On May 16, 2024, the SEC expanded the requirements of Regulation S-P to require covered financial institutions to take additional steps to detect, respond, and recover from unauthorized access, or use, of client information. Larger entities, such as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with $1.5 billion or more in assets under management, will have until December 3, 2025, to comply. The…
Employee offboarding is the formal process of managing an employee’s departure, from resignation or termination, through the complete revocation of access to the company’s systems, data, and facilities. And while HR handles administrative tasks, your IT and security team manage the technical components that directly impact your organization’s risk. Despite its importance, most organizations treat offboarding as an afterthought. The…
Organizations today face two major IT challenges: rising costs and increasing difficulty in finding and retaining qualified professionals. Building essential capabilities like a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Security Operations Center (SOC) requires significant investments in personnel, tools, and training—resources that many companies simply can’t spare. The IT talent shortage isn’t just an HR problem—it’s a business risk. Digital transformation…
AI literacy is the most in-demand skill of 2025, and 88% of business leaders are prioritizing speeding up their AI adoption. The trend is clear: AI integration is shifting from optional to imperative. The stakes are high. Companies that delay AI adoption risk falling behind in innovation, productivity, and market competitiveness. But there’s good news, too: implementing AI needn’t require…
In March 2025, Honda Motor Company got a $632,500 wake-up call. That’s when the California Privacy Protection Agency fined the automotive giant for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The agency found that the company required customers to provide too much of their personal information, made it too hard for them to exercise their right to privacy, and shared…
The healthcare industry is in a tight squeeze when it comes to data security. It’s caught between rapid technological change, escalating cyber threats, and the fundamental need to protect patient data while maintaining quality care.
California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF) represents the state’s first comprehensive effort to unify health and social service data systems. It has the potential to transform how providers deliver care across the Golden State.
A company’s security is only as strong as its weakest third-party link. Fortunately, cybersecurity due diligence can help companies mitigate risks not only within their own organizations but across their supply chains.
Remote and hybrid work are here to stay. Over three-quarters (76%) of workers surveyed by Robert Half cite flexibility in their working arrangements when deciding to stay at a given job. And over a third (38%) of new jobs posted in the last quarter of 2024 offered some form of remote work, according to the employment firm’s figures. For forward-thinking…
Many organizations are turning to outside cybersecurity experts to protect their digital assets. But is outsourced cybersecurity the right choice for your business? Keep reading to learn what cybersecurity outsourcing is, its benefits and limitations, and how to determine if it fits your organization’s security needs.
Strategic outsourcing, particularly in IT, can alleviate organizational inefficiencies, allowing employees to focus on their primary roles and enhancing overall productivity.
Password resets. Network issues. System outages. How can your organization effectively handle the various technical problems that arise daily? IT support tiers provide a structured approach that categorizes issues by complexity and directs them to the appropriate experts. IT support tiers come with specific structures, benefits, and implementation strategies. Understanding them helps your organization maintain smooth operations and high employee…
Cyber incidents are escalating in frequency, sophistication, and impact, affecting everything from patient safety to city operations. In this environment, incident response can’t be an isolated IT task. It must be a business-wide function rooted in intelligence, resilience, and readiness. That’s precisely what the newly released NIST Special Publication 800-61 Revision 3 aims to accomplish.
Oracle’s 2025 data breach exposed millions of records and revealed gaps in the company’s incident response and regulatory compliance. This article explores how delayed disclosure under new SEC and CPRA rules can amplify the damage of a cyberattack—and offers best practices for organizations looking to strengthen their breach response strategy.
The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to its highly dispersed digital infrastructure and valuable data assets. By proactively strengthening their cyber defenses, AEC firms can reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience in a high-risk digital landscape.
The AI transformation is changing the game and offering new hope in the battle to protect our digital assets. This article offers advice on how to choose the right AI tools for your company.
