What is a Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessment?
A cybersecurity control self-assessment is a process in which an organization benchmarks its own security practices against established standards. But what does that mean exactly?
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Difference Between Risk Assessments and Cybersecurity Control Self-Assessments
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Learn the complementary, but distinct differences between a risk assessment and a cybersecurity assessment, and how they both contribute to understanding an organization’s security posture.
Frequently Asked Questions about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a widely adopted, flexible framework that can help organizations assess their cyber readiness. You might find yourself asking questions like "Where do I start?" This blog is here to walk you through those common questions.
What Financial Institutions Say They Are Using to Replace the FFIEC CAT
With the FFIEC retiring the CAT, we surveyed 400+ financial institutions to reveal how they plan to transition and which cybersecurity frameworks they prefer next.
What Framework Do I Replace the FFIEC CAT With?
On August 29, 2024, the FFIEC announced they would be sunsetting the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) effective August 31, 2025. For the last ten years, the CAT has been a staple for many financial institutions’ cybersecurity programs. As a result, many institutions now face the question: “Which cybersecurity framework should I use?” Let’s talk about how to pick a cybersecurity framework.
A Complete History of the FFIEC CAT
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive timeline of the FFIEC CAT and how its implementation has changed over the years.
The Changing Definition of Risk
In this article, we discuss the increasingly adopted definition of risk in today's cybersecurity world as well as its associated opportunities.
How Often Should You Complete the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool?
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In this article, we review 5 things that help determine how often you should complete the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT).
How InTREx-CU Will Affect Your 2022 NCUA Exam
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In this article, we answer common questions the Tandem team has received regarding InTREx-CU and how it will be addressed in Tandem.
Integrating Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
In October 2020, the NIST published NISTIR 8286 over Integrating Cybersecurity and ERM. In this article, we will summarize some of the key concepts presented in the NIST document.
What Sets Tandem Apart?
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Here are 10 reasons why over 1400 organizations have chosen Tandem over other cybersecurity and compliance software solutions.