IT leaders stress the need for stronger risk management

IT leaders stress the need for stronger risk management

Risk management was analyzed in a recent report by AuditBoard. The study revealed that expanding expectations are coming at a time when internal audit has limited bandwidth for advisory-related services — and increasing risk demand and insufficient risk management capacity are creating a risk coverage gap for the business. The report looks at where internal audit teams are currently spending the majority of their time, and where adjustments could be made to help shift focus to value-added, risk-related activities. Key…

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Only 25% of organizations are prepared to manage a DDoS attack

Only 25% of organizations are prepared to manage a DDoS attack

OPSWAT and Dark Survey collaborated on a survey revealing IT and corporate leadership concerns about organizational preparedness. Survey responses indicate a lack of preparedness for evolving cybersecurity threats, as only 25% of respondents feel their organization is fully equipped to manage DDoS attacks. For threats such as botnets, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), API security issues and zero-day malware, the expressed preparedness level is even lower.  Many respondents report experiencing attacks as well. These include:  24%…

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How IT leaders can balance software needs with limited budgets

How IT leaders can balance software needs with limited budgets

Compared to previous years, IT SaaS app usage and spending are up in 2024. IT teams showed the highest average SaaS portfolio growth for 2 years running while spending is expected to grow by 15-20% annually, according to a recent report from Gartner. However, IT leaders should not expect their budgets to increase to meet this demand. In reality, most IT teams are juggling tight budgets due to a shaky economy and the challenges faced…

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Password management strategies differ across the US

Password management strategies differ across the US

Password management strategies differ across the US | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Chris Gebhardt joins Synoptek as CISO

Chris Gebhardt joins Synoptek as CISO

Chris Gebhardt joins Synoptek as CISO | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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