Cybersecurity

SecurityScorecard Achieves StateRAMP Ready Status and Reaffirms FedRAMP Compliance

by

As cyber threats targeting government supply chains increase, strong security standards like FedRAMP and StateRAMP ensure agencies can safely adopt cloud solutions. These cloud security certifications set clear cybersecurity requirements, helping federal, state, and local governments protect sensitive data and mitigate third-party risks. SecurityScorecard Expands Cybersecurity Compliance with FedRAMP and StateRAMP SecurityScorecard has achieved StateRAMP … Read more

Cyber Monitoring Centre Launches UK Cyber Event Classification System

by

The Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC) has launched a classification system to categorize cyber events affecting UK organizations. This initiative provides a way to assess and communicate the severity of cyber incidents. The system ranks events on a scale from one (least severe) to five (most severe). Cybersecurity Monitoring The way we think about the Cyber … Read more

Third-Party Cyber Risks Endanger Insurance Industry: 59% of Breaches Linked to Vendors

by

A new report from SecurityScorecard reveals some interesting details about third-party cyber risks in insurance. Among them, 59% of insurance industry breaches stem from third-party attack vectors. These findings underscore vulnerabilities in the supply chain that expose critical policyholder data to cyber threats. The study analyzed 150 top insurance firms, revealing an industry struggling with … Read more

CYPFER Names Brian Burke as VP to Strengthen Cyber Insurance & Legal Strategy

by

CYPFER has named Brian Burke as Vice President (VP) of Insurance & Law Strategy. Burke brings nearly a decade of experience in incident response and cyber insurance. Cybersecurity Incident Response Burke has built strong relationships within the cyber insurance and legal sectors. He has worked with insurers, brokers, and law firms to manage cybersecurity incidents … Read more

New USCG Cybersecurity Rule Targets Maritime Cybersecurity Risks

by

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued a final rule on January 17, 2025, to address cybersecurity threats in the Marine Transportation System (MTS). Effective July 16, 2025, the rule establishes new cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf facilities, and onshore facilities regulated under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA). (Summary of … Read more

×