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December 11, 2024

Kovrr Unveils Standardized Approach to Quantify Cybersecurity Control Impact & Financial Forecasts"

Addressing the challenge of consistent quantification of cybersecurity frameworks and maturity models, we've created a standard data-driven

December 2, 2024

CRQ Model Update Increases Statistical Significance With 25,000 Trials

Kovrr releases the latest model update, which increases Monte Carlo trials by 150%!

November 11, 2024

9 Cyber Risk Management Trends in 2025 Every Business Should Know

The cyber risk management landscape evolves quickly. It's crucial to keep up with these changes with data-driven tools like CRQ.

October 22, 2024

The Cybersecurity Metrics That Matter Most in the Boardroom

CISOs offer their insights regarding the cybersecurity metrics and KPIs that resonate the loudest with board members.

October 15, 2024

How to Conduct a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment for In-Depth Insights

Cyber risk assessments are vital for building resilience, helping organizations identify and address their most critical vulnerabilities.

October 10, 2024

Enhancing Enterprise Risk Management With Cyber Risk Quantification

Developing a robust ERM strategy that incorporates cyber risk is crucial. With CRQ, this integration becomes a straightforward process

October 8, 2024

Securing Our World in 2024 With Cyber Risk Quantification

Discover how CRQ helps organizations safeguard the broader marketplace and secure the world

September 24, 2024

Deciphering the Loss Exceedance Curve in Cyber Risk Quantification

Discover our loss exceedance curves in cyber risk modeling, providing CISOs with valuable insights and actionable data for decision-making.

September 18, 2024

Leveraging Cyber Risk Quantification for NIS2 Compliance

Kovrr's CRQ platform helps organizations to navigate the complexities of NIS 2 compliance, quantify cyber risk, and identify critical assets

September 18, 2024

Kovrr's Research on the S&P 500 Highlights Risk to Market Resilience

Our new report analyzes the financial impact of cyber attacks on the largest US companies and their ability to recovery.

September 11, 2024

The Value of Cyber Risk Quantification Models Vs. CRQ Frameworks

CISOs need the real-time risk data only CRQ models to accurately assess their organization's cybersecurity posture.

August 5, 2024

The Optimal Cyber Risk Management Tools to Streamline DORA Compliance

With our on-demand CRQ platform, EU financial institutions can more easily comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act.

July 30, 2024

Updates to the CRQ Platform: ISO 27001 Mapping and Model Calibration

Kovrr continuously updates its CRQ platform & model calibration to reflect the evolving cyber risk landscape.

July 25, 2024

Obtaining Fit-For-Purpose Cyber Insurance Amid a Volatile Market

Although rates are falling, organizations still struggle to find cost-effective cyber insurance policies. With CRQ, everything changes.

July 16, 2024

Top 4 Strategies to Demonstrate Cybersecurity's Value in the Boardroom

Learn the tactics that make reporting cybersecurity to the board more effective and start speaking a broader business language.

July 2, 2024

Likely Disclosure Inconsistencies With Massive Snowflake Data Breach

Given the ambiguity of materiality, it's vital to develop a robust CRQ-based framework to justify cyber event disclosure decisions.

June 24, 2024

Materiality Analysis Offers Risk Managers Data-Driven Loss Thresholds

The new CRQ Materiality Analysis feature optimizes materiality disclosure compliance with standardized loss benchmarks.

June 18, 2024

Helping Smaller Reporting Companies Adhere to 8-K Regulations With CRQ

Smaller organizations should use risk quantification to prep for material cyber event disclosures.

June 10, 2024

How PE Firm CFOs Can More Economically Manage Cyber Risks

Leveraging CRQ, CFOs can discover the most economical strategies to mitigate their portfolio's cyber risk and ensure stability.

May 28, 2024

Integrating High-Level Risk Management and Cyber Security

Explore the key elements of cyber risk management and its strategic role in ensuring innovation is balanced with security measures.

May 28, 2024

Complying With the New SEC Cybersecurity Regulations: A How-to Guide

Organizations can streamline the SEC cybersecurity materiality reporting process and keep investors informed.

May 27, 2024

Kovrr Hosts Lunch & Learn With Dr. Freund During Gartner Summit 2024

Kovrr hosts exclusive Lunch & Learn session on CRQ with Dr. Jack Freund during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2024.

May 17, 2024

What Cybersecurity Metrics Should I Report to My Board?

Data-driven CRQ results can empower directors to make informed decisions about how to address, mitigate, and transfer these risks.

May 7, 2024

Homing the Cyber Risk Analysis Lens: Exploring Macro to Micro Trends

Understanding an organization's cyber risk from both broad and specific angles is essential for effective mitigation strategies.

