CISO, vCISO, Security Program

Three Ways to Improve Your Bottom Line Using a vCISO

In today's cyber-risky environment, most experts agree that the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a business necessity. According to a Deloitte 2021 survey, companies listed security, privacy, demonstrating compliance, and improving efficiency and

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CISO, vCISO, Security Program

Cybersecurity – Responsibility vs. Accountability

Responsibility vs. Accountability for Oversight of Cybersecurity The need to manage cybersecurity and privacy risk is generally accepted. In many organizations, it may even be clear who is doing it. However, there is often a lack of clarity over the

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SOC2, vCISO

The Meaning of SOC from the AICPA

What does SOC mean and why does it matter? How did a CPA organization come to audit information systems for cybersecurity and privacy controls? Spoiler alert. The acronym SOC currently means System and Organization Controls, but that wasn't always

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program

vCISO - Stories from the Trenches

Disasters, heroics, funny stories, and impacts to business success Nate Hartman describes a six-month stint as an acting CISO or virtual CISO (vCISO) at a fast-paced Silicon Valley tech company.

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program

What are the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria?

The SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria (TSCs) for information technology, is a framework for designing, implementing and evaluating information system controls. The purpose of controls is to ensure your information system can meet its objectives. The

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program

Understanding the Business Value of SOC 2 Compliance

System and Organizational Controls 2 (SOC 2) is sometimes known as Service Organization Controls. Maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), SOC 2 is a standard for auditing and reporting on the efficacy of

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program, Risk Assessment

Bridging the gap between CISOs

Facing the challenges of new cybersecurity and privacy laws, a sharp increase in cybersecurity litigation, and the ceaseless evolution of ransomware and cyberthreats, the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has become critical to

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CISO, vCISO, Penetration Testing, HIPAA, Security Program, Risk Assessment

The One Reason to Pen Test Data Backup Systems - Ransomware Protection

At the heart of your disaster recovery plan, organizations often disregard data backup and recovery systems when it comes to pen testing and maintaining security. Vulnerable backup systems make for an attractive target by ransomware gangs, grief/

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PCI DSS, CISO, vCISO, Penetration Testing, HIPAA, Security Program, Risk Assessment, Red Teaming

The 0-day in the Room Nobody is Talking About: Scope

Scope is an important shaping tool that, when leveraged properly, can help enhance engagement outcomes during penetration testing, red team and other security operations. Like any tool, however, when used incorrectly it can have devastating

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PCI DSS, vCISO, Security Program

What does a PCI DSS Compliance Program Look Like?

You receive a letter from your bank: “Congratulations, you just passed 2.5M credit card impressions in the last 12 months.” (Break out the Champagne). “We noticed we don’t have a PCI DSS AOC for you, would you kindly upload it to our portal?”

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