Multi-factor authentication (MFA) represents a significant improvement over single-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security that has become standard practice across industries. It’s become so popular that many organizations and individuals believe implementing MFA makes their accounts nearly impenetrable to attackers. After all, even if someone steals your password, they would still need access […]
The cybersecurity industry thrives on headlines. A major software vulnerability, a ransomware attack, or a widespread outage—each event sends ripples of concern through the digital ecosystem, often accompanied by a rush to assign blame and predict catastrophic consequences. However, the reality of cyber risk is far more nuanced than these attention-grabbing headlines suggest. The key […]
In Resilience’s recent webinar, “Quantifying Cyber Risk for Strategic Business Alignment,” (which I hosted along with my colleagues Eric Woelfel, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, and Erica Leise, Senior Security Engineer) we wanted to tackle a common—and often limiting—mindset in cybersecurity. It’s a mindset I’ve seen again and again in my decade and half building machine learning […]
Cyber risk isn’t just evolving—it’s accelerating. And for CISOs and CROs, this shift presents a critical challenge: how to make smarter business decisions that strengthen resilience and reduce material losses. As reported in our 2024 Mid-Year Cyber Risk Report, the past year saw a dramatic shift in how businesses experience and respond to cyber threats, […]
The financial sector is facing an unprecedented convergence of cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and digital transformation. The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which took full effect on January 17, 2025, is a defining moment for financial institutions. It requires firms to prepare for, withstand, and recover from cyber threats to ensure stability in […]
As a Senior Threat Analyst at Resilience, I’ve observed firsthand how the dark web’s evolving landscape poses growing risks to organizations’ data and reputation. Threat actors are increasingly utilizing advanced tools and AI to scale operations and increase attack efficiency, creating unprecedented challenges for business security. But what does that mean for you? Here are […]
