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Computer & Network Security|Uncategorized

New Ransomware Attacks

In the past few weeks, 5 law firms reported ransomware attacks by a malicious group known as Maze. This new and unique virus doesn’t follow

Cybersecurity
Computer & Network Security|Information Security

IT and the C-Suite: 3 Tips for Communication

Years ago, I served as Head of Information Security for a large organization. After just 6 months on the job, we experienced every network administrator’s

Compliance > Privacy

Your CCPA Compliance Checklist for 2020

You’ve read about it for months now, and it’s finally here. The California Consumer Protection Act went into effect on January 1st, 2020. Unlike asking

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Cyber Security Budgeting for 2020

It is time to update our annual Cyber Security Budgeting advice.  I just lead an exercise at a conference where folks had limited budgets and

Compliance|Computer & Network Security|Uncategorized

New York DFS – 23 NYCRR 500 Compliance

Checklist for Compliance In response to the increasing threats of cybercriminal activity and as an effort to protect Non-Public Information (NPI) held by entities under

Information Security>Data Breach|Computer & Network Security>Viruses|Computer & Network Security>Vulnerabilities

A Ransomware Savings Account – Pay in Advance!

Diet and exercise versus a pill. An ounce of prevention versus a pound of cure. Saving for expenses versus using credit cards. We all understand

Information Security|Uncategorized

Budgeting for Cyber Security for 2019

Cyber-Security Budgeting is a Layered Approach Cyber-Security is arguably the hottest market right now.  Organizations are now willing to spend $$ now more than ever

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Our top 5 findings from IT security audits

What are the top things we have learned from performing 200+ security audits? 1.  The “major issues” do not change Good security is good security,