Rivial’s Cybersecurity blog

The Savvy CISO

Cybersecurity management insights, tips, and trends for security leaders, CISOs, vCISOs, and MSSPs who want to work smarter, not harder.

Cybersecurity

Properly Assessing Third and Fourth Party Cybersecurity

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How to Assess 3rd vs 4th Party Risk Management

A concerning trend has emerged in recent years: organizations are increasingly falling victim to breaches that originate not from direct attacks on...

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

The reality is stark: your organization is up against a relentless wave of cybersecurity threats, far more than you can feasibly manage. While new...

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12 Best Cybersecurity Companies in 2024

For security leaders tasked with protecting businesses' most sensitive data, selecting the right cybersecurity company is imperative. These...

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

In an effort to tackle emerging cybersecurity threats, the FDIC recently updated their Information Technology Risk Examination (InTREx) procedures,...

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defend against ransomware attacks

5 min read

Incident Response Playbook: Ransomware

Considered one of the most detrimental threats to businesses, government entities, and individuals, ransomware attacks have escalated significantly...

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BEC Attacks

3 min read

Incident Response Playbook: Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Flying under the radar for years, BEC attacks have been slowly climbing the ranks as one of the most popular tactics amongst cybercriminals to...

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NIST CSF 2.0 - breakdown for Credit Unions

3 min read

NIST CSF 2.0: Breakdown and Key Updates for Financial Institutions

Originally launched in 2014 and updated in 2018. NIST CSF 2.0 (released in February 2024) builds on ten years of cybersecurity progress. It expands...

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Rivials Cybersecurity Trends in 2024

3 min read

TOP CYBERSECURITY TRENDS FOR 2024

2023 was another year of headline-garnering cyberattacks that ravaged industries across the board, captured global attention, and left a distinct...

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Developing An Effective Cybersecurity Program: Financial Institutions

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Developing An Effective Cybersecurity Program: Financial Institutions

With trust and reputation at the cornerstone of any financial institution, how is your cybersecurity team navigating an ever-changing risk and...

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 reporting cyber incident within 72 hours

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INCIDENT REPORTING: NCUA'S 72-HOUR RULE

National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) recent policy on reporting Cyber Incidents went into effect September 1, 2023, and now requires all...

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