April 25, 2024

New Drill Down Feature Illuminates a Deeper View of Cyber Risk Drivers

Unlock insights and optimize cybersecurity programs with Kovrr's Drill Down feature.

April 11, 2024

Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ) Models: How to Choose the Right One

Explore cyber risk quantification models to find the most accurate for empowering risk managers with precise forecasts.

April 10, 2024

What Is Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ)?

Cyber Risk Quantification enables enterprises to assess and manage their cyber risk by putting cyber risk in clear financial terms.

April 9, 2024

Material Incident Reporting Obstacles in SEC Cybersecurity Disclosures

The SEC's new cybersecurity regulations are failing to ensure consistent disclosures regarding material cyber events.

March 27, 2024

Quantifying NIST CSF Maturity Levels for Data-Driven Cyber Programs

Discover how to turn NIST framework outcomes into actionable insights with CRQ, driving high-level cybersecurity strategies with a positive.

March 19, 2024

Expanding Cyber Risk Management Accountability in the EU With NIS2

The EU's NIS2 Directive requires closer collaboration between executives & CISOs to ensure compliance. Discover how CRQ can help.

March 4, 2024

Cyber’s “Shift Up” Moment

Why Every Organization Needs to Develop a “Shift Up” Strategy to Manage Their Growing Exposure to Cyber Risk

February 27, 2024

Microsoft, ISS Corporate, and Kovrr to Hold Shift Up Summit in NYC

Join cybersecurity and risk management experts at the Shift Up Summit and discover why it's imperative to elevate to the C-suite and beyond.

February 21, 2024

How Private Equity Firms Can Streamline Portfolio Optimization With CRQ

PE firms can leverage on-demand CRQ for portfolio optimization, enhanced cyber risk management, and cost-effective cyber insurance policies.

February 15, 2024

Transforming Cybersecurity Risk Assessments Into Actionable Plans With CRQ

Combining traditional cyber risk methods with CRQ turns ambiguity into actionable data for CISOs, driving informed decision-making.

February 12, 2024

Cyber Risk Progression Feature Empowers CISOs to Highlight Success Over Time

Risk Progression feature empowers CISOs and CRQ users to inspect and understand the changes in their cyber risk over time.

February 6, 2024

Monitoring Progress With CRQ for Cybersecurity Performance Management

Tracking cyber risk data over time, rather than solely relying on real-time data, enables CISOs to build a persuasive case for stakeholders.

January 25, 2024

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Implementation - A How-To Get Started Guide

As cyber threats evolve, adopting a cybersecurity maturity model becomes crucial to implement in an organization.

January 23, 2024

Determining Cyber Materiality in a Post-SEC Cyber Rule World

Unravel cyber materiality in the post-SEC era, exploring thresholds, quantitative insights, and incident analysis for effective disclosure.

January 22, 2024

The Need For a Shift Up Strategy, Using CRQ for Resilience, Part 3

CRQ elevates cybersecurity dialogue to organizational heights, crucial for resilience in the digital age. Read Part 3.

January 17, 2024

The Need For a Shift Up Strategy, Using CRQ for Resilience, Part 2

CRQ significantly aids organizations in elevating cybersecurity discussion to the highest organizational leves.

January 16, 2024

Top 9 Cyber Risk Scenarios That Can Lead to Financial Loss in 2024

Uncover 2024's top 9 cyber risks, assess costs and safeguard your finances—stay prepared and invest wisely against evolving threats.

January 15, 2024

How To Calculate Cybersecurity ROI and Communicate It to Executives

Cybersecurity ROI calculator empowers CISOs for modern digital challenges, fostering stronger stakeholder relations for business resilience.

January 11, 2024

CRQ Journey Part 3: Communicable, Calibrated, Granular Results

Avid's ex-CISO discovers a CRQ delivering unbiased financial insights, translating tech jargon into business language.

January 10, 2024

The Need For a Shift Up Strategy, Using CRQ for Resilience, Part 1

CRQ elevates cybersecurity discussions to the highest organizational levels, crucial for resilience in the digital age.

January 4, 2024

Quantify Cyber Materiality When Navigating APRA's Regulations

Easily navigate APRA’s cybersecurity regulations with CRQ. Discover how quantifying preliminary risk thresholds strengthens compliance.

December 18, 2023

CRQ Journey Part 2: The Importance of Unbiased Data in Financial CRQ

Ex-Avid CISO, Dmitriy Sokolovskiy, saw the need for precise financial data to justify cybersecurity plans to the board.

December 13, 2023

CRQ Journey Part 1: The Problem With Standalone Cyber Frameworks

Discover ex-Avid CISO Dmitriy Sokolovskiy's path to financial cyber risk quantification, aiding boardroom cyber risk articulation.

