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Public Disclosure Management

Edgewatch’s Public Vulnerability Disclosure SaaS provides a comprehensive solution for managing and disclosing vulnerabilities. By ensuring compliance with industry standards, facilitating structured workflows, and integrating with patch management systems, Edgewatch helps organizations maintain robust security postures and enhance transparency. Public…

Small Businesses affected by NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive includes specific provisions that can apply to small and micro enterprises, particularly if they play a critical role in society, the economy, or certain sectors or types of services. Despite their size, the following types of small…

Types of Private Entities Not Covered by NIS2

The NIS2 Directive, effective from October 18, 2024, imposes rigorous cybersecurity requirements on critical sectors within the EU. However, certain private entities are explicitly exempt from these obligations, particularly those involved in national security, public safety, defense, or law enforcement…

NIS2: Am I an Essential or Important Entity?

The NIS2 Directive distinguishes between essential and important entities based on the criticality of their sectors, the type of services they provide, and their size. Understanding whether your organization falls under the category of essential or important is crucial for…

Supply Chain Security protection in NIS2 Directive

One of the critical measures that essential and important entities must take under the NIS2 directive is managing the cybersecurity risks within their supply chains. This includes service providers such as data storage and processing services, managed security services, and…

Responsibilities of Management Boards in NIS2 Affected Entities

Management boards in essential and important entities bear the responsibility of approving and overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity risk management measures according NIS2 directive. Failure to comply with the directive’s requirements can result in severe consequences, including liability, temporary bans,…

An In-Depth Look at the NIS2 Directive

The NIS2 Directive is a legislative framework established by the European Union to enhance the overall level of cybersecurity across member states. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, the NIS Directive (Directive on Security of Network and Information…

X-Content-Type-Options headers to secure your site

The HTTP header X-Content-Type-OptionsX-Content-Type-Options is a security feature that prevents MIME types from being sniffed and misinterpreted by browsers. This is crucial in blocking certain types of attacks such as MIME type confusion, where an attacker can manipulate the MIME…

Compliance and Security in the Age of Data Breaches

The stakes for maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture have never been higher. Recent studies, including the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report by the Ponemon Institute and IBM Security, underscore a troubling trend: the average cost of a data…