Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. The 3-2-1 rule is a simple, but vital practice: maintain three copies of your data on two different media, with one copy stored offsite, encrypted, and offline.

Backup 114

Backup Resilience Audit Management 114

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. The 3-2-1 rule is a simple, but vital practice: maintain three copies of your data on two different media, with one copy stored offsite, encrypted, and offline.

Backup 110

Backup Resilience Audit Management 110

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Tim Golden, Compliance Scorecard Intensified Regulatory Enforcement and Fines Regulatory bodies are expected to increase enforcement of cybersecurity laws, such as CMMC and FTC 3.14, with a focus on stricter audits and leveraging mechanisms like whistleblowing. Cyber Liability insurance will increasingly require a privacy audit.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Malware Audit 52

Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This isn’t just about vendor assessments anymore it’s about managing an intricate web of AI-powered tools, remote access points, and digital dependencies that could each represent a potential vulnerability in your security posture. The resource intensity of manual processes creates its own vulnerabilities.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Vulnerability Strategic Insurance 52

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

Maintain detailed documentation: Keep comprehensive records of backup policies and storage media. Attackers have shifted focus to target backup systems first, leaving businesses more vulnerable in the digital era. Differentiate between data backup and retention: Understand that these are distinct processes requiring tailored solutions.

Backup 59

Backup Resilience Cyber Resilience Vulnerability 59

MHA Consulting

JULY 20, 2023

Specifically, it should have policies and procedures covering the five key areas of data retention, data access, device security, people security, and social media. Needless to say, no one should ever delete data that is subject to a legal or auditing hold.) Let’s look at them one by one.

Government 94

Government Media Risk Management Consulting 94

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Audit risk. So would a zero-day attack, in which hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability. Instead of using spreadsheets for your risk management strategies, adopt Reciprocity ZenRisk to streamline evidence and audit management for all of your compliance frameworks. Here are some others: Financial risk. Credit risk.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

Security Industry Association

AUGUST 4, 2022

Many schools were designed with smaller buildings arranged in groups, maximizing the shape of the plot of land available to the project, with administration buildings attached to areas of public gathering (gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias) – typically these are the most vulnerable areas.

Activation 98

Activation Security Architecture Mitigation 98

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Also, they can reduce their attack surfaces by establishing policies, technologies and auditing that reduces their data footprint through methodologies like deduplication. A third trend with ransomware is actually encouraging – more ultra-resilient media types than ever.

Backup 119

Backup Disaster Recovery Application Outage 119

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2023

One way of mitigating today’s vulnerabilities is to provide rigorous identity-based access control. Unfortunately, both external and internal bad actors are now exploiting VPN’s inherent vulnerabilities. Ransomware now simply searches for that one crack, that one vulnerability, that will allow it entry to your network.

Backup 116

Backup Government Application Security 116

Reciprocity

AUGUST 15, 2022

Regular audits of the compliance program. The FDIC in 2020 advised financial institutions to have risk management programs that allow them “to identify, measure, monitor, and control the risks related to social media,” especially regarding consumer complaints that may arise over the platform. Compliance Audit.

Management 52

Management Audit Banking Media 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Thanks to social media, word of a business breaching a code of conduct or misbehaving can spread quickly. Monitoring often incorporates audit requirements (either external or internal) as part of the regulatory or industry standard. Set up a mechanism for monitoring and auditing. Elements of a Strong Compliance Program.

Audit 52

Audit All-Hazards Gap Analysis Healthcare 52

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It also helps align internal audit, external audit, and compliance functions. In the modern business landscape, organizations in every industry must manage auditing, risk assessments, compliance, vendor assessments, cybersecurity threats, and disaster recovery. Audit management. What Are the Benefits of Using a GRC Tool?

Government 52

Government Audit Risk Management Disaster Recovery 52

Prism International

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This new, free service from i-SIGMA helps organizations fulfill that regulatory obligation by sending out comprehensive compliance reports detailing the qualifications of vendors offering records storage, imaging, scanning, secure shredding, and electronic media recycling.

Audit 52

Audit Alert Vulnerability Media 52

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Map the organization’s complete digital footprint, linking digital assets to IP addresses, applications, social media sites, third-party vendors, temporary development and quality assurance environments, email accounts, and any other digital channels that hackers could exploit. Vulnerabilities. Digital connections are essential.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Malware Cybersecurity Media 52

everbridge

MAY 2, 2022

Social media is ever-present. We also saw the holdback of a vulnerability, which was utilized in the Hermetic Wiper virus, fundamentally similar to a Ransomware, except it doesn’t go in any crypto data, it just completely deletes it to create disruption to server. Jeremy Capell: We’re shifting into a digital decade.

Security 69

Security Internet eCommerce Resilience 69

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Insurance Insurance 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Insurance Insurance 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Small businesses are strongly advised to set up offsite data backups, implement audit logging, purchase cyber insurance, and devise an incident response plan. Cybercriminals are proficient at finding vulnerable companies, even ones with few employees and a low profile. Obscurity does not equal security.