December 11, 2023

Moving Beyond the Cyber Risk Matrix With Defensible CRQ Data

Matrices fall short in the evolving cyber risk landscape. Explore limitations and see how CRQ offers data-driven insights for resilience.

December 6, 2023

The SEC, the SolarWinds Complaint, and the Lack of Transparency

The charges against SolarWinds CISO Tim Brown ignore all boardroom accountability. But with CRQ, the CISO can ensure everyone is fully aware

December 4, 2023

Future-Proof Your Cyber Risk Management With 7 Top Trends in 2024

Start preparing for cybersecurity in 2024 now with our in-depth analysis of top trends!

November 20, 2023

Experts React to SEC’s Latest Cyber Disclosure Regulations

Discover the insights of cybersecurity, legal, and financial experts as they react to the SEC's groundbreaking cyber disclosure regulations.

October 31, 2023

CISO’s Guide to Data-Driven Budget for Cyber Security Spend

Learn how CRQ can ensure you have the funds to protect your organization against the rising global cost of cyber attacks.

October 25, 2023

Preparing for a Cyber Catastrophe With a Data-Driven Risk Appetite

Explore the vital role of assessing third-party risks when defining your cyber risk appetite.

October 18, 2023

Evolution of Cybersecurity: From Passwords to On-Demand CRQ

Explore the evolution of the cybersecurity industry from simple passwords to advanced financial cyber risk quantification models.

October 11, 2023

Kovrr Highlighted in Gartner's CRQ Category in Gartner® Hype Cycle™

Kovrr has been recognized in the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cyber Risk Management this year.

September 7, 2023

Kovrr’s Enterprise CRQ Platform Available on Microsoft Azure Market

Microsoft Azure Marketplace now offers Kovrr's on-demand cyber risk quantification platform.

September 5, 2023

An Easy Guide to Understanding Risk Management and Quantification, 2

Part two delves into the transformative potential of converting cyber risks from financial insights to actionable plans

August 14, 2023

How to Negotiate the Best Cyber Insurance Policy

Avoid the number one mistake enterprises make when negotiating a cyber insurance policy. It’s time to leverage cyber risk quantification.

August 9, 2023

An Easy Guide to Understanding Risk Management and Quantification, 1

Kovrr hosted a webinar on CRQ's pivotal role in board-level decisions, examining various CRQ dimensions, benefits, and challenges.

August 3, 2023

New SEC Requirements Unite Security Leaders and Key Stakeholders

New SEC rules demand frequent security disclosure and instant incident reporting, empowering security teams in the boardroom.

July 17, 2023

New CRQ Platform Feature: Risk Evaluation

A comprehensive solution—from potent risk metrics to tailored mitigation actions, threat intelligence insights, deep risk driver analysis.

July 13, 2023

The Power of Effective Continuous Control Monitoring Combined With CRQ

Learn how to optimize cybersecurity risk management with continuous control monitoring.

June 19, 2023

Debunking the Misconception That CRQ Requires a Lot of Data Collection

The ease and simplicity of the CRQ process largely depends on utilizing the right platform.

June 8, 2023

MOVEit File Transfer Zero-Day Compromises Multiple Organizations

In early June, a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software was exploited by the Lace Tempest group.

June 1, 2023

May 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Highlights include social media and retail breaches, including an extortion-only attacks by BianLian ransomware group.

May 30, 2023

How Data Integration Benefits Cyber Risk Exposure Management

Discover the benefits of data integration and how it can help companies effectively manage their cyber exposure and ensure data security.

May 2, 2023

April 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Highlighted cyber events include breaches in the healthcare and retail industries and a recent FBI seize of a popular dark web forums.

April 24, 2023

Board’s Crucial Role in Mitigating and Preventing Cyber Risks

Boards can improve their visibility and ownership of corporate cyber risk management programs by following these best practices.

April 3, 2023

SEC Mandates Companies Report Financial Impact of Cyber Risk

SEC regulations will push decision makers to ensure they have a robust approach to monitoring and mitigating their cyber risk exposure.

March 30, 2023

March 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Last month's cyber events include major breaches in the cryptocurrency, social media and auto manufacturing industries.

March 15, 2023

Cyber Risk Quantification Based on the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework

By using the MITRE framework, Kovrr is able to model realistic attack behavior based on a wide base of industry expertise and experience.

March 13, 2023

How Can GRC Teams Leverage Cyber Risk Quantification?

CRQ enables GRC teams to understand better their cybersecurity posture and communicate cyber risk more effectively to stakeholders.

March 2, 2023

February 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Discover the latest news on cyber breaches, vulnerability repots, and fraud losses for U.S citizens.

