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- The Cost of One Cyber Attack Can Cripple an SMB - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2019 from Michael PetersCost is arguably the biggest impediment to robust, proactive cyber security at small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs are aware of the need to secure their systems and data, but when presented with a solution, the costs may give them pause. Some of them think that hackers are interested ...
Views: 41 - What Is Ransomware-as-a-Service? Understanding RaaS - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Michael PetersRansomware isn’t a new threat. It first rose to prominence back in 2016, when Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center shelled out $17,000 in bitcoin after an attack took the hospital offline. Since then, ransomware has only become more popular, especially for hackers targeting the healthcare ...
Views: 40 - It's a Mature Bull Market And Time For A Strategic Hedging Plan - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenYes it’s time to hedge your risk, but don’t wait for that perfect moment. Both the economy and stock market are showing signs of stress. Here's what you need to know. Here are some of the excuses we hear from professional money managers and risk managers for not having a hedging program ...
Views: 28 - Browser Extensions Can Pose Significant Cyber Security Threats - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Michael PetersFrom blocking ads and coin miners to saving news stories for later reading, browser extensions allow users to customize their web browsers for convenience, efficiency, and even privacy and security — usually for free. However, browser extensions need a wealth of access permissions to operate, ...
Views: 39 - What Your Cloud Business Needs to Know About SOC 2 Certification - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2019 from Michael PetersAs cyber threats present greater risks to enterprises of all sizes and in all industries, more are requiring that their SaaS providers and other cloud services vendors have an SOC 2 certification. Let’s examine what an SOC 2 certification is and why your cloud services business should get ...
Views: 54 - The Top 5 Cyber Threats to the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Michael PetersThe financial impact of cyber attacks can be devastating, especially to small organizations. The HHS points out that the healthcare industry has the highest data breach cost of any industry, at an average of $408 per record and $2.2 million per organization. In 2016, the healthcare industry as a ...
Views: 204 - Finding the Right Home Security System for Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamOwning a home comes with a ton of responsibilities, and topping this list is ensuring that it is well protected. After all, it is among your most significant investments. While there are many ways to safeguard your home such as having a dog or joining a neighborhood watch group, a home security ...
Views: 64 - HHS Publishes New Cyber Security Guidelines for Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Michael PetersNoting that cyber security is “the responsibility of every health care professional, from data entry specialists to physicians to board members,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients ...
Views: 87 - The 6 Most Common Cyber Security Mistakes Your Employees Are Making - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2019 from Michael PetersWith an estimated 90% of cyber attacks caused by human error or behavior, it’s important to understand the most common cyber security mistakes your employees are probably making and know how to mitigate them. Becoming victims of phishing schemes Stolen login credentials are the most common ...
Views: 84 - Why your cloud business needs FedRAMP certification - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2018 from Michael PetersThe Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, was designed to support the federal government’s “cloud-first” initiative by making it easier for federal agencies to contract with vendors that provide SaaS solutions and other cloud services. Unlike FISMA, which requires ...
Views: 84 - Chinese Hackers Pose a Serious Threat to Military Contractors - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Michael PetersThe years-long Marriott Starwood database breach was almost certainly the work of nation-state hackers sponsored by China, likely as part of a larger campaign by Chinese hackers to breach health insurers and government security clearance files, The New York Times reports. Why would foreign spies ...
Views: 115 - Marriott Starwood Breach Spotlights Multiple Cyber Security Issues - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe Marriott Starwood breach, which exposed the personal data of 500 million guests, was not the largest data breach in terms of size; Yahoo still holds that dubious honor. However, because of the nature of the data stolen, it has the potential for a very long reach and highlights multiple cyber ...
Views: 133 - Common Cyber Security Myths That Hackers Want You to Keep Believing - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2018 from Michael PetersLike other criminals, hackers take advantage of people’s misconceptions regarding their risk of being victimized. Here are six common cyber security myths that could be putting your enterprise at risk. Security Myth #1: Compliance Equals Cyber Security Compliance with regulatory and ...
