Your Credentials Have Been Compromised – Now What?

Password Security

You’ve just discovered there are compromised employee credentials or other sensitive data of your company exposed and available on the Dark Web. The reality is, once exposed on the Dark Web, your information cannot ever be completely removed or hidden. You cannot file a complaint or contact a support line to demand your data be…

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Cyber Security – A Top Business Risk….and Opportunity in 2021

Cyber Security | A Top Business Risk and Opportunity in 2021

Cyber security remains a critical element to any organization as cyber threats continue to become increasingly sophisticated, expensive, and disruptive.  As detailed below, there are many high-profile examples of cyber breaches, however it’s very important to understand that the same risk level applies to every company equally – regardless of size, industry etc. According to…

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Build a Corporate Privacy Program

Build a Corporate Privacy Program | Interactive Security

In this age of rapidly evolving technology, a corporate privacy program is indispensable to a large organization. Regulations that govern personal data collection and storage are becoming more stringent worldwide. An organization needs a dedicated team to keep everyone up to date on the latest rulings and risks. A formal privacy program establishes leadership and…

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Now is the Time to Get Ready for CMMC

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

On January 31, 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD) rolled out the long-awaited Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). So if you’re a DoD contractor, how does the CMMC affect you, and what should you do now to prepare for implementation? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know. What is the CMMC? The CMMC…

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Remote Workers – Implementing a Risk Based Cyber Security Plan

Remote Workers Security

The COVID-19 era has succeeded in making remote work mainstream, mainly because of quarantine and social distancing policies. While some companies and employees have been able to make the change quite easily, remote work is not without its complications and risk. Many corporate networks are protected by layers of security. However, with most companies having…

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Email Phishing – Your Organization’s Biggest Cyber Threat

Email Phishing Cyber Threat

All it takes is a single email for hackers to gain access and steal company data. Whenever an email lands in your inbox, there’s a chance it’s a phishing scam. This is because email phishing scams are extremely common. In fact, studies suggest that phishing scams cause 90% of all company data breaches. So how do…

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CMMC – Cyber Security Requirement for all DoD Contractors

CMMC compliance

The DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is now in force, but what does this mean for DoD contractors? Well, every company must now prove they have sufficient cyber security in place to protect sensitive data before they can work for the DoD. So if you plan on bidding for DoD contracts, here’s a brief practical guide…

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Beware – Cyber Security Language in Your Third-Party Contracts

cyber security contracts

Cyber security is a constantly changing field with constantly changing requirements. Recently, companies have found increasing technical jargon inserted into their contracts with third parties (ie customers and vendors).  These companies seek to ensure that they are protecting themselves from cyber threats by the way of third parties that they connect to. However, this technical…

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Benefits of Using a Third-Party Cyber Security Service

Third-Party Cyber Security Service

Cybercriminals and terrorists never rest, not even during global pandemics. The cost will almost always weigh heavier on smaller businesses and organizations that lack the expertise to protect themselves against online threats. In-house security requires businesses to invest heavily in hiring or training qualified staff. However, many organizations struggle to find sufficient resources to cover their…

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Application Security Begins at Planning

application security planning

Why Application Security Should Begin at Planning As cybersecurity threats become more potent and prevalent, the need to make apps more secure by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities and enhancing their security is critical. Application security has been getting more attention lately, especially after the Veracode “State of Software Security Vol. 10” report revealed that 83…

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