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The Increasing Threat from Inside: A Proactive and Targeted Approach to Managing Insider Risk
Extracts from a report co-authored by Next Peak co-founder Jim Cummings in his capacity as Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman. Co-authors: Paul Mee, Rico Brandenburg and Matthew Gruber. This report was first published on oliverwyman.com in March 2019, please click here for the full report. Insider threat represents a growing contribution to an organization’s overall cyber risk exposure. A significant number of executives fall victim to common misconceptions about insider risk and, therefore, they typically do not believe that their organization’s own workers pose a significant threat. Even those who do, find it challenging to make significant headway, as doing so requires tackling a host of thorny legal and HR issues. As a result, many organizations have underinvested in this
Introducing Next Peak’s Cyber Defender Network
At Next Peak we take our clients’ cyber defense very seriously. Our founders Greg Rattray and James Cummings have decades of corporate and national security cyber experience, and they have built an elite network of highly qualified Cyber Defenders to help clients address their most difficult cyber defense challenges. Next Peak Defenders have been specifically chosen for their expertise and real-world operational experience, and have a wide range of business, technology, and military backgrounds. Today, Next Peak’s Defenders are actively engaged with our global clients, supporting defensive efforts within the ever-changing cyber threat landscape. Next Peak’s Cyber Defenders have spent decades building deep and proven strategies and methodologies to defend against advanced cyber threats in both national security and corporate
Targeted Attacks: Defending Against an Evolving Threat
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued multiple alerts warning of increased cyber attacks on medical research and other organizations that have not traditionally been targeted by advanced threat actors. While targeted attacks are not new, we are seeing the nature and objectives of attackers expand. Threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated technology, tools and techniques, including those produced by nation state militaries and intelligence organizations. Yet most organizations still just react, investing in cybersecurity programs based on regulation and common maturity frameworks rather than in proactive risk mitigation strategies. While these cybersecurity programs are essential to promoting good cyber practice, reactive approaches do not adequately counter targeted attacks. As targeted attacks evolve, organizations need to commit to
Press Release: Next Peak Welcomes John Bansemer and Jaci Tomek as New Senior Advisors
NEW YORK, NY, August 13, 2020 – Next Peak, a leading cyber advisory and defense services firm, today announced the formation of its advisory board with two widely recognized national security and cyber business thought leaders. John Bansemer and Jaci Tomek bring complementary skillsets to Next Peak co-founders, Dr. Greg Rattray and Jim Cummings that will be instrumental in meeting the demands of its growing customer base. As the world undergoes fundamental shifts with the COVID-19 pandemic and business become more digital, Next Peak helps clients defend against today’s rapidly changing cyber security environment. Companies and security teams are facing threats from increasingly complex and advanced adversaries that are quickly expanding the range of companies they attack. Next Peak has advanced
The Increasing Threat from Inside: A Proactive and Targeted Approach to Managing Insider Risk
Extracts from a report co-authored by Next Peak co-founder Jim Cummings in his capacity as Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman. Co-authors: Paul Mee, Rico Brandenburg and Matthew Gruber. This report was first published on oliverwyman.com in March 2019, please click
Introducing Next Peak’s Cyber Defender Network
At Next Peak we take our clients’ cyber defense very seriously. Our founders Greg Rattray and James Cummings have decades of corporate and national security cyber experience, and they have built an elite network of highly qualified Cyber Defenders to
Targeted Attacks: Defending Against an Evolving Threat
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued multiple alerts warning of increased cyber attacks on medical research and other organizations that have not traditionally been targeted by advanced threat actors. While targeted attacks are not new, we are
Press Release: Next Peak Welcomes John Bansemer and Jaci Tomek as New Senior Advisors
NEW YORK, NY, August 13, 2020 – Next Peak, a leading cyber advisory and defense services firm, today announced the formation of its advisory board with two widely recognized national security and cyber business thought leaders. John Bansemer and Jaci Tomek
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Intelligent Cyber Research: On Geopolitical Cyber Risk Across Industries
Most organizations now accept that geopolitical risk translates into cyber risks. Cyber incidents have ranked as the number one global business risk for multiple years, outpacing natural catastrophes, regulatory disruption,
Next Peak’s Intelligent Cyber Research offers new Geo Cyber Risk Index
Next Peak’s Intelligent Cyber Research (ICR), inspired by co-founder Greg Rattray’s vision to merge geopolitical intelligence with cyber insight, is ready to empower organizations to make informed, forward-looking decisions. On
Next Peak Launches “Intelligent Cyber Research”
For the last decade, Next Peak co-founder Greg Rattray has been developing an idea around his passion for the intersection of geopolitics and cyber. Today, as geopolitical risks are increasing