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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Information Security Program Maturity at Financial Institutions

When I get questions about the name “Rivial” I tend to cringe a little. Way back in 2008 when the idea was born, the concept was this: information security is not a trivial matter, but managing it should be. If you take the word ‘trivial’ and remove...

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Forward Thinking: Cybersecurity Threats and Trends for 2020

As 2019 is rapidly coming to a close––and budgets are finalizing for the new year––it is time to look ahead and ensure that we are prepared for the...

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The Importance of Leadership in the Information Security Industry

Firewalls, proxy servers, intrusion detection systems, etc. are all essential technological factors that contribute to information security. All of...

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The End of IT Audits for Financial Institutions

If you are responsible for cybersecurity at a financial institution, chances are you’ve had to participate in at least one annual IT Audit. There...

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Importance of User Access Controls in the Cloud Era

We are in the Cloud Era, and the mass migration of business processes to cloud-based third-parties is not slowing down. Some of the reasons...

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How to Oversee Cybersecurity as a Board Member

You’re a Board Member. You have been elected to a Board seat based on your communications skills, business acumen, and ability to think...

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Wearing a Cybersecurity Hat That Doesn’t Fit?

In an IT Manager’s perfect world of banking, budgets are large enough to employ a full team of specialized experts. These experts are then able to...

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Stay Ahead of the Stress: How to Prepare for Your 2019 IT Security Audit

An IT audit is an incredibly powerful component to keeping yours and your members’ information safe and sound every year. The purpose of that audit...

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New Year, New Vendors! Assessing How Vendors Protect Your Money and Data

2018, a year in which an estimated $1.5 trillion were stolen by cybercriminals as illicit profit, is finally behind us! Yes, you read that correct...

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