Of course the SRA is going to expose the security skeletons in your closet. However, that’s the first step to bringing those risks to the surface and getting a plan in place to mitigate those risks. In addition to mitigating risk regulatory compliance in inevitably almost always requires an SRA to maintain compliance. Here are […]
read more »As the new year unfolds, businesses are presented with an opportune moment to reassess and update their IT Security Policy. The rapidly evolving technological landscape demands that companies stay vigilant and adaptive to emerging trends and threats. A comprehensive review of IT policies is crucial to ensure that organizations are equipped to handle the latest […]
read more »Everyone knows they should have a solid Risk Management Program, but what exactly does that mean? Let’s take a look at four program essentials for implementation of a successful risk management program: Evaluate and create an asset inventory Assess your environment and its susceptibility to to vulnerabilities/risks Review and define your risk scales Define your […]
read more »In 2020, the FBI reported that phishing was the most common type of cyber attack. Phishing can lead to data breaches and other types of cybercrimes that can be detrimental to an organization. User security awareness training can help reduce the risks of a successful phishing attack. Human error has the largest role in cyber […]
read more »According to Forbes, the cost of ransomware attacks against organizations has increased by 300% in 2021. Additionally, supply chain and vendor issues have gained attention since SolarWinds, Kaseya, and other providers that have been compromised this year. Cyberpion found that three- fourths of Fortune 500 companies’ IT infrastructure exists outside of their organization. Third- party […]
read more »The Breach On August 16, 2021, T-Mobile released a statement that unauthorized access to customer data had occurred. The malicious actor, claimed to be John Binns, first gained access into T-Mobile’s servers through an unprotected router on July 19, 2021. ZDNet mentions that from there, he explored security gaps in T- Mobile’s security architecture where […]
read more »Over the Fourth of July weekend, Kaseya’s Virtual System/ Server Administrator (VSA) software was targeted by the cybercrime gang REvil. REvil executed a supply chain ransomware attack and demanded $70 million in Bitcoin. Kaseya is an IT management software company, whose customers include large MSPs. As a result, around 1,500 small to medium sized businesses […]
read more »March 25, 2021|IT Security, IT Services, Managed Services, Security Awareness Training, Security Operations, Security Patching TAMPA, Fla. – March 25, 2021 – Adsero Security and Ballast Services are pleased to announce their integrated partnership to provide comprehensive IT security compliance and managed services. Business leaders are challenged with complex and fragmented cyber security services, and […]
read more »The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is the idea that every user, program, or process has access only to the information that are necessary to complete its function. As this topic has traditionally been used for government purposes, businesses and organizations have begun to implement PoLP with their employees. PoLP is a crucial component in […]
read more »The Coronavirus pandemic has remolded us into a digitally dependent world. The directives of social distancing forced a rapid shift of activities from the physical world to the digital world. The platforms that are used to host business meetings are now the same platforms used to host virtual celebrations and gatherings. The lines between our […]
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