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.

Preparing for FFIEC CAT Sunset Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions

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Preparing for FFIEC CAT Sunset: Key Takeaways for Financial Institutions

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: FFIEC will retire the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) by August 2025, urging financial institutions to adopt more modern frameworks Examiners are encouraging credit unions and banks to align with...

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

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Guide to Cyber Risk Treatment

Here is a summary of this blog: Organizations face an overwhelming and evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats that require strategic, ongoing...

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Key Components of an AI Security Policy - Rivial

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Key Components of an AI Security Policy

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: AI Is Already Impacting Business: AI is transforming operations at every level, from leadership to...

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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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Exceeding NCUA and FDIC Examiner Expectations

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Exceeding NCUA & FDIC Examiner Expectations

In this blog, we’ll explore strategies to help banks and credit unions meet and exceed examiner expectations. Given the rigorous standards of the...

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10 Best Vulnerability Management Software in 2024

Safeguarding sensitive data against cyber threats is paramount. IT and cybersecurity professionals, especially those working in critical sectors like...

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Preparing for NCUA and FDIC AI Requirements

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Preparing for NCUA and FDIC AI Requirements

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Examiners Are Asking About AI: Regulators are increasingly inquiring about AI use, internal policies, and...

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

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UPDATES TO FDIC'S InTREx

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: FDIC's InTREx procedures were updated to streamline IT examinations, including a condensed Information...

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defend against ransomware attacks

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Incident Response Playbook: Ransomware

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Ransomware attacks are more sophisticated and costly than ever, with 2023 payouts exceeding $1 billion and...

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