Tag: NIST

Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

November 13, 2024

In an era of escalating digital threats, cybersecurity compliance goes beyond ticking a legal box – it’s a crucial shield safeguarding assets, reputation, and the very survival of your business. What is the most common pain point facing businesses these days? Is it supply chain fragility? Fierce competition? Tight cashflows? Or is it the rising … More Beyond the checkbox: Demystifying cybersecurity compliance

The Cyber Security Guide for SME’s

July 19, 2024

Today, SMEs face unique cyber security challenges that can impact their business continuity and data integrity. Understanding these challenges and implementing effective security measures is not just beneficial; it’s crucial. That’s why IT.ie has crafted an extensive Free Cyber Security Guide, tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises. This guide is an invaluable resource, designed to bolster … More The Cyber Security Guide for SME’s

Record‑breaking number of vulnerabilities reported in 2020

February 16, 2021

High-severity and critical bugs disclosed in 2020 outnumber the sum total of vulnerabilities reported 10 years prior. An analysis of data collected by the United States’ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) about common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) has found that 2020 saw more reports of security loopholes than any other year to date. … More Record‑breaking number of vulnerabilities reported in 2020

New tool helps companies assess why employees click on phishing emails

September 23, 2020

NIST’s tool can help organizations improve the testing of their employees’ phish-spotting prowess. Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have devised a new method that could be used to accurately assess why employees click on certain phishing emails. The tool, dubbed Phish Scale, uses real data to evaluate the complexity and … More New tool helps companies assess why employees click on phishing emails