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.

Virtual CISO

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vCISO: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

As cyber threats continue to rise, organizations need advanced security measures now more than ever. A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer...

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Why FinTechs Need IT Risk Assessments & Compliance

Financial technology companies, more commonly referred to as FinTechs, face many threats from a wide variety of sources. If you understand the...

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COVID-19: Drastic Times Call for Drastic Measures

Our hearts go out to those impacted by COVID-19. This is an unprecedented and very stressful time in our history. However, if I try to stay positive,...

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Information Security Program Maturity at Financial Institutions

When I get questions about the name “Rivial” I tend to cringe a little. Way back in 2008 when the idea was born, the concept was this: information...

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cybersecurityhat

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Wearing a Cybersecurity Hat That Doesn’t Fit?

In an IT Manager’s perfect world of banking, budgets are large enough to employ a full team of specialized experts. These experts are then able to...

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Using a Virtual CISO Service Supplementally

Securing critical information has never been more of a challenging commitment to members than it is right now. Despite the bevy of cybercrimes...

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4 Traits to Look for in a CISO Candidate

Knowing when it’s the time to secure an executive level information security position for your financial institution boils down to two things: the...

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