How Much Does a SOC 2 Audit Cost?
by CJ Hurd on May 7, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Navigating the financial intricacies of a SOC 2 audit requires precise planning and a deep understanding of the factors that influence its cost. From the size and complexity of your organization to the scope and depth of the audit itself, multiple elements can affect the financial res …
vCISO vs. CISO: What's the Difference?
by CJ Hurd on January 11, 2024 at 11:19 AM
The changing nature of security has resulted in the rise and development of important positions focused on protecting sensitive data. Alongside the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) a newer role has emerged; the Virtual CISO (vCISO). Although both roles aim to impr …
SOC 1 vs SOC 2 Reports - What's the Difference?
by CJ Hurd on September 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM
As the landscape of modern business shifts, one thing becomes clearer: outsourcing is not just a fleeting trend, but a strategic move adopted by companies across industries. With this increasing reliance on third-party services, there emerges an unprecedented need for more rigorous me …
What to Look for When Hiring a Virtual CISO (vCISO)
by CJ Hurd on July 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM
In the current corporate world, the importance of cybersecurity for companies has amplified. As threats towards business operations and data security mount, the designation of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become a critical element in the strategic management of comp …
It Is Always Scam Season!
by CJ Hurd on February 3, 2023 at 2:15 PM
With the holiday season now behind us, we here in the northeast are fully entrenched in winter and I find myself looking forward already to the warm weather that comes with spring and summer. As these seasons come and go, we have learned that scam season is always here, and it is not …
Zero Trust as Learned from My Grandmother
by CJ Hurd on February 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM
I have a line I use with my kids (mainly my teenagers, not so much my nine-year-old yet); “I trust you until I don’t”. They know the line well and sometimes will even finish it for me. I have raised them to hopefully make good decisions and to tell the truth, with the idea of keeping …