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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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 (vCISO) can be a cost-effective way for organizations to access high-level cybersecurity leadership...

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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

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: FFIEC will retire the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) by August 2025, urging financial institutions to...

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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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