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The Savvy CISO

Cybersecurity management insights, tips, and trends for security leaders, CISOs, vCISOs, and MSSPs who want to work smarter, not harder.

Assessing Fourth-Party Vendor Risk | Rivial Security

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Assessing Fourth-Party Vendor Risk

You’ve got third-party risk management down, but what about fourth-party risk? Regulators are stressing the importance of managing not just third-party risks, but also fourth-party risks—those linked to your vendors’ subcontractors. If you're unsure...

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6 Cybersecurity Metrics Security Leaders Should Avoid Reporting  - Rivial

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6 Cybersecurity Metrics Security Leaders Should Avoid Reporting

Many security leaders struggle to report cybersecurity metrics to the board due to the absence of a universal standard. This lack of standardization...

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NIST Compliance: The Ultimate Guide

For financial institutions, protecting sensitive customer data and meeting regulatory requirements isn’t just critical—it’s non-negotiable. NIST...

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Complete Guide to Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) | Rivial Security

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Complete Guide to Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)

What is Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)? Cyber risk quantification enables organizations to assess and measure cyber risks in clear, quantifiable...

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Advanced IT Risk Assessment Techniques

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Advanced IT Risk Assessment Techniques

Part of our mission at Rivial Data Security is to constantly innovate and look for better ways to add value for our clients. We use several advanced...

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NIST 800-55: The Ultimate Guide

NIST 800-55 elevates cybersecurity from a mere compliance exercise to a strategic discipline by offering a disciplined yet flexible framework of...

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Rivial  Keep Data Secure In The Cloud

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Keep Data Secure In The Cloud

As organizations slowly shift more of their systems to the cloud, it’s essential to understand how to keep that data secure. Data security in the...

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10 Best Virtual CISO Services for 2025

For security leaders responsible for safeguarding critical business data, choosing the right vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer)...

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Rivial Top Cloud Security Frameworks for Financial Institutions

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Top Cloud Security Frameworks for Financial Institutions

As organizations increasingly migrate workloads to cloud infrastructure, securing these environments has become both crucial and complex. Effective...

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Data Breach Cost: A Guide for Financial Institutions in 2025

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Data Breach Cost: A Guide for Financial Institutions in 2025

With the average cost of a data breach now reaching $4.88 million, a 10% increase over the previous year” (IBM), the stakes have never been higher...

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