskwatch Blog Damage from hail storms is one of the leading causes of loss and one that continues to grow. Causing billions of dollars of damage each year, hail damage has quickly become a high priority risk. According to the NOAA’S Annual Severe […]
Should You Use Spreadsheets for Risk Management?
Should You Use Spreadsheets for Risk Management? November 5, 2020 Design | Managing the Risk Assessment | Risk Assessment & Compliance | Riskwatch Blog Managing risk is an essential component of every organization accomplishing its key objectives effectively. Risk management not only requires a reliable process to capture risks, but also needs a method to […]
NIST SP 800-171
NIST SP 800-171 October 28, 2020 Compliance | Cyber Security | Riskwatch Blog Who is NIST? The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an organization with the goal of improving economic security and quality of life. They pursue this goal by promoting innovation and industrial competitiveness within the US through advancements in […]