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Failing to Plan = Planning to Fail. The recently released Marsh report "Cybersecurity Signals: Connecting Controls and Incident Outcomes" finds that organizations that regularly engage in tabletop exercises and scenario-based breach response drills are 13% less likely to experience a material cyber event than those that do not. Despite being focused on post-breach activities, cyber incident response planning has emerged as a key cybersecurity control in reducing a company's likelihood of experiencing a breach-related claim “Our findings emphasize that simply deploying key cybersecurity controls is no longer enough—these tools must be properly managed and comprehensively used,” said Scott Stransky, Head of Marsh McLennan’s CRIC. “By drawing on our insights, organizations can make informed decisions to strengthen their security frameworks and help reduce their exposure to cyber risks.” “Marsh has long advocated proactive cyber incident response planning as a tool to help organizations effectively and efficiently respond to and recover from a cyberattack,” said Thomas Reagan, Global Cyber Practice Leader, Marsh. “What our latest research confirms is that thoughtful planning also drives secondary benefits like positive security behaviors and strong control implementations, which help build more organizational resilience and reduce breach incidents.” #CyberLiability #CyberBreach #CyberBreachResponse #Cybersecurity #CyberControls #CyberHygene #IncidentResponsePlanning #TabeltopExercises #OrganizationalResilience https://lnkd.in/gaN5Ywqv

🔎 Continuous Monitoring in Cybersecurity: A Strategic Approach to Risk Identification In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, traditional security practices are no longer enough. Continuous monitoring has emerged as a critical strategy for proactive risk identification and mitigation. Unlike periodic assessments, continuous monitoring provides real-time visibility into network activities, system vulnerabilities, and potential threats. This approach enables organizations to detect anomalies quickly, respond effectively, and reduce the chances of a major security incident. In our recent article, BCAA UK Certified Information Security Risk Officer Yaseen Mohammed from ISSS UK explains how continuous monitoring strengthens the security posture of an organization by ensuring constant vigilance, compliance readiness, and faster response times. Adopting this practice not only minimizes risks but also fosters resilience, trust, and long-term cybersecurity maturity. Businesses that embrace continuous monitoring are better equipped to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. #Cybersecurity #ContinuousMonitoring #RiskManagement #InfoSec #ThreatDetection #ISSSUK #BCAAUK #DataSecurity #CyberResilience #InformationSecurity

Despite being focused on post-breach activities, cyber incident response planning has emerged as a key #cybersecurity control in reducing an organization’s likelihood of experiencing a #breach-related claim, according to a new report from the Cyber Risk Intelligence Center (CRIC) of Marsh McLennan. The report found that organizations who regularly engage in #tabletop exercises and scenario-based breach response drills are 13% less likely to experience a material cyber event than those that do not. The report also highlights the importance of effectively deploying and managing other key cybersecurity controls, such as #EDR deployment and #MFA that is resistant to phishing schemes. Marsh has long advocated proactive cyber incident response planning as a tool to help organizations effectively and efficiently respond to and recover from a #cyberattack. What our latest research confirms is that thoughtful planning also drives secondary benefits like positive security behaviors and strong control implementations, which help build more organizational resilience and reduce breach incidents. Follow the link below for a copy of the report. #BreachResponse #Cyber #CyberIncidentResponse #CyberRiskIntelligence #CyberLiability #CyberBreach #CyberIncidentManagement https://lnkd.in/gaN5Ywqv

Marsh: "Cybersecurity signals: Connecting controls and incident outcomes" "Which cybersecurity measures have the biggest impact on risk? The latest report from Marsh McLennan’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Center explores which cybersecurity measures truly make a difference in reducing risk. Our report also aims to advance the conversation about control evaluation within the cybersecurity community. Building on the foundation established by our groundbreaking 2023 publication, Using Data to Prioritize Cybersecurity Investments – which provided a data-driven, evidence-based analysis of cybersecurity control effectiveness – our Cyber Risk Intelligence Center has analyzed thousands of organizations’ cyber control implementations. The findings reinforce the importance of foundational cybersecurity practices – shifting the focus on whether a control is in place to how it is deployed. Our report will help you: Learn how the cybersecurity control landscape has evolved over the past two years to keep your organization’s practices current and effective. Gain insight into which cybersecurity controls are most widely adopted – and which are most effective. Focus on the top five control areas identified as most effective in lowering your organization’s risk exposure." #cyber #insurance #Marsh

