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Risk Management – Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table
by Donald Mills on March 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM
In the security world there’s a common saying that compliance isn’t security and security isn’t compliance. I believe what gets missed in this saying is the role proper risk assessments and risk management play in marrying up security and compliance.
Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls V8 – What's New?
by Jeffrey Torrance on August 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM
With the advent of the novel Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns, companies were forced to innovate on how and where they did work. The workforce shifted from the familiar physical and logical boundaries of corporate offices to home offices that provided greater flexibility but a …
The Difference Between IT Risk Assessments and IT Audits
by Patrick Hughes on July 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM
While information technology (IT) risk assessments and information technology (IT) audits go hand in hand with one another, the two terms are often misused. There are quite a few key differences to note when it comes to IT risk assessments and IT audits and determining which is best f …
3 Keys to Getting Your Cybersecurity Program Back on Track
by Patrick Hughes on January 2, 2020 at 1:39 PM
2020 is finally here, whether we are ready for it or not! With the new year brings new challenges to organizations across all industries. With technologies on the rise and criminals only gaining more and more resources, organizations may struggle to keep up in 2020.
Colorado Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act - What to Know
by Sarina Resnick on September 12, 2019 at 2:02 PM
Last spring, Colorado followed the actions of several other states and countries by taking steps to enact legislation that helps consumers protect their data. The state passed the Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act (HB18-1128). Signed into law on May 29, 2018, and taking effect …
Why a Risk Assessment is the Beginning of Security, Not the End!
by Derek Boczenowski on April 10, 2018 at 9:30 AM
In the past several weeks, the news has been filled with multiple compromises and hacks. Panera Bread, Delta, and Under Armor just to name a few. One of the ones that has had the most impact is the ransomware attack on the City of Atlanta.