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Safeguarding Innovation in the Fintech Sector- How and when to invest in cybersecurity

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As Fintechs progress through their product lifecycle from Ideation to Expansive Growth, they encounter a myriad of challenges and opportunities, and there are always tradeoffs to be considered for allocation of resources; Cybersecurity is no exception. In this article, we will explore an approach to taking risk-based decisions around Cybersecurity investments and attempt to help …

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Harnessing Breach and Attack Simulation for Cyber Resiliency

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enterprises across all verticals face a myriad of distinct cybersecurity challenges. For verticals such as Manufacturing, Healthcare and other Critical Industries that have significant technical debt coupled with limited funds/resourcing, it can be incredibly complex to safeguard assets from Ransomware and other cyber-attacks due to the constant change and …

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Navigating the Digital Landscape with MAKINSIGHTS: Your Trusted Partner in Information Security 

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Welcome to the world of MAKINSIGHTS, where we believe in fostering strong relationships based on trust and mutual growth. As a professional consultancy firm, we specialize in a range of information security, cyber, and risk management services that cater to the evolving needs of businesses in the digital age. Our services are designed to help …

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Transition to the New Version of SWIFT Program: A Guide for Technical Specialists

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The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) program serves as the backbone for secure global transactions. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of transitioning to the new version of the SWIFT program, equipping technical specialists with key insights and guidance.   SWIFT recently published updates to its CSCF (Customer Security Control Framework), …

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The Benefits of Picus Breach and Attack Simulation

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In today’s evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations must be proactive and vigilant in their security measures. Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) is an innovative approach that automates the simulation of full attack lifecycles against an organization’s infrastructure. BAS solutions help identify vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and enhance threat detection and mitigation. With real-time reporting and actionable …

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NIST CSF v2: Unlocking the Next Iteration of Cybersecurity 

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The National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) is currently engaged in the development of version 2 of their Cyber Security Framework (CSF). At the moment of this writing a Discussion Draft of the NIST CSF 2.0 Core document has been developed and a request for comments has been initiated. This article will explore and …

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Enhancing Risk Management programs with FAIR’s ontology perspective 

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In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous cybersecurity threats that can significantly impact their operations, reputation, and the bottom line. Effective risk management programs are vital for identifying and mitigating these threats, however traditional information security risk management approaches often fall short in accurately assessing and quantifying cyber risks.   To overcome this challenge, organizations can …

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How migration to ISO 27001:2022 promotes better business outcomes

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The release of the updated version, ISO 27001:2022, brings with it significant changes that demand attention and understanding as the information security focus has expanded to include cybersecurity and privacy criteria within the standard compared to its last version issued in 2013. Here we will explore the changes to ISO 27001:2022 and highlight key considerations …

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How PCI DSS version 4 protects your business

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With evolving threats and new perspectives for effective cybersecurity and privacy practices, the PCI DSS standard has undergone significant changes that we will explore in this research.  Key Changes to PCI DSS 4.0 include:  1. Expanded Scope While the previous version focused on controls within the card data environment (CDE), this version provides for the …

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Unlocking the power of PTaaS: A deep dive into the future of cloud computing

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The correlation between the rise of online businesses and cyber-attacks is no coincidence. With nearly 1 cyber-attack happening every 39 seconds, every business is at risk. Unfortunately, many of them are underprepared because traditional penetration testing is costly, lengthy and complicated. PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) is an on-demand service that enables organisations to undertake …

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