Cyber Security Archives

New Study Reveals Impact of Cyberattacks on Consumer Confidence, Corporate Reputation

Cyber Security, ReputationBy Reputation Us October 7, 2019

Consumers trust banks/credit unions, private companies and health care providers most to handle personal information; Organizations face adverse consequences if a cyber incident is mishandled PORTLAND, Ore., October 7, 2019 — ReputationUs (RepUs) and DHM Research released results from a first-of-its-kind study during Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) that examines the effects of cyberattacks on corporate…

Linking Cybersecurity and Corporate Reputation. Survey Results Coming Soon!

Cyber Security, ReputationBy Reputation Us September 11, 2019

In the coming weeks, RepUs and DHM Research will nationally unveil the results of the first of its kind survey that links the impact cyber attacks have on corporations’ reputation. The study will also explore the variables of trust and confidence consumers have after a result of a cyber incident. Sample questions include: How confident…

A Reputational Look at Cyber Security’s “Zero Trust”

Cyber Security, ReputationBy Casey Boggs July 29, 2019

There’s an irony in having a reputation management firm address the cyber security trend, “Zero Trust.” While we advocate the importance of trust to bolster a company’s reputation, we conversely adopt the Zero Trust model to defend against the sometimes irreversible damage of today’s sophisticated cyber threats. The Zero Trust structure was originally introduced by…

Reputation Ransom: The Latest Cyber Security Threat

Cyber SecurityBy Casey Boggs June 11, 2019

The term “ransomware” has become all too common in today’s cyber security discussion. For those who have heard the term, but unfamiliar with what it is, here’s a brief definition: Our friends at ZDNet describe ransomware as a form of malicious software–or malware–which encrypts documents on a PC or even across a network. Victims can…

“The Wolf” (Pulp Fiction) – An Example of Crisis Management?

Crisis Management, Cyber Security, ReputationBy Casey Boggs January 29, 2019

There is no universally approved or formal title for professionals who perform immediate crisis support. Often used titles include “PR Pros” or “PR guy or gal,” or generally speaking, “Crisis people” (e.g., “Wells Fargo‘s PR people were spinning this crisis into a positive for the bank.”). The label “spin doctors” is one that makes us negatively cringe.…

The Western Bankers Association Announces Incident Response Program to Bolster Cybersecurity for Member Banks

Cyber SecurityBy ReputationUs December 5, 2018

SACRAMENTO, CA, – The Western Bankers Association (WBA) today announced the availability of a new member benefit, the Incident Response Program (IRP) designed to help member banks prepare for and mitigate against cyber incidents. The IRP team consists of four cybersecurity functions and specialists: Peter Marchel of Marchel & Associates Risk Consulting, Sean Hoar of Lewis Brisbois (legal), Carl York…

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