In 2025, security leaders face a paradox: despite increasing cybersecurity budgets, many organizations struggle to see a tangible return on investment (ROI). The culprit? Tech bloat. Too many tools in the security stack, overlapping functionalities, and a lack of strategic alignment create inefficiencies that waste resources while failing to truly harden the security posture. For […]
As we head into 2025 the stakes are higher than ever when it comes to risk management. The continued surge in cyber attacks – from ransomware to data breaches – has left organizations asking the question: How do we keep the business running when (not if) we get hit by a cyber incident? The answer […]
When most people think of cybersecurity attack recovery, they think IT: removing malware, restoring systems, patching vulnerabilities. While that’s important, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The reality is that recovery from a major cyber attack goes far beyond the IT department, it involves every function of the business: PR and executive leadership, HR, […]
Organizations must prepare for various scenarios, including those where users across the business outside the response team play critical roles. During a major attack, key business units and leadership teams rely on IT and Security to provide communication options that ensure business continuity. This reliance underscores the importance of enabling secure, out-of-band communication for internal […]
Not all out of band communication tools are created equal. Learn why dedicated solutions like ShadowHQ are essential for secure, resilient, and reliable communication during a cyber crisis
In today’s fast-evolving cyber landscape, companies of all sizes are taking proactive steps to elevate their cybersecurity posture. Whether it’s for preventing a breach or recovering from one, organizations are working to strengthen their incident response and preparedness capabilities. To do this effectively, they’re blending a mix of trusted service partners and advanced technologies that […]
Modern cyber threats are dynamic, continuously evolving risks your organization must manage. Relying on solutions and plans from years ago may fall short in the face of a modern incident. The annual monetary damage caused by cybercrime in the United States grew by 21% in 2023 from the previous year — reaching a new all-time […]
Incident response plans prepare organizations for a wide range of possible scenarios that threaten the business. Creating these plans beforehand gives teams a playbook to look to when a cybersecurity incident response becomes necessary. According to IBM, the cost of a data breach in 2023 was an average US$4.45 million — a 15% increase over […]
Data breaches are a growing concern across all industries, and for good reason — they’re expensive and possibly an existential threat. The increasing data breach costs make defending against them required, not optional. The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach in 2024 report indicates that the average global cost of a breach is US […]
Businesses need secure communications to withstand disasters and crises that take primary infrastructure offline. But how can you securely stay in contact when your infrastructure is offline or compromised? The solution: secure, out-of-band communication like ShadowHQ. Our unique platform gives your teams the tools to communicate and collaborate in a crisis, enabling faster responses and […]
