Network Cybersecurity (Network Security)

What is Network Security? Network Security is the field of cybersecurity that protects computer networks and systems from cyberthreats and cyberattacks. The goal is to:  Prevent unauthorized access to network resources Detect and stop cyberattacks and security breaches Ensure authorized users have secure access to network resources What it includes: ...

Information Cybersecurity (InfoSec)

What is Information Cybersecurity (InfoSec)? Information cybersecurity (InfoSec) is the protection of information and systems from unauthorized access, use, or modification. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. While the terms are often used interchangeably, information security is broader and includes physical security, endpoint...

Are Today’s Interconnected Businesses Dependent on Blind Trust in Cyber Ecosystems? 

Unspoken Faith is No Longer an Option Nowadays, nearly every business is a digital business; that is, they leverage tech and engage with others digitally to operate the company. In today's hyper-connected world, businesses of all sizes operate within intricate digital ecosystems. These ecosystems comprise a network of interconnected companies...

Why Are Cybersecurity Companies Getting Hacked?

Why Are Breaches Impacting So Many Cybersecurity Companies? Breaches & Cyber Threats Hit Big in 2024 Many don't think it can happen, but breaches and cyber threats are indeed facing some big cybersecurity companies. Perhaps you've noticed hacks are impacting some of the biggest names in cybersecurity lately?  This holiday...

Auvik: TEKRiSQ Use Case

How TEKRiSQ uses Auvik SaaS Management to secure their customers’ usage of SaaS? Gain deeper business insights, provide faster customer assessments and tackle previously unseen risks with Auvik’s Automated SaaS Discovery About TEKRiSQ TEKRiSQ is a new kind of cybersecurity company that helps small & medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make critical...

Myths: Mac Misconceptions

Myths about MACs and cybersecurity best practices "We use Macs, so, y'know... we're pretty secure." We've heard this countless times during cyber risk assessments. There are many misconceptions and myths regarding cybersecurity best practices, and this is just one.  One of the more common myths is that MACs are immune...

CyberCertified Process

The TEKRISQ CyberCertfied process delivers a missing piece in cybersecurity insurance relationships... accountability.    When insuring a client for cybersecurity insurance (standalone Cyber, Tech E&O, etc) Its important to demonstrate accountability in the submission. The ability to provide all parties with access to information about the insured client is ideal,...

Notes: PLUS Cyber Symposium 2023

After recently joining the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), TEKRiSQ attended our first PLUS Cyber Symposium this week in New York City. We found it to be an excellent event, filled with valuable insight covering the year behind us, the present trends and market changes, the expectations for the future...