Views: 180 - Understanding & Preventing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2018 from Michael PetersA guide to advanced persistent threats (APTs), a highly sophisticated, highly destructive form of cyber attack. What is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)? “Advanced persistent threat” is a broad term used to describe a cyber attack where hackers covertly gain access to a system and ...
Views: 132 - Best Practices for Complying with Data Privacy Laws - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2018 from Michael PetersAs California goes, so does the rest of the country. While the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which was passed this summer and goes into effect in 2020, falls short of being an “American GDPR,” it clearly tore many pages from the far-reaching European data privacy law. Similar to the ...
Views: 168 - The Top Cyber Security Threats Facing Enterprises in 2019 - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2018 from Michael PetersThe cyber threat environment is becoming more dangerous every day. A recent survey by the World Economic Forum revealed that cyber-attacks were the number-one concern of executives in Europe and other advanced economies. As we approach the winter holidays and the end of the year, let’s ...
Views: 272 - 5 Practical Applications of Blockchain to Cyber Security and Compliance - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from Michael PetersWhile digital currencies, particularly bitcoin, are the most common and well-known application of blockchain technology, they are far from being the sole or even the most important use. Blockchain is one of the most important technological advancements of the digital age, and its full potential ...
Views: 262 - SEC Cyber Enforcement Action Cites Lack of Internal Controls - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Michael PetersDes Moines-based Voya Financial Advisors (VFA) has agreed to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a $1 million penalty in the wake of an April 2016 breach that affected several thousand VFA customers. The SEC cyber enforcement action charged VFA with not having sufficient written ...
Views: 186 - 10 Cyber Security Travel Tips to Protect Your Devices & Data - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2018 from Michael PetersThe holiday season is fast approaching, but hackers don’t take vacations. Whether you’re planning to go home for the holidays or travel for business on a regular basis, make sure to protect yourself from cyber crime with these cyber security travel tips. Update Your OS & Software Before ...
Views: 208 - Tips for Combating Shadow IT Usage in the Enterprise - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2018 from Michael PetersShadow IT is a very serious and growing threat to IT compliance and cyber security, and most organizations have no idea how common it really is. This article will examine some of the risks of shadow IT and discuss ways in which organizations can curb it. What Is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers ...
Views: 134 - NIST 800–171 Compliance: A Guide for Government Contractors - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2018 from Michael PetersIf your company is part of the federal supply chain, you likely need to comply with NIST 800–171. NIST 800–171 compliance applies to contractors for the DoD, GSA, NASA, and other federal and state agencies; universities and research institutions that accept federal grants; consulting firms with ...
Views: 144 - NIST Privacy Framework Under Development to Complement NIST CSF - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Michael PetersCiting the success of its cybersecurity framework and the advent of IoT devices, artificial intelligence, and other technologies that are making it more challenging than ever for enterprises to protect their customers’ privacy, NIST has launched a collaborative project to develop a voluntary ...
Views: 171 - Best Practices for Achieving PCI DSS Compliance - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2018 from Michael PetersPCI DSS compliance is mandatory for any organization that accepts or processes payment cards, yet shockingly, a recent study by SecurityScorecard found that over 90% of U.S. retailers fail to meet four or more PCI DSS requirements. Compliance with PCI DSS is not something to be taken lightly. ...
Views: 219 - Penetration Tests vs. Vulnerability Scans: Understanding the Differences - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Michael PetersThe difference between penetration tests and vulnerability scans is a common source of confusion. While both are important tools for cyber risk analysis and are mandated under PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other security standards and frameworks, they are quite different. Let’s examine the similarities ...
Views: 211 - Cloud Security: Understanding SOC 2 Type 2 Attestations - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Michael PetersWe are living in a cloud-first world; cloud services, including storage services and SaaS providers, are wildly popular. Unfortunately, third-party vendor breaches are at epidemic levels, and new regulations such as the EU GDPR are seeking to hold organizations accountable if third-party ...
