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Data is the most valuable currency online, which makes a breach a reputation killer. While regulations like GDPR and HIPAA are mandated by law, SOC 2 is a voluntary commitment that tells customers and business partners: “We take security seriously, and we can prove it.” That proof matters more than ever as third parties play…

Cyber incidents in Australia ranged from massive ransomware attacks to opportunistic database exposures throughout 2025. This report, produced with the aid of machine‑learning tools, reviews known data breaches that became public between January 2025 and January 2026. The article is modelled on Bright Defense’s month‑by‑month breach round‑up and is intended for general awareness. It combines…

Imagine trying to secure a house by installing the most expensive smart locks on the front door, while leaving the back window unlatched and the basement door wide open. You’ve spent the money, but are you actually safer? A cybersecurity gap assessment is essentially a “home security audit” for your digital estate. It looks past…

The team at Bright Defense has curated an exhaustive breakdown of over 250+ critical insider threat statistics for 2025. This guide serves as an evidence-based resource to help you understand the changing risks originating from within your own organization. In this article, you’ll find hand-picked statistics about: [Note: These statistics were carefully handpicked from the…

Cyberbullying isn’t just a schoolyard problem anymore, it’s a 24/7 crisis. Recent cybersecurity statistics paints a disturbing picture: nearly 60% of U.S. teens have now experienced some form of cyberbullying in their lifetime.  Unlike traditional bullying, the harassment doesn’t stop when the school bell rings; it follows them home, into their bedrooms, and onto the…

For companies handling customer data, SOC 2 attestation has rapidly shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a core market requirement.  Today, 65% of organizations report that buyers, investors, and partners demand proof of compliance, making SOC 2 the most requested attestation across B2B SaaS. The operational benefits are immediate: companies with a valid SOC 2 and…

In 2024, third-party breaches accounted for 35.5% of all incidents, while new disclosure rules now give public companies only four business days to report a material cyber event. These developments have changed how SOC 2 audits are viewed. The process is no longer limited to verifying strong controls; it now focuses on proving that a…

Securing customer data isn’t just smart, it’s a financial safeguard. With the average U.S. data breach now exceeding $10 million and vendor compromise ranking among the top attack vectors, a SOC 2 report has become more than a compliance checkbox. It’s a public proof of trust. Yet reaching that attestation can be grueling. Teams spend…

The Bright Defense team has gathered 187 up-to-date phishing statistics for 2025. This article brings together the most recent data on how phishing continues to shape cybersecurity incidents across industries and regions.  Drawing from trusted sources such as the FBI, Homeland Security, Verizon, BlackBerry, Sophos, Arctic Wolf, and Check Point Research, the dataset reflects the…

The team at Bright Defense has compiled a detailed list of staggering 500+ up-to-date ransomware statistics for 2025. This is without a shadow of doubt the biggest collection of ransomware statistics to date, containing data from trusted industry leaders such as Mandiant, Fortinet, IBM, and Sophos. In this article, you’ll find carefully selected data points…