Blogs

Cybersecurity Strategies for Manufacturing
End-to-End Visibility for Manufacturing
Monitor and protect your critical Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments

CISO Perspective with George Jones: Building a Resilient Vulnerability Management Program
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the significance of vulnerability management cannot be overstated. Cyber threats are dynamic and relentless, constantly evolving in sophistication and scope.

Vulnerability Prioritization Strategies for Effective Exposure Management

Navigating the Cyber World: Understanding Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Threats
Cyber risks, cyber threats, and cyber vulnerabilities are closely related concepts, but each plays a distinct role in digital information security. Understanding their differences is crucial for implementing effective security measures and strategies. The quick and easy breakdown is:

Leading the Charge in AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Microsoft Co-Pilot for Security
As cyber threats continue to evolve, the integration of advancements in technologies such as large language models (LLMs) and generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs) is becoming increasingly crucial to mature cybersecurity posture. With the announcement of Microsoft Co-Pilot for Security general availability, Critical Start is excited to share our journey as part of the Partner Private Preview.

The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity — Combining Proactive and Reactive Controls for Superior Risk Management
Evolve Your Cybersecurity Program to a balanced approach that prioritizes both Reactive and Proactive tools.
Back in 1987, when 5 1/4-inch floppy disks were the go-to for transferring data, the first antivirus software program was released.

Set Your Organization Up for Risk Reduction with the Critical Start Vulnerability Management Service
With cyber threats and vulnerabilities constantly evolving, it’s essential that organizations take steps to protect themselves. One of the most critical components to effective risk reduction is vulnerability management. However, many organizations struggle with creating and maintaining a successful vulnerability management program.

Navigating the New Era of Cybersecurity with NIST CSF 2.0
Since its inception in 2014, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) has evolved into a cornerstone of global cybersecurity practices. Initially developed in response to growing cyber threats and the need for a standardized approach to managing those threats, NIST CSF was rapidly adopted by organizations worldwide, transcending industries and borders.

CISO Perspective with George Jones: The Top 10 Metrics for Evaluating Asset Visibility Programs

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Vulnerability Detection and Exposure Management
Part One of Three: Exposure Management that Drives Tangible Cyber Risk Reduction Outcomes

Critical Start CTO and Forbes Technology Council Member Publishes Benefits and Cautions of Aligning With Cybersecurity Frameworks
In his latest piece for Forbes, Benefits and Cautions of Aligning With Cybersecurity Frameworks, Critical Start CTO and Forbes Technology Council member, Randy Watkins, emphasizes the significance of adopting cybersecurity frameworks and explores the top three benefits—as well as one