February 20, 2023

New Feature: NIST CSF Mitigation Recommendations

Our platform has updated its NIST CSF v.1.1, enabling better alignment of security controls with internal communications.

February 15, 2023

January 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Learn more about recent cyber breaches in the telecommunications, healthcare, and financial services industries.

February 7, 2023

Ask a CISO Series, Part 3: How Should CISOs Prepare Themselves for 2023 Challenges?

Check out Part 3 of our "Ask a CISO" series and find out how to better prepare for the 2023 cyber risk challenges.

January 31, 2023

Ask a CISO Series, Part 2: What Major Trends Will Impact 2023?

Check out Part 2 of our "Ask a CISO" series and find out which cyber risk and management trends will have the biggest impact in 2023.

January 24, 2023

Ask a CISO Series, Part 1: What Will Be the Top Cybersecurity Threats in 2023?

In Part 1 of our series, we interviewed top CISOs about their predictions for the latest cybersecurity threats.

January 16, 2023

New CRQ Feature: CIS IG Level Controls

What’s new for Kovrr's cyber risk quantification platform? Check out our new feature: CIS IG level controls!

January 11, 2023

December 2023 Cyber Event Roundup

Learn more about recent breaches in the cryptocurrency, transportation and cloud computing industries.

January 5, 2023

CISOs: Here’s How to Prove the ROI of Your Cybersecurity Budget?

By using cyber risk quantification, CISO’s can demonstrate the ROI of their current spend.

January 1, 2023

A Risk-Focused Approach to Security Control Prioritization

Discover how financial insights about security projects can reduce risk and improve resilience.

December 12, 2022

2022 End of the Cybersecurity Year Roundup

Explore the top breach trends, cyber vulnerabilities, and data incidents of the cyber risk landscape in 2022.

December 6, 2022

New Feature: Custom Damage Types

What’s new for Kovrr's cyber risk quantification platform? Check out our new feature: Custom damage types.

November 22, 2022

How to Choose the Optimal CRQ Framework

Choosing the right CRQ platform is crucial for any business looking to financially quantify cyber risk‍.

November 15, 2022

New Features: Third-Party Cyber Risk Quantification & Transparent Data

What’s new for Kovrr's cyber risk quantification platform? Check out our new features: Third party risk quantification & data transparency.

November 3, 2022

October 2022 Cyber Event Roundup

Discover recent breaches in the healthcare and finance industries from October 2022.

September 29, 2022

September 2022 Cyber Event Roundup

Learn more about breaches in the hospitality, social platforms, and public services industries, occuring in September 2022.

September 21, 2022

Are You Buying Too Much Cyber Insurance Coverage? Use CRQ to Find Out

Having a cyber insurance policy doesn’t automatically mean you’re sufficiently protected, but you can take control of your policy with CRQ.

September 13, 2022

What Keeps a CISO Up at Night? New Cybersecurity Regulations

With new cybersecurity regulations and standards, CISOs these days have to keep up with more than just cyberthreats.

September 5, 2022

3 Reasons Why CISOs Love Cyber Risk Management Platforms

Cyber risk management platforms enable CISO to prioritize cybersecurity and justifying cyber investments in their organizations.

September 1, 2022

August 2022 Cyber Event Roundup

Read Kovrr's August Cyber Event Roundup to learn about recent breaches in the cloud and infrastructure industries.

August 11, 2022

Top 5 Cyber Risk Scenarios That Can Lead to Financial Loss

To shore up their financial position, businesses should understand how different types of events can lead to loss.

August 8, 2022

July 2022 Cyber Event Roundup

In Kovrr's July 2022 Cyber Event Roundup, we discuss recent breaches among finance and communications companies.

July 19, 2022

Why MSSPs Need Cyber Risk Quantification

With CRQ, MSSPs can discuss cybersecurity using the language of money.

July 14, 2022

June 2022 Cyber Event Roundup

June 2022's Cyber Event Roundup discusses recent breaches in healthcare, law firms, and financial service companies.

July 6, 2022

What Keeps a CISO Up at Night? Reporting to the Board

Reporting to the board doesn’t have to be difficult. Just find a common language and communicate in simple, effective terms.

June 22, 2022

The Whys and Hows of Cyber Risk Quantification

As Cybersecurity grows rapidly, stakeholders need to rethink their strategies for managing and financially quantifying cyber risks.

June 22, 2022

What Keeps a CISO Up at Night? Managing Cyber Supply Chain Risk

Executives and boards need to find alignment and prioritize cybersecurity, including cyber supply chain risk management.

June 14, 2022

Factoring Cyber Risk Into Mergers & Acquisitions

By using financial cyber risk quantification, stakeholders in an M&A deal can calculate the cost of cyber risk.

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