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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.

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2026 NCUA Examiner Priorities: Complete Guide for Credit Unions

Quick Answer: NCUA examiners will prioritize board cybersecurity training, thorough IT risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response playbooks, and AI oversight in 2026. Credit unions should update disaster recovery procedures,...

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What is a deepfake

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What is a Deepfake? A 2026 Guide for Security Leaders

Here are key takeaways from this blog:

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Risk Assessment vs. Risk Analysis

Here are key takeaways from this blog: Risk Assessment and Analysis Are Distinct but Complementary. Understanding this distinction is critical to...

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HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements Guide (2026) - Rivial Data Security

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HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements Guide (2026)

Here are the key takeaways from this blog:

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Compliance Software - Rivial

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Compliance Software

Key takeaways from this article: Breaches Are Bigger, Faster, and More Expensive: The global average breach cost is rising—making cyber risk a...

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vCISO vs CISO | Rivial Security

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vCISO vs CISO

Key Takeaways:

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Top 10 Cyber Risk Assessment Software - Rivial Data Security

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Top 10 Cyber Risk Assessment Software

Here are the key takeaways from this article: Compliance Demands Cyber Risk Quantification: Regulators now expect organizations to demonstrate a...

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Incident Response Management Software - Rivial Data Security

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Incident Response Management Software

Here are the key takeaways from this article: Breaches Are Bigger, Faster, and More Expensive: Ransomware gangs like Qilin, SafePay, and Scattered...

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Part-Time CISO (PTCISO) Guide - Rivial Data Security

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Part-Time CISO (PTCISO) Guide

Here are the top takeaways from this blog: Cybersecurity is now a board-level responsibility for credit unions and banks, driven by regulators and...

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Cybersecurity Incident Response: Steps & Framework - Rivial Data Security

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Cybersecurity Incident Response: Steps & Framework

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Incident Response is Critical: Cyber threats are accelerating, targeting critical financial, cloud, and...

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