Compass IT Compliance Blog / Cybersecurity (18)

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework?

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One of the most common questions that we get here at Compass is “What is an IT Security Framework?” This is a great question as folks sometimes confuse the various frameworks with different compliance requirements or regulations that they must adhere to based on their business. If you …

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What is PII? Important Distinctions in Information Security

What is PII?

What Is PII? PII is the acronym that keeps getting thrown around but never seems fully understood. It stands for "Personally Identifiable Information." Knowing what it stands for is just as important as knowing why it is becoming increasingly important to the integrity of your cyberse …

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Phishing Examples: Grizzly Steppe and What You Need To Know

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Within the past few years, Russian hacking has become a major issue in the United States. Not only has Russian Intelligence targeted political campaigns, they have also taken interest in other types of organizations who hold critical information. The Russians have developed a method o …

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Vendor Management Requirements for Financial Institutions in New York

Vendor Management Requirements for Financial Institutions in New York

I recently wrote a blog post that discussed legislation in the State of New York that is set to take effect on January 1, 2017. This legislation will effect all financial institutions in the state around Cybersecurity and the development of a formal Cybersecurity program. Click here t …

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Ransomware - The Hurricane of Information Security

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I love how they name different hurricanes and honestly, outside of my own name, I would love to see a hurricane named Hurricane Ransomware. If you are like me and have the privilege of living in Florida, you recently experienced the joy of preparing for a major storm, Hurricane Matthe …

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month - People, Process, and Technology

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As you know, every October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. For me, every month here at Compass is Cybersecurity Awareness Month as we spend a significant amount of time educating and empowering our customers and prospects on how to mitigate …

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