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“Cyber risk is just another form of business risk and probably one of the most hazardous,” Rob O’Connor, CISO at software group Insight says. “Fines from regulators and ransomware events can result in an organization’s downfall, so it is critical for the CFO and CISO to have a good working relationship.” Interesting read on bridging the communication gap between the CFO and CISO to effectively mitigate cyber risk. At DefenseStorm, we advocate for a collaborative, proactive approach to managing cyber risks. We get you the data you need so C-level executives and frontline cyber teams are all on the same page to make well-informed decisions. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gKRT9MZk #bridgethegap #cybersecurity #cyberriskmanagement #financialservices

DefenseStorm is closed today in observance of Labor Day, but our CTS Ops team is proactively monitoring security threats 24x7x365. We will be back in the office Tuesday, September 3rd.

In this testimonial, the CISO of a regional bank in the Midwest shares how DefenseStorm helped them achieve their security goals. It was through a powerful cyber risk management solution and strong partnership that they were able to improve their level of cyber risk readiness. Read the full testimonial here: https://lnkd.in/g2wQ76ri If you want to learn more about how DefenseStorm can help your financial institution achieve a stronger level of cyber risk readiness, visit our website or contact us today!

PSA: Watch out for phishing attacks with fake banking app. "A security researcher has discovered a phishing attack intended to fool iPhone users into installing what is claimed to be an update to their banking." Learn more about this emerging threat: https://lnkd.in/grNw7HNs #cybersecurity #phishing #securityawareness #threatalert #banking

🚀 READINESS2024 SESSION SPOTLIGHT! 🚀 Join us for an extremely interactive session with DefenseStorm experts to get your questions answered and explore the essential features of the GRID Active platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear DefenseStorm experts share characteristics of “success” based on data and features enabled across the GRID Active platform and our products! 🌟 It's not too late to register... https://ow.ly/LtJ050T93EN #DefenseStorm #cybersecurity #READINESS2024 #RegisterNOW

FYI: "Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new QR code phishing (aka quishing) campaign that leverages Microsoft Sway infrastructure to host fake pages" Learn about this threat: https://lnkd.in/gizArgBd #cybersecurity #securityawareness #cyberrisk #quishing #threatintel #threatalert

Is your financial institution looking for a partner in cyber risk management that understands your needs, challenges, and goals? Check out our latest case study, featuring Members Credit Union, to learn how DefenseStorm has improved the credit union's ability to manage cyber risk. READ THE CASE STUDY: https://lnkd.in/gyjuw9eA #cybersecurity #cyberrisk #partnership #ally

🚀ARE YOU READY to revolutionize your cybersecurity strategy? Join us at READINESS2024 for an engaging workshop on using tabletop exercises to drive impactful change, boost collaboration, and elevate your incident response game!🔒💡 It's not too late to register... read more about the session here: https://lnkd.in/gzweihxK #READINESS2024 #Cybersecurity #TabletopExercises William Wetherill Elizabeth Houser

In 2023, we had the amazing honor to host a Client Appreciation event. Listerhill Credit Union's VP of Network Administration and Information Security Officer both took the time to chat with DefenseStorm during the event to share feedback and express their confidence in the ability to rely on a partner like DefenseStorm. Read about their experience with DefenseStorm: https://lnkd.in/gV9bs_bt

With the ever-evolving threat landscape, financial institutions (FIs) are urged to evaluate their cybersecurity solutions often and on a continuous basis. Revamping your cyber risk management program can seem daunting, so DefenseStorm created a FREE Buyer’s Guide to help! What can a Buyer’s Guide do for your FI? - Simplifies the complexities of cyber risk management. - Provides vital information in an easily understood way to help bridge the gap in communication between front-line cybersecurity workers and key stakeholders. - Arms your FI with essential information to drive conversations with vendors rather than being led by a sales pitch. https://lnkd.in/e9KgXU5r #cybersecurity #cyberriskmanagement #informationsecurity #riskmanagement #financialservices #creditunions #banks