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New York Files First 23 NYCRR 500 Enforcement Action
by Nicholas Foisy on August 20, 2020 at 1:00 PM
On July 21st, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced that it had filed its first enforcement action under the 23 NYCRR 500 cybersecurity regulation against First American Title Insurance, a large title insurance provider headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif …
CMMC: Moving Away from Self-Assessments
by Nicholas Foisy on July 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a certification procedure developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to certify that contractors working with the DoD have the controls in place to protect sensitive data, also referred to as controlled unclassified informatio …
9 Easy Steps to Create Strong Passwords
by Nicholas Foisy on April 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Passwords serve as the gatekeeper to an organization’s data and systems, keeping out unauthorized users and only allowing the right people to enter. The strength of an organization’s passwords can often be the deciding factor to whether they suffer a breach or data disaster.
Grocery Stores – A Hidden Gem for Cyber Criminals?
by Nicholas Foisy on March 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Following the recent closures of many public-facing businesses in the United States (and across the globe) in response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this week’s blog post will discuss some of the cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities facing one of the only industries …
Virtual CISO: What’s the Benefit?
by Nicholas Foisy on December 13, 2019 at 3:30 PM
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a vital role within most organizations. Tasked with establishing and maintaining the organizational vision, strategy, and program to ensure information technology assets are adequately protected, this individual is often your primary de …