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In light of the Crowdstrike incident, this event highlights the need to ensure that the proper security measures and business practices are put in place and to continually protect your organization against third-party risk exposures. Although the incident was not a result of a cyber attack, there are a few key lessons we can learn from this. Read our latest blog for more details on the Crowdstrike incident and how to respond ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gfbjWsVF ❗️UpGuard is committed to helping organizations respond to the CrowdStrike incident safely and ensuring they have the information needed to mitigate its effects across their third and fourth-party ecosystems. In particular, users of our Concentration Risk module can get a sense of CrowdStrike’s fourth-party impacts.

We’re providing all customers with free enhanced access to manage the impact of the CrowdStrike incident on their supply chain: 🔒 All BreachSight customers can access Vendor Risk for free for 14 days. Identify which vendors were impacted and take proactive measures. Contact our support team to get access. 🔍 All Vendor Risk customers now have 1 month of free access to our Fourth-Parties module. Understand concentration risk across your supply chain and protect your organization. 🌐 Any organization can get 14 days of free access to UpGuard. Discover the power of comprehensive third-party cyber risk management. We’re committed to helping you navigate these turbulent times with the tools and insights you need to protect your business. #cybersecurity #thirdpartyrisk #riskmanagement #CrowdStrike #ciso #infosec

I want to give kudos to UpGuard for giving it’s customers a free 30 day trial of their 4th party insights service. This will allow their customers a more accurate understanding of the impact to their vendors due to the CrowdStrike incident. #crowdstrike #upguard

❗ IMPORTANT❗ Australia's Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security, Clare O'Neil, issued a warning that scammers are looking to take advantage of the Crowdstrike incident ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02HlLvQ0 Three tips to avoid being scammed: 1️⃣ Do NOT reply to anyone claiming they can help reboot your Windows system. 2️⃣ NEVER provide personal details over the phone, text, or email, even if they claim to be a Crowdstrike employee. 3️⃣ Report any suspicious activity to relevant authorities. UpGuard is fully committed to helping users and organizations respond to the CrowdStrike incident safely and ensuring they have the information needed to mitigate its effects across their third and fourth-party ecosystems. Users of our Concentration Risk module can get a sense of CrowdStrike’s fourth-party impacts. In the meantime, for any other questions, feel free to contact us for any help or questions. Refer to our blog for more details on how to respond to the Crowdstrike incident ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02Hm2HG0

And so it begins... we're already seeing activity on hacker forums about exploiting the CrowdStrike incident.

🥂 If you're attending Black Hat USA, don't miss the UpGuard Networking Event & Happy Hour! Make sure you sign up in person at Booth #2940 or use this link to get added to the guest list 👉 https://lu.ma/om13jd6m 📍 We'll be hosting this exclusive event inside the Franklin Lounge at the Delano Tower, which is just a few minutes away from the main conference floor inside Mandalay Bay! 📆 August 7th, 2024 🕰️ 6 pm - 7:30 pm PT 🥃 Come grab a few drinks with us and relax! See you there 👋

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⌛️ It's the final day to register for our EMEA-based webinar, "Navigating Third-Party Risk in Europe: Preparing for Regulatory Changes" as Onur Karakus, Manager of Cyber Strategy & Risk at KPMG Netherlands, walks us through the latest regulatory landscape, including the latest DORA and NIS2 regulations. 🗣️ Join us to gain critical insights into important upcoming regulatory changes and learn strategies for effective third-party risk management! 📆 Date: July 17th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:00 BST / 14:00 CEST 👋 Register now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSX7fyCj

🚨 It's the last day to sign up for the "Mastering Third-Party Risk in Finance" webinar happening tomorrow! Don't miss an opportunity to join in as we discuss key vendor risk management strategies for the finance industry in the APAC region! ⭐️ We'll be joined by Simon Bishop, Head of Information Security at TSB New Zealand, so now's your chance to get a closer look at how TSB Bank navigates third-party risks in the financial industry, manages compliance with key regulations and industry frameworks, implements comprehensive cyber risk prevention, and more! 📅 Date: July 16th 🕐 Time: 1:00 pm AEST / 8:30 am IST 🔗 Register now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9-kY6FR

⭐️ UpGuard is going to Black Hat USA 2024 in Las Vegas this year -- one of the biggest cybersecurity events of the year! This premier event is hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from August 3-8, so come find us at Booth #2940 for games, giveaways, and a good time! 📆 Dates: August 3-8 (main conference August 6-8) 📍 Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada 🎧 We'll also be raffling off a pair of AirPods Max, along with tons of other free goodies and swag, so make sure you stop by the booth during the week! 👀 Follow our latest blog for your complete guide to Black Hat USA with key tips on how to survive the week ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkWejbhE