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

NIST Compliance: A Complete Guide - Rivial Data Security

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NIST Compliance: A Complete Guide

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: NIST is the foundation of modern compliance. Its frameworks underpin mandates like CMMC, FISMA, and HIPAA, making alignment essential for securing contracts and proving security maturity. Compliance drives...

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

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Complete Guide to Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)

Here are four key takeaways from the blog: CRQ turns cyber threats into financial terms, allowing organizations to assess and prioritize risks based...

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Advanced IT Risk Assessment Techniques

Here are the key takeaways from the blog: Advanced techniques streamline IT risk assessments: The firm's innovative approach reduces client effort,...

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NIST 800-55: The Ultimate Guide

Here are the key takeaways from the blog: Risk-based, outcome-focused metrics: NIST 800-55 shifts the focus from compliance to measuring the...

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Rivial  Keep Data Secure In The Cloud

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Keep Data Secure In The Cloud

Here are the key takeaways from the blog: Evaluate cloud provider security: Not all cloud services are suitable for sensitive data storage. Choose...

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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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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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