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Risk Assessment Requirements for GDPR Compliance

Cybersecurity trends are moving from checklist compliance to comprehensive, risk-driven security. This is just as true in the European Union, where data subject privacy and security requirements are strict. 

Fortunately, GDPR provides significant guidance on general risk management and specific risk assessment requirements. We’ll cover those requirements here. 

 

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Awareness Continuum GRC

What Are Risk Assessment Methodologies?

With the ever-increasing complexities of the IT and business environments, risk management has become crucially important for cybersecurity. Accordingly, risk management methodologies provide the blueprint for this anticipatory and strategic approach. They guide businesses in identifying potential threats, assessing their impact, devising effective responses, and monitoring progress. 

This article will introduce some basics of risk management methodologies and how they fit with different risk-based security frameworks.

 

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Awareness Risk

NISTIR 8286 and Best Practices for Enterprise Risk Management

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has never been more critical for organizations of all sizes and industries. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the potential impact of a security breach on an organization’s operations, reputation, and financial well-being can be devastating. As a result, integrating cybersecurity risk management into more comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices (as opposed to localized technical or business processes) has become essential for building a resilient and secure business. 

This article explores the key considerations for incorporating CSRM into the ERM process, highlighting how organizations can protect their valuable assets and maintain a strong risk posture in the face of an ever-changing cyber threat landscape.

 

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