How to Reduce Cyber Risk with Parallel Processing

Imagine a world where automakers only read the blueprints and never slammed a single prototype into a wall. In cybersecurity, too many organizations live in this illusion, stacked dashboards, endless alerts, and every compliance box ticked, but no certainty that defenses will hold in reality. Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) shatters this fantasy. It’s the crash test for our digital fortresses, simulating adversarial moves in controlled environments to reveal the difference between theory and true resilience. Recent findings from 160 million simulated attacks (The Blue Report 2025) offer a sobering wakeup call: Prevention efficacy dipped from 69% to 62%, backsliding even among mature organizations. Fifty-four percent of malicious behaviors generated zero logs. Here’s the kicker: data exfiltration, the moment of greatest risk, was thwarted just 3% of the time. This is not security; it’s security theater. The core message? Real risk is what unfolds under live fire, not in static dashboards. Security validation through BAS doesn’t just uncover gaps, it’s proof in action. Want to know if your shiny new EDR stops Scattered Spider’s latest tricks, or if that firewall really blocks C2 communication in the wild? Simulate the attacks. See the outcomes. Then fix what truly matters. Executives are no longer content with posturing. Boards demand proof, not just policy. That’s where BAS changes the CISO game: it transforms vague compliance into verifiable resilience. Exposure backlogs shrink, 9,500 “critical” CVEs cut to 1,350 relevant weaknesses. MTTR plummets from 45 days to 13. Rollbacks drop, urgency is slashed by 84%, and you know, with evidence, where your business stands. The industry is on the verge of a paradigm shift. With AI now amplifying BAS capabilities, we're seeing not just post-mortem assurance, but adaptive, predictive simulations that mirror tomorrow’s adversaries. Why does this matter? Because attacks are evolving at the speed of memes, fast, unpredictable, and relentlessly social. Traditional risk management approaches can’t keep up. BAS empowers security teams to focus on genuine exposures, prioritize wisely, and prove, to boards, regulators, and customers alike, that they are ready for the worst-case scenario. Cut through the noise. Stop living in dashboard denial. If your security strategy hasn’t survived its own crash test, it’s just a theory. More on this transformation: https://lnkd.in/gS7NJ44s (Crash Tests for Security: Why BAS is the New Standard) Don't just take our word for it, read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gS7NJ44s #SECURITYOPERATIONS #BLUETEAM #CYBERSECURITY #SOC #DIRECTOROFAI

Managing external risks isn’t all about working harder but also about working smarter. This multinational tech enterprise already had risk owners in place, but tracking, follow-ups, and escalations were scattered across systems. That slowed response times and made accountability harder to enforce. Once they adopted RiskProfiler, everything changed: ✔ Automatic ownership- risks were assigned to the right business unit instantly ✔ Policy-driven actions- each risk came with clear, recommended next steps ✔ Complete visibility- intuitive dashboards helped managers track progress in real time The impact in just 12 weeks: ⭐ 82% fewer external threats ⭐ 2x faster response times for high-priority issues ⭐ Full accountability across teams and regions By connecting the right people with the right information, RiskProfiler helped this enterprise move from reactive firefighting to proactive, reliable risk management. See how we help enterprises transform risk into action, faster, smarter, and together. Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/eNa5uJNf #ExternalRisks #ExternalThreatExposures #EASM #ExternalAtttackSurfaceManagement #Cybersecurity #ProactiveSecurity #RiskProfiler

🔬 Vulnerability Analysis, turning “what’s wrong” into “what to fix first” Once discovery finds the doors and windows that exist, vulnerability analysis tells you which of those are real problems and which are false alarms. In plain terms: it’s the phase where testers verify, score and prioritise the issues so your team can act with confidence. 🧭 What actually happens (in simple language) •Verification: Not every scanner result is a true vulnerability. Analysts check whether a finding is real or a false positive. This saves time and avoids wasting effort fixing non-issues. •Contextual assessment: Each confirmed weakness is evaluated in context, what system is affected, who uses it, and what would happen if it were exploited. That tells you how serious it really is for your organisation. •Prioritisation: Problems are ranked by risk (likelihood × impact), so the immediate threats get fixed first and low-impact items can be scheduled. This makes security work efficient instead of chaotic. •Actionable recommendations: Good analysis ends with clear, practical fixes or mitigations (patches, configuration changes, process updates) and a suggested timeline. Think of it as a doctor’s prescription, not a puzzle. ⚠️ Why this is important for non-technical leaders Vulnerability analysis translates technical noise into business decisions. Instead of a long list of scary-sounding findings, you get a short list of what would hurt us most, what to fix now, and what can wait, which makes budgeting, planning and reporting sensible and defensible. 🔁 Beyond one test, it’s part of a cycle Analysis feeds into a broader vulnerability-management programme: fix, re-scan, measure, and repeat. That continuous loop is how organisations move from reactive firefighting to steady improvement. Simple takeaway: vulnerability analysis converts scanned data into reliable priorities and practical fixes, it’s the difference between noisy alarms and a clear plan of action. Signed, Your Friendly Neighbourhood Wolf 🐺 #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #PenTesting #InfoSec #RiskManagement

