How Do I Fix My RiskRecon Score?

The RiskRecon score provides a snapshot of your organization’s overall cybersecurity health.  This score, you can view on the Cyvatar platform, is a high-level indicator based on external factors observed by RiskRecon, a service powered by Mastercard. Understanding and improving this score is a key part of enhancing your cybersecurity posture.

RiskRecon algorithms discover systems based on the supervised machine learning model and conduct a passive analysis of every domain, domain hosts, email servers, and so forth.

Steps to Improve Your RiskRecon Score

While the complimentary version of the RiskRecon service offers valuable insights, it’s important to understand that the details behind the score are not fully disclosed in this snapshot. Here are some ways you can work towards improving your score:

1. Align to Security Best Practices:

   • Review your current cybersecurity practices and make sure they align with industry best practices. Consider implementing a cybersecurity framework such as NIST or CIS.
   • Focus on the basics: use strong password policies, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure remote access points.

2. Harden System Configurations:

   • Secure configurations for your systems are crucial. Audit and update your firewall, web server, and other critical systems to ensure they are set to the highest security standards.
   • Disable unnecessary services and features that could expose your systems to potential vulnerabilities.

3. Patch Vulnerabilities:

   • Regularly update and patch your software and systems. Many vulnerabilities that attackers exploit are already known but remain unpatched.
   • Schedule frequent vulnerability scans to ensure that any newly discovered security gaps are promptly addressed.

Want More In-Depth Insights?

The complimentary version of RiskRecon provides a high-level overview, but upgrading to a full RiskRecon service offers more detailed insights into specific risks and actionable recommendations tailored to your organization's needs. This enhanced visibility will help you pinpoint the exact areas to address to elevate your score and overall security.

Need Assistance?

We're committed to supporting you on your cybersecurity journey. If you’d like more information on upgrading to a full RiskRecon subscription or need help with your next steps, our team is here to assist.

Please reach out to Cyvatar Support or schedule time with a Cyvatar Solution Outcome Advisor for personalized guidance.