The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP protocol) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry-standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol network. LDAP is a client-based lightweight version of Directory Access Protocol (DAP). It operates on both private intranets and public networks, and across multiple directory services which makes it the most convenient for authenticating, … Read More
Why a Cyber Security Posture Assessment is a must?
Why you should assess you cyber security posture? To figure out whether you need a security posture assessment, let’s first look at some facts. As enterprises move to the cloud, tens and thousands of assets are being migrated to cloud storage servers. In fact, according to a recent study, 61% of companies made the switch to the cloud in 2021 … Read More
How to use NIST SP 800-61 guide to be better prepared for third-party risk
As your business grows, so does its third-party ecosystem. But with growth comes a greater sense of responsibility which entails increasing cybersecurity measures and protecting your company against cyberattacks. Ensuring your organisation’s cyber defences are at an optimal level is paramount in today’s digital age to protect against technology outages, credential and data exposures, denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, and other threats. Here … Read More
Why is the number of cyber attacks during holidays growing?
As the holiday season draws closer, the retail and logistics industry can expect a significant increase in activity and revenue as customers flock to websites and physical stores to complete their shopping. But so does increase the risk of cyber attacks during holidays. Studies show that holiday shopping in 2021 will grow by 8.1% in sales, marking a significant rise … Read More
Cyber supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) best practices for 2022
RiskXchange fights cyber threats by providing instant risk ratings for any company across the globe. Cyber supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) is the process of identifying, understanding, and mitigating cyber risks that threaten your organisation’s extended supply chain. Managing cyber risk within your supply chain includes taking precautionary measures to secure your organisation against attacks, as well as mitigating the … Read More
Top 5 cyber risks for insurance companies
Today, the cybersecurity landscape finds insurance companies struggling to fend off aggressive and costly cyberattacks as cybercriminals breach traditional defences with sophisticated and unprecedented attack methods, which poses significant cyber risks for insurance companies. Before the pandemic, an average insurance company would face over 113 cyberattacks per year, with a handful of incidents proving successful in breaching their defences. Since … Read More
Understanding the difference between ransomware attack and data breach
RiskXchange uses data-driven insights to prevent ransomware attacks and data breaches in your organisation. Data breaches and ransomware attacks are two completely different kinds of hacks which are increasing worldwide. However, the line between the two has somewhat narrowed of late. What is the difference between ransomware attack and data breach? Let’s take a look at both. What is a … Read More
What Executives Get Wrong About Cyber Security Risk & Risk Management
RiskXchange can regularly monitor and mitigate cyber security risk to prevent unnecessary exposures. With the average cost of a data breach now hitting a staggering £3 million, CEOs and company executives all over the world are becoming increasingly more nervous about their cybersecurity posture. Not only is company data at risk but so are reputations and customer trust. The problem … Read More
Reduce cyber exposure of your company in a digital ecosystem
RiskXchange uses data-driven insights to prevent breaches and reduce an attack surface. Cyber exposure – the vulnerabilities created when we use computers or network technology – grows and expands over time. It’s not static. And as the number of cyberattacks increase, it’s never been as important as it is now to stay on top of your organisation’s cybersecurity posture. According … Read More