Navigating Cyber Risk Management Options in the Modern Era
Every business inherently faces some degree of risk. It is, ironically, an essential component of success. Establishing a digital presence offers numerous opportunities but also introduces significant risks. While it would be ideal for best-of-breed cybersecurity tools to halt all cyberattacks, such an expectation is currently unrealistic. The objective then is to implement cyber (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 (more…)
A Summary of DBIR 2020 – Where the Data Breach World is Today and How to Prepare for IT
The annual 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) was recently released and we would like to summarize some of the key trends found in the report. The Report takes a granular look at threat actors (bad guys) and the tactics they used to carry out the breaches and security incidents of the last year. (more…)
CMMC 101: The Basics of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
WHAT IS CMMC? CMMC which stands for ‘Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification’ is the upcoming required standard for all contractors and suppliers that work with the Department of Defense (DoD). (more…)
M&A: The Cyber Risk of Business
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is profound – every business has been touched, forcing many to explore how their organizations adapt to the new economy. Some industries have bigger challenges due to the nature of their business – travel and lodging, restaurants, transportation, oil and gas and more due to social distancing ordinances. (more…)
Payment Processing in a Remote Working Environment
Organizations are facing a lot of change with remote work set ups – in both physical location and operational shifts. Especially challenged are businesses that manage credit card information electronically and over the phone. These new working conditions unearth new risks for sensitive data. Social distancing can also bring about more social engineering attempts. According to the U.S. Secret (more…)
Taking Care with Telehealth: Health Care. Cyber Care. Duty of Care.
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders are designed to protect us from the spread of COVID-19, but what about patients that still require check-ups, post-hospitalization follow-ups, continued monitoring due to other conditions – Telehealth is a convenient solution. (more…)
4 Reasons Why Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Should Be Reviewed
As people “Stay at Home” and work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have an increased reliance on external partners, suppliers, and third party vendors to keep their businesses running. For some companies, this may be the first time their employees worked outside of their office, without the benefit of established cyber security policies for working from home. (more…)
