Astragar is pleased to announce the release of our new whitepaper, “Transforming Cybersecurity Leadership: Enabling the Board with Contextual Risk Quantification.” This resource explores how CISOs and risk leaders can […]

In today’s high-stakes digital economy, cyber-risk quantification (CRQ) has evolved from a niche capability to a critical driver of strategic decision-making. Astragar empowers security and risk leaders to bridge the gap between […]

Last Thursday night, the Astragar team had the privilege of hosting our inaugural networking event in partnership with Ofofo. It was more than just a gathering — it was the start […]

The global cyber insurance market is in the midst of extraordinary growth. Recent reports project that the market will surge from $12.3B in 2025 to over $52B by 2033, with […]

On Wednesday, April 16, funding for MITRE’s work on the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program — the global standard for identifying software security flaws — was set to expire.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software was meant to simplify risk and regulatory complexity. Instead, it has spawned a bloated, expensive, and fragmented ecosystem — more bureaucracy than benefit, more licence fees than leadership.

The 2025 Cyber Landscape: Escalating Complexity and Threats As of 2025, the cyber risk environment has reached unprecedented complexity: Rising Attack Volumes: An overwhelming 72% of organizations report heightened cyber risks […]

For years, the cybersecurity industry has focused on cyber risk quantification—measuring threats and vulnerabilities in financial terms. While this has improved board-level conversations, it still leaves decision-makers asking: What does this actually […]

Cyber risk contextualization is rapidly emerging as the gold standard in cyber risk management, outclassing traditional cyber risk quantification by converting technical data into strategic decisions that directly defend the […]

The insurance industry stands at a crossroads in 2025. As digital transformation accelerates, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and risk managers are navigating a threat landscape that is more complex […]

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations face increasingly complex digital risks that require robust strategies. Modern approaches—combining cyber risk assessment, advanced cyber insurance analytics, and proactive vulnerability management — […]

If you’re a CISO or risk manager in financial services, you know the stakes have never been higher. The sector is a magnet for cybercriminals, regulators are tightening the screws, […]

Let’s face it: cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem. For financial services, insurance and fintech organisations, it’s a core business issue – one that can make or break […]

In today’s threat-heavy environment, cybersecurity isn’t just a technology concern — it’s a business priority. Yet many organisations still face a costly disconnect: technology and business leaders often assess cyber […]

Every day, cybersecurity teams face billions of potential threats. But these numbers alone don’t translate into material business risk. At Astragar, our platform is built on a foundational insight: a threat […]

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, organizations face an overwhelming mix of cyber threats. For years, the industry has focused on cyber risk quantification—assigning numerical values to threats and vulnerabilities to […]

Earlier this spring, Astragar board advisor Craig C. Shrader (CISO, CISSP, QTE) sat down with Josef Martens, Ph.D., for the Technology Executives Club’s Top Innovators Series. The conversation, now available […]

April was a milestone month for Astragar.  We took the stage at Innovate Finance’s Pitch360 London event, the flagship pitching competition spotlighting the UK’s most exciting FinTech talent and emerging […]

Once upon a boardroom minute, the Chief Risk Officer sat confidently, arms folded, reassured by the glow of an all-singing, all-dancing GRC dashboard. “Our GRC vendor has it all covered,” […]

Often times we use terms like exploits , threats and vulnerabilities interchangeably. But, are they the same, or even similar ? Not really. It’s important to understand the differences so […]

Is there a need for risk quantification for cyber vulnerabilities ? What does the data predict ?

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The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) as well as the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) standards have set new benchmarks for operational resilience in financial services.

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a regulatory framework proposed by the European Union to strengthen the operational resilience of the financial sector against digital disruptions.