80+ Cloud Security Statistics
The adoption of cloud infrastructure for businesses was rather quick. Cloud offers more flexibility to businesses at lower costs and higher efficiency. But could it also lead to increased security issues for your business? 82% of breaches involved cloud-stored data. Cloud security breaches have been on the rise for quite a while now. Plus, with…
Dec 27, 2024
A Quick Overview to SOC as a Service
In October 2023, IT Governance reported 114 security incidents, which compromised 867,072,315 records. Hence, it’s clear that the threat of cyber attacks looms larger than ever for digital businesses, necessitating a stronger security stance to prevent potential harm and losses. An important component in this defense strategy is the Security Operations Center (SOC), a tool…
Dec 27, 2024
Ace your CMMC Audit: Best Practices that Work Like Magic
With the official publication of the CMMC 2.0 final rule taking effect on December 16, 2024, contractors now have the much-needed nuance on the requirements. The phased implementation is set to begin in 2025 and gives you time but make no mistake—the clock is really ticking. The US Department of Defense (DoD) offered contracts worth…
Dec 26, 2024
A Quick Guide to Internal Audit Process
What’s the easiest way to create a false sense of security? Simple. Investing time and resources on an external audit without first undergoing an internal audit. This can leave the organization vulnerable to oversights, blind spots, and increased risk exposure and may lead to data breaches, misrepresented financial reports, compliance penalties, and damage to public…
Dec 21, 2024
Cybersecurity Architecture: Building a Strong Security Foundation
In May 2021, one of the largest fuel pipelines in the United States was forced to shut down after malicious actors successfully breached their computer network and launched a ransomware attack. The shutdown of this critical infrastructure highlights how hackers can exploit vulnerabilities and halt operation, even in large government systems. Officials responding to this…
Dec 19, 2024
Enterprise Risk Management: Frameworks, Implementation, Cost
Every business choice you make has some inherent risk to it—some very small, such as setting your password policy right, while others are much bigger, like entering a new market. Just think about it—what if the supplier doesn’t deliver? Or what if the compliance requirements in a new geography are vastly different from what you…
Dec 18, 2024