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This article was written by Jessica Ramirez, Senior Consultant at FoxPointe Solutions. Many organizations understand that SOC compliance has become an invaluable resource in providing assurance to your clients that you are doing everything possible to keep their data and systems safe in a world were threats of cyberattacks loom...
The article was written by Emily Mosack- Security Analyst with FoxPointe Solutions at The Bonadio Group As organizations grow, utilizing third parties or outside sources becomes increasingly common. Vendor Risk Management (VRM) is vital to keeping your organization safe from the rising risk of security breaches. VRM is the practice...
It comes as no surprise that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) is an increasingly more frequent target of complex cybersecurity attacks. In an effort to combat this increase in likelihood of attacks, the DoD created a cybersecurity program, called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC, to further...
This article was written by Brendan Horton, Security Analyst. Cloud security encompasses the policies, technologies, and practices designed to protect cloud-based resources, including data, applications, and infrastructure, from a wide range of cyber threats. Cloud computing has become the technology of choice for organizations wanting scalability and flexibility to meet...
This article was written by Kate Gottermeier MPA, CFE, Senior Consultant at The Bonadio Group It’s no surprise in this era of impressive technological advancement that fraudsters are cooking up more creative and elaborate schemes to grab funds. Accountants and investigators need up to date knowledge, skills, and tools more...
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...
On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules regarding Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies. The SEC has developed these rules to require registrants to disclose all material cybersecurity incidents on the new Item 1.05 of Form 8-K. Additionally, the...
This article was written by James Normand, Security Consultant at FoxPointe Solutions Cybercrime events cost affected organizations trillions of dollars annually and the monetary damage caused by these incidents is increasing year over year. Many well-known organizations have acknowledged the unfortunate rise in cybersecurity incidents and the importance of appropriate...
This article was written by Kevin Testo, Industry Leader, Human Services, The Bonadio Group & Carl Cadregari, Executive Vice President, FoxPointe Solutions. By the simple nature of their operations, human service organizations possess abundant amounts of protected personal information in electronic format. As confirmed by the U.S. Department of Health...
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...
