Penetration testing, or “pen testing,” is surging in demand as cybercrime evolves with automated hacking tools. It’s no longer a question of if a breach will occur, but when. That’s where we step in. Businesses increasingly turn to us to proactively test their defenses, ensuring vulnerabilities are caught before hackers strike. With cyberattacks escalating, particularly … Read more
Let’s face it. There are a lot of bad actors out there, and they are working to breach yet another organization’s infrastructure every day. That’s why you can no longer operate your system without routine penetration tests. Last month, the media reported that hackers used phishing emails to break into a Virginia bank via two … Read more
Do your employees lack cyber security training? In today’s digital world, cyber threats are more frequent, more sophisticated, and more damaging than ever. While companies invest heavily in firewalls, antivirus software, and security infrastructure, they often overlook their biggest vulnerability: their people. That’s why implementing cyber security awareness training is one of the smartest moves … Read more
Most organizations tend to focus on becoming compliant rather than being secure. And while meeting client requirements and industry regulations is very important, it does not necessarily guarantee that your organization is secure. If your entire information security program is based on “What must we do to be compliant?”, you’re probably missing some major holes … Read more
An information security program is a critical component of any organization regardless of the size of your business or the industry you’re in. A good information security program consists of a comprehensive set of information security policies and procedures, which is the cornerstone to any information security program. Whether you’re responsible for protected health information … Read more
How should you prepare for passing your SOC 2 audit? The pressure is on as more and more service providers and service organizations are being asked by clients for a SOC 2 audit report. Are you prepared to demonstrate your commitment to security and privacy to your clients and prospects? Here are 5 things you … Read more
Is it time to join the other 750+ universities using Microsoft Azure? Microsoft Azure offers a powerful, flexible cloud platform with a global network of data centers, making it an ideal solution for the evolving needs of educational institutions. From online classrooms to groundbreaking research, Azure for educational institutions is helping schools worldwide innovate, scale … Read more
It’s important to analyze and fully understand the areas of risk as the CFPB continues to closely supervise the collections environment and call monitoring compliance. One of the biggest risks to a collection agency is communication with consumers, making the monitoring of calls a very telling practice. An effective call monitoring program is a critical … Read more
If you’re a shared hosting provider or a business using shared hosting, understanding the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements for shared hosting providers is vital to maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data. In this guide, we’ll summarize insights on PCI Data Security Standard Requirements 1 and 2 and common compliance gaps. … Read more
Meeting PCI DSS requirements starts with understanding where your organization stands today. That’s where a PCI DSS gap analysis comes in. It’s a diagnostic process that pinpoints which controls are already in place, which ones are missing, and what actions are needed to achieve full compliance. If your organization stores, processes, or transmits payment card … Read more
