Rivial’s Cybersecurity blog

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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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) service is crucial. These vCISO solutions drive technological innovation and operational efficiency,...

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Integrating MITRE ATT&CK within Security Risk Assessments

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Integrating MITRE ATT&CK within Security Risk Assessments

Here are key takeaways from the blog: Traditional Risk Assessments Fall Short: Most IT risk assessments overlook real-world adversary behavior....

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AI Risk Assessment: A Roadmap for Financial Institutions

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AI Risk Assessment: A Roadmap for Financial Institutions

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: AI Introduces New, Critical Risks: From data privacy breaches to algorithmic bias, AI systems in financial...

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vCISO: The Ultimate Guide for 2025

As cyber threats continue to rise, organizations need advanced security measures now more than ever. A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer...

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Properly Assessing Third and Fourth Party Cybersecurity

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How to Assess 3rd vs 4th Party Risk Management

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Third- & Fourth-Party Risk Is a Growing Threat: Breaches increasingly originate from vendors—not your own...

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Preparing for FFIEC CAT Sunset Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions

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Preparing for FFIEC CAT Sunset: Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has announced that it will phase out its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) by August...

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

The reality is stark: your organization is up against a relentless wave of cybersecurity threats, far more than you can feasibly manage. While new...

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Key Components of an AI Security Policy - Rivial

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Key Components of an AI Security Policy

Why should you care about AI? Well because AI is either already influencing your day-to-day operations or will be very soon. Whether you are a...

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12 Best Cybersecurity Companies in 2024

For security leaders tasked with protecting businesses' most sensitive data, selecting the right cybersecurity company is imperative. These...

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How to Build and Test an Incident Response Plan

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How to Build and Test an Incident Response Plan (IRP)

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Tailor your IR plan to your organization’s size, data sensitivity, and industry-specific...

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