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The Savvy CISO

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

Incident Response

Top 10 Cybersecurity Incident Response Management Software - Rivial Data Security

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Incident Response Management Software

Here are the key takeaways from this article: Breaches Are Bigger, Faster, and More Expensive: Ransomware gangs like Qilin, SafePay, and Scattered...

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Cybersecurity Incident Response: Steps & Framework - Rivial Data Security

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Cybersecurity Incident Response: Steps & Framework

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Incident Response is Critical: Cyber threats are accelerating, targeting critical financial, cloud, and...

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Data Breach Cost: A Guide for Financial Institutions in 2025

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Data Breach Cost: A Guide for Financial Institutions in 2025

Here are key takeaways from the blog: Credential and Ransomware Attacks Dominate: Financial institutions face increasing threats from stolen...

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Incident Response: Third-Party Breach - Rivial Data Security

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Incident Response: Third-Party Breach

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Vendor trust isn't security—verify everything. Embed cybersecurity requirements into contracts, conduct...

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Incident Response Plan: Data Breach - Rivial Security

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Incident Response Plan: Data Breach

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Know the Regulatory Definitions and Deadlines — NCUA and FDIC have strict criteria and timelines (72 and...

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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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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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BEC Attacks

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Incident Response Playbook: Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Here are the key takeaway from this blog: BEC attacks are surging—with over $2.9 billion in reported losses in 2023 alone, making them one of the...

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ASSESSING CYBER INSURANCE FOR BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: Cyber insurance offers financial protection after a breach, especially for smaller institutions often...

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 reporting cyber incident within 72 hours

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INCIDENT REPORTING: NCUA'S 72-HOUR RULE

Here are the key takeaways from this blog: New NCUA Rule Requires 72-Hour Reporting: As of September 1, 2023, all federally insured credit unions...

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