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Why Crisis Management Planning Should Be On Your To-Do List

Bernstein Crisis Management

Real-World Examples of Effective Crisis Management Cybersecurity Breaches: Equifax and Capital One Equifax faced a massive data breach in 2017. Response Procedures: Outlining specific actions for different types of crises. Regular Testing and Revising: Ensuring the plan remains effective and up-to-date.

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Scott Davis To Testify to Joint Session of PA Legislature on PA Breach Notification Law

Scott R. Davis

On behalf of The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania, I thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony to you on behalf of our members and community. To put that into perspective of modern technology, the first iPhone was released in 2007 and ransomware didn’t become a common word until 2011.

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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

At the same time, organizations in disaster zones may be forced to prioritize physical recovery over cybersecurity, leaving doors open for attackers to penetrate networks or systems. Although an extreme case, the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan should be a lesson to corporate risk and security leaders everywhere.

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Why Real-Time Encryption Detection Matters

Zerto

When Zerto came out of stealth mode in 2011, we immediately made a splash by winning VMworld’s Best of Show award and earning some great early customers—including banks, colleges, and retailers that are still partnering with us a dozen years later. The tools to fight back have been evolving right alongside the malware.

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Aligning IT During a Merger or Acquisition

NexusTek

Reassess cybersecurity and cyber resilience: Finally, don’t forget to rethink your cybersecurity, as your new infrastructure will likely have new security needs. Combining elements of two previously separate IT systems may leave holes in your security posture that will need to be filled. CONTACT US References: 1, 2. Kengelbach, J.,

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World Backup Day Quotes from Experts for 2025

Solutions Review

Companies are more likely to experience a cybersecurity incident if they cant see where their data resides. Data backups also protect against cybersecurity threats: Bad actors can take over a recent backup and encrypt your files, demanding ransom. Shadow IT and shadow AI remain a major source of headaches for IT teams.

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What is COBIT? COBIT Explained

BMC

Its latest iteration, COBIT 2019 , has revamped parts of its framework while offering much-needed updates that accounts for ever-present cybersecurity threats and the incorporation of Agile and DevOps practices. ISACA focuses on IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and auditing support with standards, guidelines, and best practices.

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