Company: HOUS
Filing Date: 2025-02-25
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001398987-25-000020
Chunk: 198

Company: Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-02-25
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
Chunk 198
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 our environments. Prevention. Our cybersecurity program starts with prevention, which includes risk assessment and identification and utilizing that information to design an effective layer of controls as a baseline.Our cybersecurity program includes risk assessment and identification processes that are aligned with our overall enterprise risk management ("ERM") program. As part of the annual integrated risk assessment process, the cybersecurity team works with our ERM, internal audit and legal compliance functions to assess and identify cybersecurity and related risks to our business. These risks are then included, as appropriate, in the updated ERM profile, and with top risks being addressed in the cybersecurity yearly plan. As part of that process, we utilize both internal and third-party resources to identify risks. In addition, Internal Audit regularly conducts operational audits of the cybersecurity processes. In evaluating the risks posed by third parties, our cybersecurity program also includes a dedicated function for Third Party Risk Management, that oversees the identification and mitigation of risk associated with outsourcing to third party vendors and service providers, particularly focused on vendors who process personal information, intellectual property, or other sensitive information. Finally, with regard to compliance risk, we utilize third party firms to help us determine compliance with industry standards and regulations. We also maintain a Data Privacy Steering Committee, which is a group of internal legal, risk and IT professionals, to assist management with fulfilling applicable data privacy regulations. In order to protect our assets, we utilize a multi-layer defense strategy to control who logs on to our network and uses our computers and other devices. We have enforced multi-factor authentication, implemented firewalls, and deployed a VPN alternative solution that delivers a zero trust model for access to our network and resources. We also protect our data through our use of security software, which is regularly updated, encryption of sensitive data, both at rest and in transit, and by conducting regular data backups. We have formal policies for safely disposing of electronic files and old devices and we train all employees annually on cybersecurity and their crucial role in protecting the Company’s assets.Detection. Our cybersecurity program includes tools and processes designed to detect breaches and other cybersecurity incidents as well as unauthorized access and unusual network activity. We utilize a security operations program with 24/7 monitoring by both internal and third parties that includes a variety of detection tools. We also utilize backstop detection and preventative measures, like malware detection.

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Response. Our Cyber Security Incident Response Plan (the “Response Plan”) provides the methodology used by the Company to identify and respond to cyber security incidents. The Response Plan serves as a guide to facilitate a consistent and systematic response to cyber security