🔎How to Conduct an IT Security Risk Assessment ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7STcbMe Understanding the importance of risk assessment is the first step for companies to better defend against cyber threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of their data. In this blog you'll discover: ✅ Why IT security risk assessments matter ✅ Key benefits of conducting an IT and cybersecurity risk assessment ✅ Core components of an assessment ✅ The IT security risk assessment process: Step-by-step ✅ What Prime Secured's complimentary network security assessment includes ✅ Why you should partner with Prime for your risk assessment Curious to know the state of your IT infrastructure? Schedule a complimentary cybersecurity risk assessment with us today and receive a clear roadmap to elevate your defenses and compliance posture. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q03FvVMk0 Don't wait for a breach to uncover your vulnerabilities. #NewBlog #RiskAssessment #CyberThreats #ScheduleToday

Love being audited? Of course not! Uncovered mistakes equal costly surprises usually followed by penalties and interest. Horrible to think about. Now try a data breach... Gaps in security or unintended negligence can have devastating and lasting consequences. Consider this your sign to evaluate your current level of IT security and stop laying awake at night fearful of the unknown. The truth is, every company and organization, big or small, is susceptible to disastrous cyber threats in todays evolving IT world. Use Prime Secured's latest blog on conducting Risk Assessments to bolster your understanding of cybersecurity and how you can protect the health of your business! #RiskAssessment #CyberThreats #PrimeSecured

The latest report from Marsh McLennan’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Centre explores which cybersecurity measures truly make a difference in reducing risk. Our report also aims to advance the conversation about control evaluation within the cybersecurity community. Building on the foundation established by our groundbreaking 2023 publication, Using Data to Prioritise Cybersecurity Investments – which provided a data-driven, evidence-based analysis of cybersecurity control effectiveness – our Cyber Risk Intelligence Centre has analysed thousands of organisations’ cyber control implementations. The findings reinforce the importance of foundational cybersecurity practices – shifting the focus from whether a control is in place to how it is deployed. Our report will help you: 🏫 Learn how the cybersecurity control landscape has evolved over the past two years to keep your organisation’s practices current and effective. 💻 Gain insight into which cybersecurity controls are most widely adopted – and which are most effective. 🛡️ Focus on the top five control areas identified as most effective in lowering your organisation’s risk exposure. #cyber #risk #riskmanagement #riskcontrols #cyberinsurance

Good IT Security Isn’t One Product. It’s a Wall of Protection. Each row in a brick wall represents an essential layer of defense: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Next-Gen Antivirus Multi-Factor Authentication Security Awareness Training Email Threat Detection & Filtering Why layers? Because no tool alone is perfect. The goal of modern cybersecurity is not perfection—it’s risk mitigation. By combining layered strategies, businesses reduce vulnerabilities and respond more effectively to threats. If you’re still thinking in terms of “set-it-and-forget-it” security, it’s time for a mindset shift. Let’s talk about building your wall—stronger, smarter, and more resilient. #CyberSecurity #BusinessContinuity #MFA #LayeredSecurity #ITStrategy #RiskManagement #BCDR #LinkedInForBusiness #CyberResilience

Operational Resilience: More Than Cybersecurity ✅ Operational resilience is the ability of an organization to continue functioning during and after a disruption. Unlike traditional risk management, which often emphasizes prevention, operational resilience accepts that disruptions will happen and asks: How do we keep going anyway? From a cyber perspective, this means integrating security into broader business continuity strategies. It’s not just about defending networks—it’s about ensuring customer services, supply chains, and critical operations can continue, even if systems are under attack. Key practices include: - Mapping critical business services and the technology that supports them. - Embedding resilience planning across departments, not just IT. - Testing scenarios that combine cyber risks with operational risks (e.g., ransomware during a peak sales period). #cyber #ransomware #cybersecurity #resiliance #bestpractices

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱-𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀.  Vendor risk isn’t static — it shifts daily as threat landscapes evolve.  Yet, too many organizations still rely on once-a-year assessments that are outdated the moment they’re completed. With SPOG.AI, you get:  ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 — detect changes as they happen.  ✅ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — focus on what truly matters.  ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 — no more blind spots between reviews. Because in cybersecurity, yesterday’s report is today’s risk. 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘥𝘰. #VendorRiskManagement #CyberSecurity #ContinuousMonitoring #RiskPrioritization #SPOGAI