Kelly O’Brien

Kelly O’Brien

Kelly O’Brien is a Senior IT Auditor with Compass IT Compliance. Kelly is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. She holds multiple industry-level certifications and belongs to several professional industry organizations. Kelly has been involved with The Honor Foundation, serving as a volunteer career coach for military Special Operations Forces looking to transition from a military career to a corporate career, specifically in Cyber Risk & Compliance.

Posts by Kelly O’Brien

Cyber & Physical Security: Why You Need Both

Cyber & Physical Security: Why You Need Both

Cybersecurity attracts an enormous amount of attention due to cyberattacks that are publicized daily. As more devices are connected to the Internet, they become attractive targets for criminals; therefore, the attack surface increases exponentially.

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Is Your Head in the Cloud? Traditional Security vs. Cloud Security

Is Your Head in the Cloud? Traditional Security vs. Cloud Security

When someone asks you if your head is in the clouds, there is an implication of being impractical. However, in a cloud-based environment, or in those organizations that conduct part or all of their operations in the cloud, the question has quite the opposite meaning.

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‘Tis the Season – Don’t Fa La La to Holiday Scams

‘Tis the Season – Don’t Fa La La to Holiday Scams

As another holiday season quickly approaches and holiday gift lists are started, the scammers are also looking to deck the halls during one of their favorite times of the year. As many begin planning for shopping and holiday festivities, unscrupulous scammers are presented with ample …

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Compliance is NOT Security

Compliance is NOT Security

Is maintaining compliance with current regulatory laws enough to protect your business from cybersecurity attacks? If you answered no, you are correct. Although often used synonymously, compliance and security do not mean the same thing when it comes to protecting your organization.

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