Cybersecurity

In today’s digital age, information is one of the most valuable assets that organizations possess. This information is often stored in digital format and can be easily accessed, modified, or distributed. Organizations need to protect their digital assets, including media files, and ensure that they are not compromised in any way. This is where a […]

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and organizations are constantly at risk of cyber-attacks. It is essential for organizations to have an Audit and Accountability Policy to protect their digital assets, as well as to ensure compliance with industry and government regulations. An Audit and Accountability Policy outlines the

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are more prevalent than ever before. In order to protect sensitive data and prevent cyber-attacks, organizations must have a strong cybersecurity strategy, which includes a comprehensive Awareness and Training Policy. This policy outlines the steps organizations take to educate their employees on the importance of cybersecurity and how to

In today’s digital age, identity and access control policies have become essential for any organization that wants to secure electronic data. An Identity Access Control policy is a set of rules that define who can access specific resources or data within an organization’s network, and how that access is granted. The importance of having an

Financial reporting is a crucial aspect of small business operations, and its timeliness and accuracy are critical to the success of the business. Here are five critical reasons timely and accurate financial reporting is important to small businesses: Informed decision making: Business owners need to make decisions quickly, and having accurate and up-to-date financial information

Disaster recovery is the process of restoring vital systems, services, and infrastructure following a natural or man-made disaster. It is a critical aspect of emergency management and is designed to help organizations and communities recover from disasters as quickly and efficiently as possible.  There are several key components to a successful disaster recovery plan. The

To achieve value, it’s critical to: First: Perform an entity wide risk assessment that includes leadership from all critical business units. Second: Develop or update entity wide policies and controls to mitigate the risks identified. Third: Develop detailed procedures to ensure controls continue to function as intended and expected. Fourth: Educate all employees with regards

I recommend clients start with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. There are various components, but today we will specifically focus on 800-53 which is a cybersecurity standard and compliance framework developed by the National Institute of Standards in Technology.  I LOVE it.! Why? Because it’s a framework that defines standard cybersecurity controls, it’s maintained, it’s current

Amazon Sidewalk – The idea behind Amazon Sidewalk is to take a slice of your broadband as well as from others on your street to form a communal “low bandwidth” network to extend wireless coverage. There is risk in that Sidewalk creates a shared network where Amazon do not know whose broadband their devices connect