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Still More Ransomware
by Adam Cravedi on July 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM
By now, the ransomware attack against the city of Baltimore has been widely publicized. This attack has been credited to the group responsible for generating the RobbinHood Ransomware package. The attack was first discovered at the beginning of May, and until recently the city was sti …
The Importance of Testing Your Business Continuity Plan
by CJ Hurd on July 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Alright boys and girls, time to put your pencils down – we are taking a TEST! These may have been some of the scariest words you have ever had to hear. Personally, I will be thrilled if I never have to take another test and I know very few people who look forward to doing so.
Cybersecurity - Back to Basics
by Derek Boczenowski on June 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Welcome to summer in New England! Or close to it at any rate. Today I would like to talk about a slightly different topic than usual on these blogs. For those of you that have read past entries, you know they are full of good advice on not many different compliance issues.
Vishing – A Closer Look
by Ethan Ray on June 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Vishing, a shortened name for voice phishing, is the act of using a telephone to trick an individual into surrendering useful information to a fraudulent caller. Vishing is a form of social engineering, and as in most social engineering attempts, the attacker will create a false ident …
CIS Critical Security Controls V7.1 - What's New?
by Patrick Hughes on May 29, 2019 at 1:25 PM
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a non-profit information technology entity with a mission to safeguard organizations from cyber threats. CIS has created what’s known as the CIS Top 20 Controls. These are the global standard best practices for securing information technology …
IT Governance - Aligning IT Policies With Business Goals
by Ron Scarborough on May 22, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Over the past decade, Compass IT Compliance has been assisting organizations across the country to mitigate their cyber risks and meet compliance guidelines. Through this work, we often field questions regarding information technology governance. So, what is IT governance? What impact …