By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC In the digital age, data is the crown jewel. For small and medium-sized companies, it’s the lifeblood driving customer loyalty, operational efficiency, and market advantage. Yet, with great data comes great vulnerability. Cybercriminals see SMBs as ripe targets, exploiting their perceived lack of sophisticated defenses. The landscape in […]
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Are you worried about cybercriminals using your brand to impersonate your employees and steal sensitive information? You’re not alone. In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever for fraudsters to mimic the look and feel of your company’s emails, making it difficult for recipients to spot the difference. But don’t let that scare you. You
By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC The Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), formally recognized as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, has long served as a regulatory keystone in the United States financial sector. Originally conceived to break down barriers between commercial banks, investment banks, and insurance companies, the Act has undergone several expansions and interpretations
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just an IT issue but a significant business risk. With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, businesses are increasingly turning to cyber insurance as a way to mitigate the financial impacts of cyberattacks and data breaches. However, obtaining cyber insurance isn’t as
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC Securing cloud-based data must be a top priority for organizations that increasingly rely on cloud services for their daily operations. The rapid growth of cloud computing and the vast amount of sensitive information stored in these environments make it crucial to implement robust security measures to protect your
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When it comes to cyberattacks, every business is a target. And the attacks are getting more sophisticated and devious every day. What can you do to protect your company from becoming the next victim? The first step is educating yourself about the most common cyber threats currently menacing businesses like yours. In this webinar recording,
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC The second week of January has been designated as National Home Office Safety & Security Week. But keeping your computer, network and files secure while working remotely is a 24/7/365 task. Here are eight important steps to take to help ensure your “home work” is not compromised by
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC Hundreds of thousands of organizations in the U.S. and around the world rely on Microsoft’s Office 365 software suite to run their businesses. But recent events have shown that even this highly regarded software is vulnerable to penetration by increasingly sophisticated methods used by cyber criminals. The biggest
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By Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC With an estimated 2,200 cyberattacks taking place each day – one every 39 seconds – the task of creating and deploying a defensive strategy for your business can be intimidating. Still, the threat is too great to ignore, not to mention the fact that most states have strict
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