We’re proud of the impact that our Consulting Manager, Deb Bond, continues to make in her community! She has spent the last eight months volunteering on the planning committee for the Phoenix Security and Audit Conference – the largest conference of its kind in the city! This event, hosted by ISSA Phoenix, shared valuable insights on the dark web economy, AI governance, GenAI oversight, internal audit, and additional security and audit topics. Way to go, Deb! #Security #Audit #AI #InternalAudit #Community
FoxPointe Solutions
IT Services and IT Consulting
Pittsford, New York 544 followers
We’re dedicated to helping businesses navigate the intricate and fluctuating world of information risk management.
About us
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, information risk management and cybersecurity are more important than ever. We offer a variety of cost-effective solutions to help you assess and manage threats, all while reaching industry standards and regulatory compliance. From IT audits and penetration testing to compliance and attestation services, our team of certified risk management experts will help to ensure your data and assets are protected. While we have a new name, we’re far from new to the industry. In 2007, The Bonadio Group founded its Enterprise Risk Management practice, which has since evolved into the full-service cyber risk management and compliance division we have today.
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- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsford, New York
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Penetration Testing, Compliance & Attestation, IT Auditing, and Consulting Services
Updates
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🔐🧑💻 Each year, our team of cybersecurity experts celebrates this occasion by sharing best practices for protecting yourself and your business from cybercrime. We’re kicking off the month with cybersecurity tips from our Executive Vice President, Charlie Wood. Read it here: https://ow.ly/9r5E50TwgnI #NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Cybersecurity #CyberCrime
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One of the most critical steps when completing due diligence in an M&A transaction is assessing the company’s IT function. Skipping this important piece of the process puts your organization at risk of a cyber breach, which could lead to fines, loss of credibility, or future lawsuits. Our Executive Vice President, Charlie Wood, shares his IT due diligence must-dos in this Central New York Business Journal. Read it here: https://ow.ly/Cftl50TqsAz #MandA #DueDiligence #IT
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City and county governments have become increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, with the average attack costing $2.83 million in 2024. 🛡️ The public sector is a popular target for threat actors because of entry points created by connected devices and remote work, budget constraints, and the ability of generative AI to create sophisticated phishing emails. This American City & County article further details this threat to local governments and their constituents: https://ow.ly/8GGv50TqrMi If you’d like to learn how to best protect yourself from a ransomware attack, read our tips here: https://ow.ly/Mcpt50TqrMh #Ransomware #PublicSector #CityGovernment #CountyGovernment
Cities and counties can take key steps to avoid costly ransomware attacks - American City and County
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It’s common for companies to depend on third-party vendors for everything from IT support to supply chain logistics. But what happens to your company if your vendor has a data breach or a service disruption? Enter Vendor Risk Management (VRM)! Effective VRM helps businesses continually identify and manage risks, protecting themselves from potential security breaches and operational disruptions. Learn more about the steps of the VRM process from Senior Consultant Brendan Horton: https://ow.ly/yT8e50Tm4jl #VRM #thirdparty #vendor #riskmitigation
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As cyber criminals ramp up their attacks on the finance, public administration, professional, education, and manufacturing industries, how can you be sure that your organization’s internal controls will work effectively if targeted? 🎯 Independent third-party examinations like SOC 2 and HITRUST assessments take the guesswork out of safeguarding your organization, giving you the full picture of how your internal controls are performing over time. Our own Courtney Caryl, CHQP, CCSFP and Allison Stowers have outlined the details of SOC 2 and HITRUST Common Security Frameworks (CSF) to help you determine if these reports are the right step forward for your organization: https://ow.ly/IAzb50Tm1BG If you have any questions about either of these reports or how to take the first step with a readiness assessment, we’d love to connect with you! #SOC2 #HITRUSTCSF #InternalControls
Benefits of a SOC 2 + HITRUST CSF Report
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HIPAA compliance is not a set-it and forget-it task. 🙅 It’s an ongoing effort your organization must continuously engage in to protect patient health information (PHI). This process involves establishing thorough procedures for risk management, security awareness training, incident response planning, access control policy, and vendor management. Enacting and following these protocols will help your organization run more efficiently in addition to maintaining regulatory compliance. Brandon Agostinelli, CISA of FoxPointe Solutions has broken down each of these HIPAA topics in this article. Check it out: https://ow.ly/qTlh50TgtgL #HIPAA #InformationSecurity #PHI #InternalControls #Compliance
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As a service organization, it’s critical that your customers and prospective customers recognize that your organization is trustworthy, takes security seriously, and operates according to industry requirements. 🔐 How can you show that your organization meets these AICPA-designated standards? With a SOC 1 Report! This examination is an independent, third-party validation of a service organization’s commitment to displaying the design and effective operation of their controls. Our own Courtney Caryl, CHQP, CCSFP and Allison Stowers detail the benefits of a SOC 1 report and how CPA firms can assist you with a readiness assessment. Check it out: https://ow.ly/FimC50Tgtpf #SOC1Report #Controls #Security #ReadinessAssessment
What is a SOC 1 Report
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Companies that are looking to expand into the U.S. market must navigate a daunting compliance landscape with fragmented data privacy and security laws, as each state crafts its own unique legislation. These regulations are influenced by a variety of factors including state jurisdiction, data storage and location, and more. Working with qualified compliance and security experts can help your company mitigate risks and focus on its strategic goals when expanding into the U.S. Learn more from our Executive Vice President, Charlie Wood: https://ow.ly/sBO450TgrF4 #compliance #business #expansion #dataprivacy #datasecurity
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Today’s organizations face numerous cybersecurity challenges, and one of the most insidious threats is social engineering. Hear from our own, Brendan Horton, for some key principles and techniques used by social engineers so your organization can safeguard its valuable assets. Read more: https://ow.ly/Uqr650T9f50 #socialengineering #cybersecurity
Social Engineering Attacks and Techniques
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