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Insurance Insurance 36

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Meanwhile, your marketing department uses social media tools to develop your brand. For example, social media marketing tools access your networks, but they probably won’t be critical to business operations. Strategies for risk mitigation include obtaining self-assessments, site visits, audit reports, and continuous monitoring tools.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit All-Hazards Risk Management 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Be aware, however, that certification is evaluated and granted by an independent third party that conducts the certification audit. Once the ISO 27001 audit is complete, the auditor gives the organization a Statement of Applicability (SOA) summarizing its position on all security controls. Why Is an ISO 27001 Checklist Essential?

Gap Analysis 52

Gap Analysis Audit Asset Management Evaluation 52

Reciprocity

AUGUST 18, 2022

Your ERM program should encompass all aspects of risk management and response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters. A critical step in any ERM program is an assessment of your enterprise’s vulnerabilities.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation Strategic 52

Reciprocity

MARCH 28, 2022

Your enterprise risk management (ERM) program – one that encompasses all aspects of risk management and risk response in all business processes, including cybersecurity, finance, human resources, risk management audit , privacy, compliance, and natural disasters – should involve strategic, high-level risk management decision-making.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation All-Hazards 52

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You can also use detection capabilities to test security scenarios and hypotheses, which then empowers you to identify and resolve security gaps or other vulnerabilities. Without it, your IT team won’t know which systems are vulnerable or how to fix them. Use unalterable audit logs to ensure accuracy.

Security 52

Security Alert Cybersecurity Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the healthcare industry, attackers often leverage third-party vulnerabilities to access sensitive information, while defenders try to keep these bad actors out. As a result, security vulnerabilities remain in old, unpatched software, which increases the risk of cyber threats. The Need for Third-party Risk Management in Healthcare.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Management Vulnerability Risk Management 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Whether an organization is large or small, the client-facing website offers hackers easily exploitable vulnerabilities for ransomware or malware infections. What Are Corporate Website Vulnerabilities? Security vulnerabilities are weaknesses that allow an attacker to exploit your system’s safety. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Vulnerability Malware 52

Erwood Group

MAY 20, 2024

Safeguarding Sensitive Information : For accounts containing sensitive information, such as banking, email, and social media accounts, 2FA provides an extra layer of protection, ensuring that your data remains safe. Protection Against Phishing : Phishing attacks, where attackers trick users into providing their login credentials, are rampant.

Authentication 52

Authentication Security Banking Application 52

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Many companies, especially in social media, are essentially in the business of collecting personal information. As a result, not only will organizations face compliance issues, their applications may also create new vulnerabilities for bad actors to exploit.” ” More edge devices mean more vulnerabilities.

Backup 98

Backup Application Government Security 98

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

One of the earliest questions the media will ask after a breach is how many people are affected. For all data you need to understand how it is protected and how vulnerable you are to a cyber breach. What are the categories of the data you hold? For example, do we hold National Insurance Numbers, do we hold credit card numbers or not?

Banking 52

Banking Internet Insurance Insurance 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

One of the earliest questions the media will ask after a breach is how many people are affected. For all data you need to understand how it is protected and how vulnerable you are to a cyber breach. What are the categories of the data you hold? For example, do we hold National Insurance Numbers, do we hold credit card numbers or not?

Banking 52

Banking Internet Insurance Insurance 52

Reciprocity

AUGUST 24, 2022

2007-2012): Audit management, enterprise, and operational risk management, compliance beyond financial controls, and more. 2013-2018): Using GRC solutions for enterprise-wide management in various areas such as risk management, compliance, legal, finance, audit, security, and health and safety. GRC 4.0: (2018-present): Automated GRC.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Audit Insurance Insurance 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

How to prepare for a NIST Audit: Checklist What is a security impact analysis? Additionally, we’ve included links for deeper exploration and a practical guide to preparing for a NIST compliance audit. AU – Audit and Accountability: Keeping detailed logs to monitor and analyze actions that could affect security.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Audit Risk Management Vulnerability 40

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

How to prepare for a NIST Audit: Checklist What is a security impact analysis? Additionally, we’ve included links for deeper exploration and a practical guide to preparing for a NIST compliance audit. AU – Audit and Accountability: Keeping detailed logs to monitor and analyze actions that could affect security.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Audit Risk Management Vulnerability 40

Online Computers

MAY 22, 2022

Sadly, city administrators knew about their computer systems’ vulnerabilities but had failed to take action in time. Just two months prior to the attack, an audit found almost 2,000 vulnerabilities in the City of Atlanta’s IT system, the majority of which stemmed from obsolete software and an IT culture of ad hoc processes.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Hospitality Healthcare 52

Solutions Review

JANUARY 25, 2024

Cybercriminals use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to create plausible backstories in seconds, usually utilizing social media profiles to gather information about a victim’s career, hobbies, and habits. Depending on what you find, you may need to review what you’re posting on social media.

Authentication 142

Authentication Cybersecurity Security Government 142

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cybercriminals use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to create plausible backstories in seconds, usually utilizing social media profiles to gather information about a victim’s career, hobbies, and habits. Depending on what you find, you may need to review what you’re posting on social media.

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 59

Solutions Review

JANUARY 28, 2024

Cybercriminals use open-source intelligence (OSINT) to create plausible backstories in seconds, usually utilizing social media profiles to gather information about a victim’s career, hobbies, and habits. Depending on what you find, you may need to review what you’re posting on social media.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Cybersecurity Security Government 52