Category: Cybersecurity

Many security leaders struggle to make the case for cyber security budget allocation, regardless of the economic environment. It is often viewed as an auxiliary and non-critical IT program. During a recession, not every business is affected in the same way, but all will feel the impact somehow. Cuts in spending usually target IT departments […]

So, you know what vulnerabilities are and that vulnerability scanning can help mitigate those vulnerabilities. Now you need to establish your own vulnerability management program. A strong program uses threat intelligence and deep knowledge of IT and business operations to prioritize and address risks and vulnerabilities as quickly as possible.  But what exactly does the […]

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Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are both vital to your network and application security. They are often confused about the same service, and many business owners purchase one when they really need the other. A vulnerability scan is an automated, high-level test that checks for known vulnerabilities and generates a report on risk exposure. A […]

7 Ways for CIOs to Become More Efficient The role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) has transformed over the past few years. Major IT trends, such as security and privacy protection, cloud computing, AI and machine learning, and remote workforces have elevated CIOs to a level of importance equal to or above fellow C-suite […]

For nearly 20 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has required financial institutions, including automotive dealers, to protect the security of their customer’s information under the Safeguards Rule. Recent amendments to the rule include more stringent and comprehensive controls to dealers’ security compliance processes. All financial institutions must satisfy a list of requirements, regardless of […]

Social engineering is a form of cyber security hacking that leverages the weakest link of any network, system, or application — the end user. It relies heavily on human interaction and often involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Over the past few years, social engineering has […]

Cybercrime poses a significant threat to organizations, both in the U.S. and internationally. There were 1,862 breaches last year, up 68% from 2020 and surpassing the previous record of 1,506 in 2017. Business leaders have a fiduciary responsibility to protect their company’s assets, including sensitive data and information. Hiring skilled professionals who have a solid […]

How to Select the Right MDR Provider for Your Business Presently, over 200 organizations are delivering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services worldwide. Security leaders recognize that rapidly detecting a threat is meaningless without the ability to respond with confidence. The goal of MDR is to help under-resourced security teams identify and stop threat actors […]

Corporate board members have a fiduciary responsibility to establish and oversee policies and practices that drive their company’s performance. This includes understanding the business impact a cyber breach can have and what’s being done to prevent it. Boards today are more disposed to ask questions regarding the effectiveness of their company’s security programs.  Cyber security […]