William DePalma

William DePalma

William DePalma is a founding member of Compass IT Compliance, LLC. Prior to founding Compass IT Compliance, William spent eight successful years as Manager of Sales for the Lighthouse IT Compliance Group. In this role, William was instrumental in driving year over year revenue gains and positioning Lighthouse IT Compliance Group as one of the premier IT security consulting firms in the northeast. At Compass IT Compliance, William is responsible for driving strategic revenue growth while overseeing national sales and marketing efforts. Under his direction, Compass IT Compliance has consistently experienced double-digit year over year sales growth while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction to the growing list of clients. William brings real-world knowledge of customer challenges with over 17 years of sales and customer support experience having previously worked for Lighthouse Computer Services, Sullivan and Cogliano, and Cabletron. William holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of New Hampshire and is a retired reservist in the United States Coast Guard with 21 years of successful service. Learn more about William in his employee spotlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97Ncw0JRt5A

Posts by William DePalma

How to Identify Phishing & Online Security Breach Attempts

Phishing Attempts

In today's digital era, cybercrime is escalating at an alarming rate. Numerous studies indicate a continued upward trend in these incidents. Alarmingly, millions fall victim annually, often unaware of the breach.

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The SEC Cybersecurity Rules Are Now Effective – What You Need to Know

Stock Market

During the final week of July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new regulations focused on the reporting of cybersecurity events. This development coincides with a period marked by unprecedented levels of cyberattacks and their associated financial reper …

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Securing Your eCommerce Website From Hackers

Online Shopping

In the bustling world of online retail, safeguarding your eCommerce website against cyber threats has become more crucial than ever. The 2022 Verizon Data Breach Report revealed that the retail sector experienced 629 incidents in that year, with 241 cases resulting in confirmed data d …

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Man in the Middle (MITM) Attacks: What Are They & How to Prevent Them

Man in the Middle Attack

In today's digital age, the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our online communications are paramount. However, with the rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, this security is constantly under threat. One such menacing form of cyber intrusion is the man in the middle (MITM …

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Penetration Testing: Understanding Red, Blue, & Purple Teams

Red Team Blue Team

Data breaches are growing more expensive by the day. The average cost of a data breach is projected to reach $5 million by the end of 2023, up from $4.35 million in 2022. Penetration testing, or pen testing, helps you uncover unknown vulnerabilities and compliance gaps within your org …

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Karakurt Data Extortion Group – A New Approach to Ransomware

Karakurt Data Extortion Group – A New Approach to Ransomware

You may be growing tired of hearing the word “ransomware” by now, but this critical threat is unfortunately only continuing to grow at an exponential speed. The Verizon Business 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (2022 DBIR) notes that ransomware breaches increased by thirteen per …

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