Introduction In an era of escalating cybersecurity threats, proactive defense measures are essential to protect an organization’s systems and data. Penetration testing, or ethical hacking, plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit Read more
In the not-too-distant past, our primary method for sharing files was to exchange a USB Drive, SD card, or email. All these mediums have various limitations and vulnerabilities. Specifically, malicious actors use these vehicles to transmit malevolent code and, in Read more
Now that risk is identified, how do we address it? In information security, new risks surface daily. These new risks are the result of the evolving threat landscape, implementation of new technologies, changes in regulatory requirements, and potential for human Read more
If we would like to establish effective security controls to protect our information assets, we should first start by classifying those assets. Like the controls in place to protect the information, the respective classification follows a process where we evaluate Read more
What is vulnerability scanning? Vulnerability scanning is the process of examining external and internal attack surfaces to identify weaknesses that will be exploited by malicious actors who attempt to infiltrate an organization’s systems, data, network, infrastructure, web page, or application. Read more
The HR team may not be the first group that comes to mind when the Information Security topic surfaces. However, Human Resources plays a significant role in the protection of sensitive information in all stages of an employment life cycle. Read more
Personally Identifiable Information: Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that could potentially identify a specific individual. Any information that can be used to distinguish one person from another and can be used for de-anonymizing anonymous data can be considered Read more
In the previous bulletin, we offered guidance on preparing and developing a plan to prepare for and address an information security incident, should it occur. Once the plan has been developed, how do we verify that it is effective and Read more
We implement controls to prevent security incidents. Despite these efforts, Information Security Incidents occur. These incidents can be caused by both internal and external factors and can be unintended or intentional. There are generally four stages in the incident Read more
Every year in October, we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Many companies leverage this opportunity to provide additional training and other valuable resources to protect their information and continue to create a culture of awareness. As you consider how to Read more