Mass-Market Emails Mass market email is the typical type of phishing in which the cyber criminals pretend to be someone else and try to trick the recipient into something like downloading malware or logging into a website. Cybercriminals try to make the message appears to be from an authorized person or organization. Spear Phishing Spear phishing is another type of phishing in … [Read more...] about Common Types of Phishing Attacks
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Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: 50+ Contracts Key Components
Dependent on the services, the following will form key components for cloud contracts. Given that contracts may vary significantly between various cloud service providers, not all of these may be captured or covered. This constitutes a typical illustrative list, as opposed to an exhaustive list: Performance measurement – how will this be performed and who is responsible for the reporting? … [Read more...] about Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: 50+ Contracts Key Components
Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Contract Management
A key and fundamental business activity, amplified by the significant outsourcing of roles and responsibilities, contract management requires adequate governance to be effective and relevant. In order to meet ongoing requirements, monitor contract performance, adhere to contract terms, and manage any outages, incidents, violations, or variations to contractual obligations, etc., the role of Cloud … [Read more...] about Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Contract Management
Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Importance of Identifying Challenges Early
It is essential that any challenges or areas that are unclear should be raised and clarified prior to engagement and signing of any contracts between the customer and provider. Why is this important? For three distinct reasons: Understanding the contractual requirements will form the organization’s baseline and checklist for the right to audit Understanding the gaps will allow the … [Read more...] about Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Importance of Identifying Challenges Early
Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Understanding Your Risk Exposure
What risk does this present to you or the organization? How can you address these risks with the view to understanding the risk posture? The following should form the basis in understanding the exposure (prior to any services engagement): Is the provider an established technology provider? Is this cloud service a core business of the provider? Where is the provider located? Is the … [Read more...] about Cloud Service Providers Risk Management: Understanding Your Risk Exposure