CYBER RISK QUANTIFICATION: TURNING THREATS INTO BUSINESS DECISIONS In 2025, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern—it’s a strategic business function. One of the most transformative developments in this space is the rise of Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ), which enables organizations to translate cyber threats into financial terms. CRQ platforms use statistical modeling, threat intelligence, and asset valuation to estimate the potential financial impact of cyber incidents. This allows decision-makers to prioritize investments, justify budgets, and communicate risk in language the board understands. For example, instead of stating “We have a critical vulnerability in our CRM,” a CRQ-informed report might say, “This vulnerability could result in a $4.2M loss if exploited.” That shift changes the conversation—from technical urgency to business impact. CRQ also supports regulatory compliance. Frameworks like NIS2 require organizations to demonstrate risk-based decision-making and incident preparedness. Quantification helps meet these mandates with clarity and accountability. As cyber threats grow more complex, CRQ offers a way to align cybersecurity with enterprise risk management, enabling smarter, faster, and more defensible decisions. 📚 Reference: Kovrr Cyber Risk Trends #cyberrisk #CRQ #riskmanagement #boardreporting #infosecstrategy #anushandy

Asset-Based Risk Assessment is a methodical approach used in risk management to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats based on the value and vulnerability of an organization’s assets. In this approach, assets such as data, systems, infrastructure, personnel, and intellectual property are cataloged and assessed for their importance to business operations. Each asset is then analyzed for the risks it faces—such as unauthorized access, theft, damage, or operational failure—and the potential impact of those risks. This enables organizations to allocate resources efficiently, implement appropriate safeguards, and develop mitigation strategies tailored to the most critical components of their infrastructure. Asset-based risk assessment is foundational to cybersecurity, business continuity planning, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Please follow Abhishek Chatrath  for such content. #LinkedIn #Cybersecurity #Cloudsecurity #AWS #GoogleCloud #Trends #informationprotection #Cyberthreats #cloudsecurity #SiteReliabilityEngineer #cybersecurity #appsec #devsecops #CI_CD #IaC #KubernetesSecurity #Zerotrust #Securitybydesign #Azure #Datasecurity #DevSecOps #DevOps #Development #CloudEngineering #Observability #SitereliabilityEngineering #SRE

Insightful post, Abhishek Chatrath! Asset-based risk assessment really lays the groundwork for resilience. In energy and utilities, where assets like SCADA systems, grid infrastructure, and sensitive data are critical, this approach helps focus safeguards where they matter most. It not only strengthens compliance and business continuity but also gives teams confidence that the right risks are being prioritized. I’d love to hear—how do you see organizations balancing asset protection with operational efficiency in practice?

🚨 Big shift in cybersecurity risk management from the United States Department of War (DoW) On Sept. 24, 2025, the DoW announced its Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct (CSRMC) a new five-phase framework designed to deliver real-time defense at operational speed. This marks a major cultural shift from static, checklist-driven approaches to dynamic, automated, continuously monitored systems that can withstand modern cyber threats. 🔑 Why it matters: Moves beyond “snapshot in time” assessments toward constant visibility and continuous Authority to Operate (ATO). Embeds security from design to operations, ensuring cyber survivability in contested environments. Highlights ten strategic tenets, from automation and #DevSecOps to training, reciprocity, and threat-informed assessments. Provides real-time dashboards and rapid response capabilities to keep warfighters ahead of adversaries. This is the kind of framework that strengthens trust, accelerates secure capability delivery, and aligns with the need for verifiable, auditable cybersecurity across all domains air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace. 👉 For innovators and partners in dual-use technology, CSRMC sets a new standard: cyber defense at the speed of war. #AI #Cyber #Security #PolyragAI https://lnkd.in/geiEw__9

📊 Cybersecurity statistics are everywhere — and often quoted. But to truly unlock their value, you need to interpret them with insight and context. That’s exactly what our C-Risk experts have done: selecting and analyzing the most meaningful data points shaping today’s cyber landscape. 👉 Explore our website page on commented cybersecurity statistics — a resource designed to turn raw data into actionable insights for smarter decision-making. Here’s what you’ll find: 💥 Third-party risk management – A deep dive into the critical challenges of supplier and partner dependencies. 🤖 Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity – The latest figures on how AI is transforming cyber risk management. 🎯 Control prioritization – Key metrics to help CISOs focus their efforts where they matter most. 🏛️ Board-level communication – Emerging trends on how boards are becoming more engaged in overseeing cyber risk and strengthening security culture. Beyond the numbers, gain a clearer view of the trends shaping the cybersecurity landscape 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebgqmQHg

Cybersecurity has a communication problem. Too often, CISOs speak in technical metrics while boards are listening for something entirely different: financial impact. In this article, Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why risk quantification is the CISO’s most powerful tool. By shifting focus from attack surface to risk surface, and from risk volume to risk value, security teams can focus on what matters most to the organization’s bottom line. By translating cyber risk into financial outcomes, leaders can reframe conversations from technical reporting to business results, turning security from a cost center into strategic enabler. #RiskManagement #ROC

Cybersecurity has a communication problem. Too often, CISOs speak in technical metrics while boards are listening for something entirely different: financial impact. In this article, Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why risk quantification is the CISO’s most powerful tool. By shifting focus from attack surface to risk surface, and from risk volume to risk value, security teams can focus on what matters most to the organization’s bottom line. By translating cyber risk into financial outcomes, leaders can reframe conversations from technical reporting to business results, turning security from a cost center into strategic enabler. #RiskManagement #ROC