Views: 175 - SANCTUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT: THE COST OF RISK AVERSION - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2018 from Sanctum WealthInvestment Outlook , Published Jan 18, 2018 Contact The opportunity cost of choosing risk aversion – investing in FDs for instance – has been high over the past two decades. Staying invested is clearly the right choice. Time and again investors have chosen risk aversion, and the opportunity ...
Views: 199 - NIST Issues Guidance for Medical IoT Device Security - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Michael PetersThere are more connected devices than there are humans on Earth. Organizations have been as quick to embrace the Internet of Things as consumers have, and the healthcare industry is no exception. Medical IoT devices have exploded in popularity and grown in complexity. Smart medical devices allow ...
Views: 196 - Social Media Cyber Security Risks and Best Practices for Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2018 from Michael PetersBusinesses tend to gloss over social media cyber security, thinking that it’s more of an issue in their employees’ personal lives than a threat to workplace cyber security. However, one in eight enterprises have suffered a security breach that was traced back to a cyber attack on social ...
Views: 201 - The WPA3 WiFi Security Standard: What Your Enterprise Needs to Know - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2018 from Michael PetersAccording to the Wi-Fi Alliance, there are now more IoT devices than there are humans on Earth, and over 50% of internet traffic travels through wireless networks. As people’s dependence on connected devices has grown, free public WiFi has become insanely popular, but it’s also insanely ...
Views: 191 - Cyber Security Best Practices When Using Public WiFi Networks - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2018 from Michael PetersOnce a luxury item, free public WiFi has morphed into a standard service that consumers expect when patronizing everything from restaurants and retail stores to airports and hotels. Free WiFi users aren’t just checking Facebook or posting vacation photos to Instagram, either; all of us have sat ...
Views: 219 - Understanding the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2018 from Michael PetersLast week, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act (S. 770) passed the U.S. Senate and was sent to the White House, where the president is expected to sign it into law shortly. The bipartisan measure directs NIST to provide resources to small businesses to help them implement the NIST ...
Views: 204 - What Is Multi-Factor Authentication, and Why Is It So Important? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2018 from Michael PetersOrganizations can no longer depend on passwords alone to protect their systems and data, especially since 25% of employees admit to using the same password for all of their accounts, at home and at work, and stolen account credentials are hackers’ preferred way to break into enterprise systems. ...
Views: 220 - Top Cyber Threats Organizations Are Facing Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2018 from Michael PetersCyber security is a continuous game of Spy vs. Spy. Every time a new technology is introduced, the potential attack surface expands. The moment one vulnerability is patched, hackers find another way in. Keeping up can feel overwhelming, even for security professionals. In no particular order, ...
Views: 259 - Business Email Compromise Losses Top $12 Billion Globally, Says FBI - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Michael PetersGlobal losses from business email compromise scams, a highly sophisticated form of phishing, grew by 136% between December 2016 and May 2018 and now exceed $12 billion, according to a public service announcement released by the FBI. What Is a Business Email Compromise Scam? A business ...
Views: 298 - Is the California Consumer Privacy Act the “American GDPR”? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe recent Exactis data leak, which could surpass Equifax in the sheer number and scope of records exposed, has data privacy advocates calling for an “American GDPR.” While it is unlikely that a federal data privacy law will come to pass anytime soon, some states have already taken matters into ...
Views: 314 - IoT and Security Challenges in Mobile App Development - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Swapnil KothawadePeople expect apps to work not just on their smartphones, but on every smart device they own. The invasion of wearable technology has made it apparent that smart thermostats and smart bulbs can tap into an enormous market. Therefore, the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to have a highly ...
Views: 276 - 4 Tips which can Secure Your Facebook Account from Hackers - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2018 from Usama MalikFacebook is the most widely used social media network. There are almost 2 billion monthly active users of Facebook according to stats. If you talk with 100 people around you, you will find that almost 92 people are using Facebook. Many celebrities and brands have their pages and accounts on ...
Views: 325(1 vote) - Nearly 340 Million Records Exposed in Exactis Data Leak - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2018 from Michael PetersLast week’s data leak at Exactis, a Florida-based marketing and data aggregation firm, has cyber security experts and data privacy advocates up in arms. WIRED reports: Earlier this month, security researcher Vinny Troia discovered that Exactis, a data broker based in Palm Coast, Florida, had ...
