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This article was written by Emily Mosack, Analyst. Insider threats pose a significant risk to organizations, involving individuals with access to critical systems and data. These threats can come from malicious insiders intent to cause harm, careless employees who unknowingly compromise security, or those whose credentials have been stolen by...
A SOC 3 report, also known as the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 21, focuses on a service organization’s controls that are likely relevant to examining a user entity’s (customer’s) service commitments and system requirements. SOC 3 reports cover a service organization’s security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and...
Based on Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, the public administration, finance, professional, manufacturing, and education industries are the most popular targets for cyber criminals. The most common attacks occur through ransomware, phishing emails, desktop sharing, virtual private networks, and web applications. All of which have led to an increased...
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a high standard in the world of global data privacy and security. Known for its strict requirements and robust enforcement, the GDPR poses a considerable challenge for companies within its reach. However, for businesses planning to expand into the United States,...
By Jessica Ramirez Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a trending topic that we have been exploring and discussing as it continues to rapidly advance technologically. One thing to keep in mind as AI advances, is how this impacts professional settings. An organization must understand the advantages and disadvantages that AI...
Outsourcing Cybersecurity Functions This article was written by Emily Mosack In today’s digital landscape, where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, organizations face the challenge of staying ahead of malicious actors while managing limited resources and expertise. One solution gaining momentum is outsourcing cybersecurity functions to specialized external providers. What is...
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the protection of sensitive information and the preservation of digital assets have become paramount, as has a full and accurate understanding of the controls in place. As organizations navigate the intricate realm of cybersecurity, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has...
Today’s organizations face numerous cybersecurity challenges, and one of the most insidious threats is social engineering. Cybersecurity is often associated with technical vulnerabilities and sophisticated defenses; however, social engineering leverages human reactions and psychology to gather information and perform attacks. This article aims to shed light on the key principles...
This article was written by Brandon Agostinelli. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines Multi-factor authentication (MFA) as: “a layered approach to securing data and applications where a system requires a user to present a combination of two or more credentials to verify a user’s identity for login. MFA...
Cyberattacks February 24, 2022, Russia began its large-scale military invasion of Ukraine, one of its neighboring countries. Many international organizations, like Apple and Volkswagen, have taken a stance by applying sanctions against Russia in hopes of encouraging Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, to stop its invasion without starting a world war....
