While the seven data streams from our previous post will capture the majority of your vendor relationships, they’re primarily designed to find digital services and traditional procurement relationships. Today, we’re exploring the vendor categories that fall through the cracks of most discovery programs, as well as why they often represent some of your highest-risk relationships. […]
Quantum computing is on the horizon, and with it comes a seismic shift in how organizations must think about cybersecurity risk. The ability of future quantum machines to break today’s cryptographic protections, what we call quantum decryption, could undermine the trust, confidentiality, and resilience of digital business. This briefing series distills a highly technical topic […]
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re publishing this three-part series that distills a highly technical topic into strategic insights for leaders. Part 1 explained why quantum decryption poses a threat to current encryption systems. Part 2 lays out credible timelines for when the disruption may arrive. Part 3 will offer practical guidance on how […]
Quantum computing is on the horizon and with it comes a seismic shift in how organizations must think about cybersecurity risk. The ability of future quantum machines to break today’s cryptographic protections–what we call quantum decryption–could undermine the trust, confidentiality, and resilience of digital business. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, throughout October we are […]
On October 6, 2025, hackers demanded ransom from Salesforce for nearly one billion stolen customer records. The company’s response was unequivocal: no payment, no negotiation. While the refusal made headlines, the more important question is why Salesforce—and increasingly, other mature organizations—are walking away from the table when criminals offer to “suppress” stolen data. The answer […]
It’s that time of year again. Finance has sent the email with the budget template attached. Your CFO wants preliminary numbers by next week. And you’re staring at a spreadsheet wondering how to justify the security investments your organization desperately needs when last quarter’s board meeting included the phrase “do more with less.” Welcome to […]
