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What Are the Most Common Causes of Data Breaches in Financial Services?
by Nicholas Foisy on March 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Data breaches are among the most pressing security concerns for the financial services industry. Given the vast amounts of sensitive customer data handled by banks, investment firms, insurance companies, and other financial institutions, these organizations are prime targets for cyber …
Is the Unpaid Toll Text a Scam? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In
by Nicholas Foisy on March 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Receiving a text about an unpaid toll can be alarming. With so many people using toll roads daily, a message demanding payment might seem legitimate at first glance. However, cybersecurity experts warn that many of these texts are scams designed to steal your personal and financial in …
FinTech Security: How SOC 2 Drives Investor & Client Trust
by Bernard Gallagher on February 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In the world of financial technology (FinTech), trust is a currency as valuable as money. As startups and established firms alike strive to innovate, they must also prioritize protecting sensitive financial data. For FinTech companies, achieving SOC 2 attestation is more than a compli …
What Are the Benefits of Conducting Regular Vulnerability Assessments?
by Louis Trout on February 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, making security a moving target for organizations of all sizes. Attackers continuously scan for weaknesses, looking for gaps they can exploit. Meanwhile, new vulnerabilities emerge daily due to software updates, misconfigurations, and evolv …
How Accurate Was Netflix's 'Zero Day'? A Realistic Analysis
by Nicholas Foisy on February 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Warning: This analysis contains spoilers ahead. Netflix’s Zero Day presents a gripping cyber thriller that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, raising questions about the plausibility of large-scale cyberattacks. This article breaks down the accuracy of the show’s depiction o …
Why SOC 1 and SOC 2 Are Essential for Venture Capital (VC) Firms
by Jerry Hughes on February 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
For venture capital (VC) firms, maintaining compliance and robust security across portfolio companies is essential to reducing risks and driving long-term value. SOC audits and tailored security assessments provide a structured approach to managing financial accuracy, regulatory deman …