privacysavvy: UpGuard's September Updates: New Features & Top Workplace 🛡️

Hi there,

Welcome to the September 2024 edition of What's New at UpGuard! This month, we're thrilled to announce that we've been recognized as one of Australia's Best Places to Work. Additionally, we celebrated another successful UpGuard Summit, where we delved into strategies for security teams to tackle emerging threats.

On the product front, we're excited to unveil several new features: you can now send security questionnaires to vendors via our API, we've enhanced attack surface risk categorization, and we've introduced auto-generated commentary for Board Summary PowerPoint reports. Don't miss out on our latest cybersecurity resources, including the Top 8 Vendor Risk Monitoring Solutions in 2024 and key insights on the transition from NIS to NIS2.

Read on to learn more and stay up-to-date with everything UpGuard has to offer!

- Leah Sadoian

Cybersecurity Writer

Company Highlights

UpGuard Recognized as one of Australia's Best Places to Work

Our team recently attended the Australian Great Place to Work awards in Sydney, winning the title of one the best workplaces in the country! As a remote-first company, we're thrilled to be recognised as one of the best places to work throughout Australia, the UK and The Bay Area. Here's to continuing to build a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Read more.

Highlights from UpGuard's August 2024 Summit

The latest UpGuard Summit was a huge success, with meaningful sessions and insightful discussions. If you weren't able to attend or missed any sessions, all talks are available here for replay. Each session provided valuable insights into overcoming some of today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges. Interested in speaking at a future UpGuard Summit? We're always looking for speakers! Fill out this form to learn more.

Product Updates

Send Security Questionnaires using UpGuard API

You can now effortlessly send and monitor security questionnaires directly from your current systems and workflows using the UpGuard API. Harness the power of the new 'send questionnaire' endpoint to seamlessly kickstart your vendor assessments and minimize manual efforts. For detailed guidance, explore our article on How to send a security questionnaire via the UpGuard API and dive into our comprehensive API documentation.

Expanded Categorization of Attack Surface Risks

To provide you with more precise and actionable insight, we've updated how we categorize risks detected on the external attack surface. We've expanded and restructured our existing risk detections, growing from five categories to ten. Additionally, our enhanced scoring algorithm now more accurately reflects the level of risk associated with each finding. Read more.

New Auto-Generated Commentary in Board Summary Reports

We've added auto-generated commentary for each visualization in the Board Summary PowerPoint report, so you can generate a powerful presentation with key insights instantly. Fully customizable, this commentary allows you to tailor the content to your audience and incorporate your unique perspectives. Read more.

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New Cybersecurity Resources

From NIS to NIS2: What You Need to Know

Understanding the shift from NIS to NIS2 is essential for protecting your organization from cybersecurity threats. Our latest blog delves into the significant updates brought by NIS2 and outlines actionable steps to ensure your organization remains compliant.

Events

ET CISO Annual Conclave: September 19–22

UpGuard is heading to Vizag, India for The Economic Times CISO Annual Conclave, happening September 19–22! This event will feature top Indian CISCOs and professionals in Data Privacy, Risk, and Compliance presenting in-depth knowledge-sharing sessions and networking opportunities. Be sure to come by Booth 36 and 37 to say hello to our team and check out our latest product offerings. Read more.

InfoSec World: September 23–25

Join the UpGuard Team at InfoSec World, taking place from September 23–25 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! As proud sponsors, we're thrilled to be part of this premier event, where industry leaders will converge to address the most critical cybersecurity issues, from defense mechanisms and emerging threats to governance and compliance. Swing by Booth #407 to meet our team and schedule a demo at InfoSec World by clicking here.