Maahnoor Siddiqui

CyberSaint Blog

You can’t consider cybersecurity without considering risk management. Historically, analyst firms turned away from risk management, but it’s a missed opportunity for maximizing cybersecurity operations. Business teams must understand the impact of cyber threats and vulnerabilities on the bottom line.  ... Read More

Gone are the days when professionals deemed cyber risk quantification (CRQ) a convoluted and unnecessary risk practice that added stress to the metrics security leaders tracked and presented. Instead, CRQ has become a focal point for managing cyber risk and a driver of conversations with the Board and executive leaders ... Read More

Traditionally, the CISO role was perceived as technical, but it has recently shifted. Considering digital transformation and the increased focus on cyber risk, the CISO role has become increasingly business-oriented. The CISO needs to understand every element of the tech stack and how each aspect can impact every business process ... Read More

Traditionally, the CISO role was perceived as technical, but it has recently shifted. Considering digital transformation and the increased focus on cyber risk, the CISO role has become increasingly business-oriented. The CISO needs to understand every element of the tech stack and how each aspect can impact every business process ... Read More

As of July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to adopt a new cybersecurity rule on risk management, strategy, governance, and incident disclosure by public companies. The new rule requires SEC registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents and disclose material information on an annual basis. These ... Read More

Benchmarking your organization against the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a valuable step towards improving cybersecurity posture. The NIST CSF provides comprehensive guidelines and best practices for managing and reducing cybersecurity risks. While the NIST CSF is not a mandatory framework to comply with, ... Read More

Cybersecurity is a complex and dynamic field, and there are several elements that security teams must continuously monitor and manage to protect an organization's security posture. Cyber risk management strategies must focus on more than one facet of security, whether compliance, firewall protection, or physical safety. Security teams with a ... Read More

Cyber risk monitoring aims to proactively manage and mitigate cyber risk to protect an organization’s valuable assets and sensitive data. This process involves regularly identifying, assessing, and tracking potential threats and vulnerabilities. Cyber risk monitoring has several components, including cyber risk assessments, threat identification, vulnerability assessments, incident response planning, and ... Read More

For years, the discourse in IT has been centered around cybersecurity. Yet, with the volume of cyber attacks increasing, professionals have developed a more holistic approach to cybersecurity. This development has led to the creation of cyber risk management. You may be wondering whether the distinction between cyber risk management ... Read More

Supply chains are complex networks of organizations, people, processes, information, and resources, all collaborating to deliver goods and services to end consumers. Due to their intricate nature, supply chains are susceptible to various cybersecurity risks that can significantly affect the organizations involved.  ... Read More