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What Is IAM? A Cyber Security Guide to Identity & Access Management

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What Is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)?

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) offers a structured, flexible approach to managing cybersecurity risks. Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the NIST CSF has become a...

What Is SOC 2? Understanding SOC 2 Compliance, the Framework & Requirements

SOC 2 provides a framework for service organizations to show customers and stakeholders that they take data security seriously. Understanding SOC 2 can help you build trust, win more...

The £1.9 B Wake-Up Call: What the Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Reveals About Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing

In September 2025, a cyberattack brought Jaguar Land Rover to a standstill for five weeks. Production facilities across the globe shut down. Workers stayed home. The ripple effects impacted...

ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Framework Explained

Ransomware. Insider risks. System failures. Data breaches. Your organization faces no shortage of threats, but without a clear method to identify and evaluate those risks, you're making security decisions...

A Practical Roadmap for Secure AI Adoption in the Legal Industry

At the recent Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) AI Meeting, Larry Piazza of Lewis and Llewellyn joined Christian Kelly, Chief Technology Officer at Xantrion, to share real-world insights on...

IT Security Audit Guide: Cybersecurity Audits Explained

Imagine this: It's a typical Wednesday morning when your systems suddenly go dark. Hackers have stolen your customer database, phones are ringing nonstop with panicked clients, and regulators are...

From Hype to Action: How Growing Firms Can Adopt AI Safely and Strategically

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominates headlines, but for many law firms, the conversation feels stuck in extremes: either breathless predictions of AI replacing lawyers or cautious skepticism that it’s just...

ISO 27001 Certification Cost: What to Expect

Cybercrime is on the rise and getting more sophisticated. It’s no wonder organizations worldwide are making cybersecurity their top priority. It’s also why ISO 27001 has become a framework...

Who Needs ISO 27001? A Guide by Industry

The ISO 27001 certification isn't actually a regulatory requirement. But that doesn't mean you can safely ignore it. That's because it is quickly becoming a vital operational standard in...

Cybersecurity Skills Gap & Talent Shortage 2025

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving faster than ever, but many organizations are struggling to keep pace. A growing cybersecurity skills gap is leaving mid-market firms particularly vulnerable, as the...

ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2 & NIST: A Framework Comparison

Choosing the right cybersecurity framework can feel overwhelming. You're juggling customer demands, regulatory requirements, and budget constraints while trying to build a security program that works. Three frameworks consistently...

Stronger Incident Response with ISO 27001: Here’s How

First, the good news: the average global cost of the average data breach dropped in 2024 for the first time in five years. Now the bad news: that cost...

Understanding ISO 27001: A Beginner’s Guide to Information Security Compliance

A Midwestern city declares a state of emergency after its systems are hacked. Tens of millions of health records are exposed in a healthcare company breach. A retail chain...

S-P Amendment Compliance Checklist

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,...

The IT Leader’s Guide to Employee Offboarding: Risks, Workflows & Best Practices

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...

How to Beat the IT Skills Shortage and Talent Gap

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...

How to Succeed with AI Integration: Guidelines for Growing Businesses

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...

Everything You Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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...

From Hospital Corridors to SMB Clinics: Crafting a Lean HIPAA Compliance Playbook

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...

Breaking Down California’s Data Exchange Framework (DxF): What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

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...

Cybersecurity Due Diligence & Vendor Risk Assessments: A Guide

In May 2025, athletic apparel giant Adidas fell victim to a vendor data breach, exposing a harsh reality of modern cybersecurity: a company's security is only as strong as...

Should I Outsource Cybersecurity?

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...

How Much is Your Employees’ Time Truly Worth? Calculating Cost, Productivity & ROI

Understaffed organizations. Employee burnout. Stagnant HR budgets. Technology challenges. All are daily realities for businesses in 2025. That's the word from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in...

Navigating the New NIST Incident Response Lifecycle: A Holistic Approach

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...

Lessons from Oracle’s 2025 Data Breach: A Guide to Regulatory Compliance and Crisis Response

With data breaches happening more frequently, the way an organization responds matters just as much as preventing them in the first place. Case in point, Oracle's recent data breach and...

Blueprint for Security: Crafting a Cybersecurity Plan for AEC Firms

While cyber-attacks are hitting every industry hard, the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry faces special challenges. "It’s not one neatly organized server room in one building,”  Jamin Valdez, a...

AI in Cybersecurity: 2025 & Beyond

John Christly remembers the days, not long ago, when thwarting a cyberattack meant hours of manual investigation—piecing together digital breadcrumbs across endless log files. "It used to take a human...

The Future of AEC: Trends Defining 2025

The architecture, engineering, and construction sector is on a promising path forward. For one thing, according to ConstructConnect’s February 2025 Project Stress Index, construction project abandonments dropped 14.7% in...

The Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Legal Practices: What You Need to Know

A transformative shift is underway in professional services, driven by artificial intelligence. As just one indication, over three-quarters of the professionals surveyed (77%) for the latest Thomson Reuters Future...