Views: 415 - Understanding the DMARC Email Security Protocol - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2018 from Michael PetersU.S. federal government agencies are required to use the email security protocol DMARC to prevent email spoofing, but the overwhelming majority of federal contractors either don’t have it installed or don’t have it set up properly. NextGov reports: Among the top 98 government contractors by ...
Views: 286 - How can Premium Consulting Take Your Management to Another Level? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from David ColleenwoodPremium consultancy industry is rapidly expanding. The growing demand for this service is the main reason behind this expansion and popularity. This kind of services drives the company behavior and encourages the agendas and funds. However, to reap optimal benefits, both the clients and the ...
Views: 276 - Asbestos Risk Assessment and Control Measures - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2018 from olive learningAsbestos is a mineral whose main characteristics are thermal isolation and highly resistant to fire. Asbestos toxicity is related to its fibrous structure, Which is globally tested and recognised as a first level Human carcinogen, found naturally in rocks and widely used by modern industry. ...
Views: 333(1 vote) - 4 Advantages of Hiring a Reliable Security Patrol Service - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Ron SpencerNo matter where a person is, the first and foremost thing that comes to mind is the security. Many house owners and the business corporate hire security guards to take care of their property. The professionals in this have a lot of responsibility and need to be attentive and strict on all ...
Views: 376 - Tesla Breach Demonstrates the Importance of Industrial Cyber Security - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Michael PetersMassive data breaches are what grab headlines, but industrial cyber security attacks can be devastating in the real world. Tesla has just learned this lesson the hard way. CEO Elon Musk has accused a malicious company insider of altering product code, stealing data and exporting it to third ...
Views: 310 - Cyber Security Best Practices for a Sustainable Digital Transformation - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Michael PetersThe rise of ecommerce, particularly mobile ecommerce, has fundamentally altered both consumer and business buying habits. Organizations are embracing digital transformation in an effort to appease modern buyers and enhance the customer experience while cutting costs and improving efficiency. The ...
Views: 298 - ICS Security: 3 Reasons Why Air Gapping No Longer Works - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2018 from Michael PetersThere has never been a power outage in the U.S. due to a cyber attack, but it happened in Ukraine over the Christmas holidays in 2015, and there have been attempts to breach U.S. power companies and hack the power grid. In March, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued an alert ...
Views: 290 - Avoiding Disaster: Make Website and Business Asset Backups Mandatory - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Susan FriesenDo you have a backup of all your website and business data? A sudden attack on your web hosting or an employee error can cause havoc without warning. The same goes for any information about your business stored on your computer. If your computer suddenly got infected with a virus and you ...
Views: 382 - How to Protect Your Enterprise & Yourself from Phishing Attacks - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Michael PetersPhishing attacks are big business. The FBI estimates that business email compromise, a highly targeted form of phishing, costs U.S. businesses half a billion dollars a year, and the Verizon 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 90% of cyber attacks began with a phishing ...
Views: 347 - What Does MEP Mean in Construction? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Narendra SharmaIf you are planning to build a new property, no matter what the purpose is, you will find “ME” a lot in the discussion and other medium. So, what is actually the MEP mean in construction? MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. These are the integral parts of every building ...
Views: 448 - 6 Reasons to Stop Using Spreadsheets for GRC - by Submitted on May 24, 2018 from Michael PetersDespite the availability of modern GRC software, many organizations still use spreadsheets to conduct IT compliance audits and other GRC activities. While spreadsheets are highly useful for many business functions, especially accounting, they are not GRC tools. Depending on spreadsheets to ...
Views: 328 - 6 Tips for Writing a GDPR-Compliant Privacy Policy - by Submitted on May 17, 2018 from Michael PetersWe’re down to the wire now; the GDPR compliance deadline is next Friday, May 25. As organizations scramble to get ready for the most far-reaching data privacy law ever put on the books, consumers’ email inboxes are being inundated with notices of privacy policy updates. In addition to ...
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