Good security compliance is about more than avoiding fines, or even attacks. When an organization is on top of security compliance, they’re often on top of good data management practices as well. They’re able to keep track of sensitive assets, they know if they’re keeping personal identifiable information about customers, and they often have a [...]
Unfortunately, cyberattacks and data breaches are still a big business, despite substantial increases in cybersecurity defenses around the globe. Data breaches in the first quarter were up 14 percent over a year ago, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). The latest increase comes on the heels of 2021’s 68 percent increase in breaches [...]
When companies hear the terms “compliance,” “privacy,” and “security,” it is often difficult for many to fully understand how these terms and the aims of these business initiatives diverge. So, how do they differ? Compliance Compliance is a systematic approach to governance designed to ensure that an institution meets its obligations under applicable laws, regulations, [...]
Security compliance management is the process of monitoring and assessing systems, devices, and networks to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements, as well as industry and local cybersecurity standards. Staying on top of compliance isn’t always easy, especially for highly regulated industries and sectors. Regulations and standards change often, as do threats and vulnerabilities. Organizations often have to respond [...]
In today’s world, where customers and app users are increasingly aware of the personal information they provide to companies and seek to limit the amount of data they share online, data leaks can be devastating to the organizations that suffer them. A data leak differs from a data breach in that cyber criminals take no direct action to make [...]
In recent years cloud technology has really taken off. With cloud-based applications, disaster recovery planning, and data storage, the cloud offers a new architecture for businesses looking to improve efficiency and agility. However just because something is new doesn't always mean that it is better. While cloud storage certainly offers benefits for many businesses, some [...]
When an organization uses data in a truly strategic way, stronger customer relationships drive competitive advantage and business growth. But how do you get there? It all starts with a firm commitment from senior leadership. Business alignment is critical, so leaders need to be involved in making needed changes to how their people work and [...]
Chances are that your business relies on quality WiFi for multiple reasons, whether it’s for ordering materials, paying bills, or attracting new customers. Constant online access has become such a powerful part of our daily lives that it’s getting hard to remember how we lived without it. Your customers feel the same way, and when [...]
A recurring theme in the security industry discussions since the start 2020 is the “human element,” of cybersecurity. a topic that I highly value. Information security professionals often interpret the human component of IT as “human fallibility,” the weakest link in a company’s data security apparatus. You can’t blame them. In many cases, cybersecurity incidents are enabled [...]
The Cyber Pandemic Continues The COVID-19 pandemic drove a dramatic shift in how business was done. Instead of employees primarily working from the corporate office, a much greater percentage of the workforce is working remotely and is likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The pandemic kicked off a cyber pandemic as cyber threat [...]