The “First” Cyberattack on the U.S. Grid
The “First” Cyberattack on the U.S. Grid September 12, 2019 Compliance | Cyber Threats | News Room | Riskwatch Blog The Grid Cyberattack New details have been released on a cyberattack on the U.S. electric grid. In this case, an unnamed utility in the western United States fell victim to an attack that exploited a […]
Managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Managing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) August 29, 2019 Corporate Security | Cyber Security | Identity Theft | Riskwatch Blog Managing Personally Identifiable Information In a time where discussion of cyber attacks frequents the news, customers are starting to demand more attention to their personal data – and they should. When personal information is offered or […]
Drones for Security and Risk Management
Drones for Security and Risk Management August 14, 2019 Corporate Security | Facilities Security | Risk Assessment | RiskWatch Blog Using Drones for Security and Risk Management Drones have become increasingly useful for companies looking to boost their security and risk management efforts. Their capabilities often allow security professionals to maintain a required level of […]
Business Planning for Hurricanes
Business Planning for Hurricanes July 17, 2019 Emergency Preparedness | Riskwatch Blog Planning Security for Hurricanes Now that we’re well settled into the chaotic hurricane season of 2019, many organizations are wondering how to prepare. In the most recent example, Hurricane Barry caused major issues as it approached the U.S. and made landfall in Louisiana […]
Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity July 5, 2019 Cyber Security | Cyber Threats | Riskwatch Blog The Emergence of Artificial Intelligence in Security Artificial intelligence (AI) being used for cybersecurity is a dream come true to most professionals in the security and risk management field. We’ve seen promises of robots and machines that can analyze data […]
Supply Chain Issues and What We Learned From Tesla
Supply Chain Issues and What We Learned From Tesla June 5, 2019 Riskwatch Blog | Supplier Issues | Third Party Risks What Tesla Teaches Us About Supply Chain Issues An organization’s supply chain is vital to ensure that the necessary materials, services, and technologies are purchased from the right sources, at the appropriate time, and […]
Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution of 2019
Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution of 2019 May 23, 2019 Cyber Security | Cyber Threats | Riskwatch Blog Cybersecurity Training for Members of the House of Representatives In an attempt to improve government cybersecurity, new legislation was proposed that would require all House Members to participate in annual cybersecurity and information security training. This is already […]
WhatsApp Experiences Security Breach
WhatsApp Experiences Security Breach May 15, 2019 Corporate Security | Cyber Security | Riskwatch Blog What’s Up With the WhatsApp Breach? The Facebook-owned chat app, WhatsApp, recently fell victim to an Israeli spy firm’s malware. The malware could be transmitted by placing a phone call, which proved effective even if the call was unanswered. The […]
Risks of Flash Drives in the Workplace
Risks of Flash Drives in the Workplace April 24, 2019 Corporate Security | Cyber Security | Managing the Risk Assessment | RiskWatch Blog The Danger of Flash Drives When considering the many risks that face organizations today, most of us tend to unconsciously gloss over the threat of everyday items, such as a flash drive. […]
It’s Time to Change Your Password
It’s Time to Change Your Password April 10, 2019 Corporate Security | Cyber Security | Cyber Threats | Riskwatch Blog Reduce Cybersecurity Risks With Password Security Cybersecurity and knowing the related risks are essential to any company trying to succeed today. Many disregard cybersecurity and data breaches as problems for IT, but the impact of […]