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What’s happening in the world of cyber security? How do you define 'reasonable' security controls? Which cyber threats can be prevented? What steps should you take to make your systems safer? Read our blog posts to gain new insights into cybersecurity news, security awareness, the latest threats and risks, penetration testing, compliance, regulations and so much more.
Why Sensitive Data Scanning is so Important Today
Organizations have a lot of data; more than we realize, and it continues to grow.
Each day, we create and store all this data in our systems then pack it up and save it somewhere – just to put it away, even temporarily… until it is needed. The challenge is how to easily manage, categorize, and locate specific information in your vast network. Imagine trying to locate your crying child’s favorite blanket you packed away in one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes for your move; you know you packed it, but you need to find it now. (more…)
Why Financial Institutions Need Pen Testing 2020 and Beyond
The year 2020 will be known for a great many things. One of them is innovation. (more…)
Threat Forecasting – Using Open Source Data to Foresee Your Next Breach
We forecast cybersecurity events not to predict the future, but to change it. Regulators and litigators all hold us accountable for knowing foreseeable threats so we can avoid them. But what is foreseeable? (more…)
Cyber Security Summit Presentation: CMMC and CCPA. Using Duty of Care Risk to Comply With New Challenges
CMMC and CCPA are very different requirements that push security organizations in new directions. CMMC is specific and for the DoD supply chain. (more…)
Virtual Cyber Security Summit 2020 Denver
Be Our Guest. The Fourth Annual Denver Cyber Security Summit goes virtual as it connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. (more…)
Covering the Bases to Get Cyber Insurance
There has been a 273% increase in records exposed compared to last year. It makes sense that more organizations are pursuing cyber security insurance to minimize their cost impact. (more…)
Can Duty of Care Risk Analysis (DoCRA) tell you if your cybersecurity controls are reasonable?
Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, and Jake Bernstein, JD and CyberSecurity Practice Lead at Focal Law Group, discusses DoCRA – Duty of Care Risk Analysis. (more…)
Virtual Cyber Security Summit 2020 Chicago
Be Our Guest. The Fifth Annual Chicago Cyber Security Summit goes virtual as it connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. (more…)
Third-Party Crashers: Recent Data Breaches Targeting Vendors and Service Providers
Thank goodness we have partners, suppliers, contractors, and third-party service providers to keep our businesses operating smoothly. But let’s make sure that your security postures are aligned – your partners serve as an extension of your business and it is your duty to ensure they are secure and in compliance with your standards as well as applicable laws and regulations. (more…)
OCIE Warns Public Companies, SEC Registrants, Financial Institutions at Risk of Ransomware Attacks
The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) Cybersecurity Risk Alert reported increased ransomware attacks to SEC registrants (broker-dealers, investment advisers, and investment companies) and potentially service providers – especially if they maintain client assets or registrant records. Companies should be aware of the potential risks they face. (more…)