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Certification, audit practice, AI governance, and the working life of a security leader — written by the people doing the engagements.
Jun 28, 2023 · 2 min read
Remote workers, take these steps to protect your Wi-Fi network
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, millions of workers have been permanently re-classified as remote. Although this is advantageous in many areas depending upon the individual, it also brings numerous challenges and an increased risk of cyber security attacks. Hackers are…
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Jun 5, 2023 · 2 min read
Considering a career in cybersecurity? Here’s your chance
As technology advances, so does the risk of cyberattacks, especially for industries that have proven themselves to be very profitable for hackers. Cybersecurity affects virtually every industry these days, even down to mom-and-pop shops, but it’s still a very specialized field. One…
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Mar 29, 2023 · 2 min read
The future of passwords: will they become obsolete?
The future of passwords is a hot topic no matter which side of the debate you take. Not being able to remember your password, which is a reality all too often, can be very frustrating. The average person has more than 80…
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Feb 2, 2023 · 4 min read
Key focal points for cybersecurity in 2023
For the past few years, the responsibility of cybersecurity initiatives has moved from the IT department to the boardroom. As we saw in 2022, the attacks launched against organizations, both regulatory and in terms of losing customer trust, have increased in literally…
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Jan 13, 2023 · 2 min read
Benefits of an integrated security audit
Security systems are often the most important investment for an organization. Yet, making a case for new technology after a security breach is often challenging. Fortunately, merging security standards simultaneously often allows various security teams within the company to be better equipped…
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Nov 29, 2022 · 3 min read
ISO 27001: 2022 Updates
The majority of business processes are driven by the information and data stored within their architectural environment. Businesses must be able to protect their information-driven daily operations, along with critical data and cyber threats that impose significant risks to the organization. It’s…
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Nov 21, 2022 · 2 min read
Evolving cybersecurity risks
Cloud security will become a top priority for all organizations. As it continues to evolve, federal government agencies and private sector companies will aggressively pursue moving to a cloud environment. This is essential to help offset costs within the organization.
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Sep 7, 2022 · 2 min read
The Importance of Penetration Testing
Penetration testing (also known as pen testing or ethical hacking) refers to the security process that evaluates an organization’s systems applications for vulnerabilities and susceptibility to threats like hackers and cyber-attacks. Examples of vulnerabilities testers search for include software bugs, design flaws…
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Aug 8, 2022 · 2 min read
The great resignation and its expected impact on cybersecurity
It’s a known fact that many organizations are being hit with an epic number of cybersecurity attacks from all directions, both domestic and abroad. This puts a tremendous amount of stress on the cybersecurity processes and the people working behind the scenes…
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Jun 15, 2022 · 2 min read
The value and importance of obtaining CMMC audit certification
CMMC is known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (framework.) It represents a unified standard and mandate for implementing cybersecurity across the Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base (DIB) as a verification component for ensuring appropriate levels of cybersecurity controls. CMMC also…
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May 8, 2022 · 4 min read
Risk Management is critical for your company's success
With today's emerging and ongoing cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, organizations can't afford to be naïve or neglect risk management as a top priority within their mission. Risk Management has evolved exponentially and will continue to change, especially over the next 10-15…
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Apr 4, 2022 · 3 min read
How to choose the right cybersecurity framework for your organization
It's imperative that organizations choose the right cybersecurity framework. With the dramatic rise in ransomware attacks, all organizations are at risk regardless of size. With everyone a target, organizations must consider what a cybersecurity framework is, as defined by the National Institute…
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