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How Much Should You Spend on Cyber Security

The age-old question: how much is enough? Executives at companies large and small ponder this question every day as news of the latest cyber-attack fills network and social media resources. So how does a company ultimately decide how much to spend on protecting itself from cyber-attacks?  When it comes to cybersecurity there is no simple...
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4 Ways to Get the Most Value from Security Testing

  It’s an unfortunate reality that cyber-crime continues to evolve. No company is immune from attack and it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when an attack will occur. Small companies often believe they are not on the “attack radar” as there is a perception that their data has less potential value...
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Filling the Cybersecurity Talent Void

Anyone with cybersecurity experience is a hot commodity in the current job market.  For those seeking talent, the transition of the workforce from in-office to work-from-home due of COVID has made the competition fiercer.  Gone are the traditional geographic boundaries and regional salary limitations.  It’s now commonplace for employees who live in the Midwest to...
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Corporate Accountability for Cyber Incidents

Ransomware and other types of cyber incidents are now commonplace discussion topics in boardrooms for companies large and small.  Fear of exposure, disruption, and financial loss are leading contributors to the conversation.  In fact, nearly three quarters of US CEOs in Price Waterhouse Coopers 24th Annual Global CEO Survey said they are “extremely concerned” about...
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Cyber Challenges in the Automotive Supply Chain

Recent world events in Ukraine have once again focused the business on the potential impact of cyber-attacks as a means of disrupting business.  This trend is particularly troubling for the automotive supply chain because the symbiotic nature of these relationships means one attack could ultimately interrupt product shipments for many companies.  Looking across the supply...
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Is 3rd Party Risk Validation Right for Your Firm?

It’s an age-old question what came first, the chicken or the egg?   This paradigm illustrates the challenge organizations face when contemplating a risk assessment.   Should they fix known issues before an assessment…or should they complete the assessment and follow the prescribed recommendations. It’s an interesting question. One that can be overshadowed by the internal team’s...
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4 Tips for Maximizing Cyber Insurance Spend

  For any organization purchasing cyber insurance, understanding the variables that impact price and coverage is a wise investment of time.  Since the Covid outbreak began, insurance rates have escalated upwards of 400%, even for companies with no prior claims.  Beyond cost increases, the application process is more complex, the percentage of accepted applications has...
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Presidential Update on Cybersecurity

On March 21, 2022 the President of the United States issued a statement directly addressing concerns about domestic cybersecurity.  With the Ukraine war now entering the fourth week, there is heightened anxiety about the escalating cyberattacks originating in Russia.  Beyond the physical attacks against the Ukraine nation, Russia has stepped up cyberattacks on countries that...
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Reinforcing Critical Cybersecurity Practices During Ukraine War

The world is aghast watching Russia invade Ukraine, and it’s critical that the physical separation of these events doesn’t create a false sense of security for the US.   As the countries around the globe step up sanctions and impose restrictions on critical Russian resources, war will expand on a different front.  Cyberwarfare is nothing new,...
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Interns are a Great Investment in the Future

  There is a widespread shortage of cyber security talent with predictions for little change in the upcoming years. Security Vitals believes in developing future talent and recommends hiring interns. Our firm has employed several interns and investing in their future provided great resources to support our growth too.   Our most recent intern, Ryan...
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Piracy in the Cyber Seas

It’s no secret that the world gets smaller every year.   Globalization of industry and trade has created ever-expanding opportunities, sometimes to the detriment of businesses and individuals.  The internet is a critical variable in this equation as it delivers instant access to resources worldwide and produces a growing industry focused on cyber-crime. There is a...
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3 Considerations Before Choosing a Risk Management Framework

A risk management framework (RMF) is an organization’s security controls road map for managing its cyber risks. RMFs define how the people in an organization utilize processes to manage technology, ensure oversight, and reduce risk exposure. The framework often serves multiple purposes, from evaluating the maturity of security controls to demonstrating due diligence in securing...
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