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In today’s digital age, cyber criminals have become more creative than ever before. One way these criminals may attempt to steal your information is through smishing, which is the practice of sending text messages from what appears to be a reputable source in an effort to trick the recipient into sharing passwords, credit card information, and other important information. If you have any questions about this practice or how you can prevent it, please reach out today: https://ow.ly/UsPF50SEN8k

AI and the opportunities and drawbacks that come along with it have been a hot and controversial topic in the news recently. As a business owner, you're probably wondering how the advancement of AI can actually impact your business. Our own, James F., details the opportunities, risks, and limitations of using AI to enhance your business' processes and activities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qo1o50SHt17 #artificialintelligence #ai #cyberthreat #riskmitigation #business

The recent Supreme Court decision overruling the 40-year-old Chevron Doctrine will impact the way cybersecurity is regulated in the US. Courts formerly deferred to federal agency rules and interpretations of the law. Now, courts will interpret and enforce federal legislation themselves. This landmark decision will likely lead to further litigation on cybersecurity regulations. Read more on how this ruling may impact the cybersecurity landscape in this article by SecurityWeek: https://ow.ly/i1Ay50SzCi3 #ChevronDoctrine #cybersecurity #compliance #SCOTUS

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/7VLA50SzBp1 #socialengineering #cybersecurity

AI has the potential to completely revolutionize healthcare services, from streamlined administrative tasks to enhanced diagnostic accuracy! When adopting AI, our own Jeffery Travis cautions that healthcare providers should consider data privacy and security, legal and ethical implications, and more. In this Medical Economics article, Jeff emphasizes the importance of prioritizing patient-centric care when implementing AI technology. Read more: https://ow.ly/Q8UG50SrTRq #AI #healthcare #dataprivacy #datasecurity

Due diligence, an integral part of any M&A transaction, involves the parties outlining internal and external risk factors, mitigating various issues, and laying out their acquisition strategy. Failure to appropriately perform due diligence procedures in the IT and cybersecurity space can lead to a data breach and other consequences. Leveraging a savvy cybersecurity consulting firm and/or a vCISO can significantly reduce these risks. FoxPointe Solutions's Charlie Wood discusses the importance of IT due diligence and provides a checklist of considerations in this article: https://ow.ly/VxIo50SrTjI #merger #acquisition #MandA #duediligence #IT #cybersecurity #databreach #vCISO

As large data breaches have affected a variety of organizations in recent years, regulators continue to evaluate how to best hold companies and their personnel accountable for cybersecurity decisions. To avoid a data breach and its consequences, it’s more important than ever for businesses across industries to have experienced cybersecurity professionals and effective operating controls. Learn more about the future of accountability for CEOs and other personnel following cybersecurity breaches in this article by our Security Analyst, James Normand: https://ow.ly/yIB150SrTb4 #cyberattack #databreach #cybersecurity #accountability #penalties

When the DFS recently updated cybersecurity regulations, many credit unions assumed the legislation didn’t apply to them. However, if a credit union operates certain types of subsidiaries, they fall under this DFS jurisdiction. Our Consulting Manager, Christopher Salone, CISA, CCSFP, MBA, advises that credit unions ramp up their cybersecurity programs to comply with these updates. Learn more about the provisions of these regulations and which credit unions they apply to in this Central New York Business Journal article: https://ow.ly/96S050SlKGP #creditunion #DFS #cybersecurity

Due diligence, an integral part of any M&A transaction, involves the parties outlining internal and external risk factors, mitigating various issues, and laying out their acquisition strategy. Failure to appropriately perform due diligence procedures in the IT and cybersecurity space can lead to a data breach and other consequences. Leveraging a savvy cybersecurity consulting firm and/or a vCISO can significantly reduce these risks. Our own Charlie Wood discusses the importance of IT due diligence and provides a checklist of considerations in this article: https://ow.ly/o7gz50SlJxG #merger #acquisition #MandA #duediligence #IT #cybersecurity #databreach #vCISO

Our Consulting Manager, Deb Bond, recently spoke at the Arizona Society of CPAs Not-for-Profit Conference on IT Cybersecurity and Compliance Audits. She reminded participants that security and compliance are everyone’s responsibility in an organization – not just the work of one person. Deb also emphasized the importance of consistent communication for successfully completing compliance audits and maintaining a strong security posture. #ASPCA #notforprofit #cybersecurity #compliance #audit #complianceaudit