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Risk Management Process – Part 3c: Risk Control

Zerto

The third crucial step in risk assessment is risk control, which involves crafting effective strategies to mitigate the identified risks. There are four fundamental types of risk control: risk acceptance, risk mitigation, risk avoidance, and risk transfer.

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Risk Management Process- Part 3a: Risk Assessment and Risk Identification

Zerto

In the previous post of this risk management series, we covered the business impact analysis (BIA) , which is a crucial step in understanding the impact of potential disruptions to critical business processes. Now, we move on to the next critical step in the process: risk assessment , and its first stage, risk identification.

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Who’s the Boss? Successful Risk Mitigation Requires Centralized Leadership

MHA Consulting

Many companies spend millions of dollars implementing risk mitigation controls but are kept from getting their money’s worth by a disconnected, piecemeal approach. Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. I wish it were true.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. Risk management and vulnerability management are performed in tandem to help keep your network safer and more secure. What Is Security Risk Management? What Is a Vulnerability?

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Navigating the Security Landscape: A Quick Guide to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program for Young Professionals

Security Industry Association

One impactful group in this ongoing battle is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). Spearheaded by the MITRE Corporation, CVE is a crucial framework for identifying and managing vulnerabilities across various systems. Risk mitigation: Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating risks.

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How to Implement a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Methodology?

LogisManager

Complimentary Gartner® Report: How to Implement a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Methodology‌ Vulnerabilities are not just a technical issue but are also a business risk that needs to be managed effectively. 1 Many companies still use a rearview approach of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).

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How to Implement a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Methodology?

LogisManager

Complimentary Gartner® Report: How to Implement a Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Methodology‌ Vulnerabilities are not just a technical issue but are also a business risk that needs to be managed effectively. 1 Many companies still use a rearview approach of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).