Attackers are always looking for routes that will offer them a way into organizations' networks. New research released today by Armis shows the devices that are most likely to pose a threat.

Interestingly the list includes various personal devices as well as business assets, suggesting attackers care more about their potential access to assets rather than the type and reinforcing the need for security teams to account for all physical and virtual assets as part of their security strategy.

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Businesses are struggling to understand their cyber risks, with 66 percent of respondents to a new survey indicating that they have limited visibility and insight into their cyber risk profiles.

The survey, conducted by Censuswide for Critical Start, shows 67 percent of organizations have experienced a breach requiring attention within the last two years despite having traditional threat-based security measures in place.

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There tends to be some confusion about where cyber risk ends and where IT risk starts and the terms are often used interchangeably.

We spoke to Gary Lynam, head of ERM advisory at risk management specialist Protecht, to find out more about understanding and managing the different types of risk that enterprises face.

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Businesses are engaged in a constant cat-and-mouse game with hackers, attackers, and bad actors in order to stay secure.

Dominic Lombardi, VP of security and trust at Kandji believes that in order to stay ahead it's necessary to master basic IT and security hygiene, update and communicate your risk register, and work steadily toward a zero-trust security model. We spoke to him to discover more.

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Most businesses will complete regular risk assessments as standard practice. They’re crucial to reducing the threat of financial or reputational loss and give you an overview of the high-risk areas you must address.

One type of risk analysis that is critical but sometimes overlooked is a cybersecurity risk assessment. In today’s digital-first world, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of analyzing and addressing threats to your IT security. Making it a regular occurrence is also advised because cybercriminals are finding new holes in your defenses every day.

To address these threats, full and frequent cybersecurity audits are necessary to review:

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