How to Assess & Manage Third-Party Vendor Security Risks
One of the most famous and largest cyberattacks of all time was the Target breach of 2013. The attack exposed the data records of more than 70 million people...
Management, compliance & auditing
Understanding the Link Between Business, Operational & Security Risks
When it comes to risk planning and mitigation, it is important for you as an information security professional to understand the difference between a security...
A Look at Data Security Compliance & Regulations by Industry
Understanding and complying with regulations provides companies with business opportunities and reduces risk.
To many, information security looks to be governed...
10 Ways GDPR Will Affect Data Collection and Use
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is almost upon us. May 25th, 2018 is the auspicious day that begins the enactment of the regulation. In a survey...
How Cyber Insurance Can Safeguard Your Business – A General Guide
Cyber insurance is also known as cyber liability insurance coverage. It helps businesses and individuals protect themselves from Internet- and IT infrastructure-based...
Risk treatment options, planning and prevention
Risk – it’s an inherent part of doing business in any industry or niche. Risks exist in a myriad of forms, ranging from financial to cyber-attacks, and...
Tips for Drafting Efficient Employee Information Security Policies
Employee information security policies impose obligations on employees of organizations which aim to reduce the risks of cyber-attacks. Such policies usually...
Disaster Recovery Types
Before understanding the various methodologies and techniques for disaster recovery, it is essential to know what the term "disaster recovery" means in the...
Best practices for implementing an IT/cybersecurity policy
An essential part of a company's cybersecurity program is the creation and implementation of a workplace security policy, a document that outlines all plans...
Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA) Sample Security Policy
One of the earliest (a little bit intelligent) digital personal assistants was the annoying Microsoft Clippit, circa 1997. The animated MS Office paperclip...