Defense In Depth (DiD): A Castle Approach To GRC With Layered Defenses
In 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) listed Defense in Depth (DiD) as a recommended strategy for improving ‘industrial control system cybersecurity’ practices. This was done in a bid to make systems less attractive to attackers during a period experiencing a sharp increase in cyber incidents. So, is DiD a new concept or…
Dec 12, 2024
Trump’s Approach To Cybersecurity Policies
Cybersecurity, once a secondary concern in presidential discourse, has become a top-tier issue, with the U.S. standing at the crossroads of digital defense, innovation, and geopolitical competition. In his first term, Trump’s cybersecurity policies were characterized by a strong stance and a more unconventional approach toward international cooperation. But how will these strategies evolve in…
Dec 10, 2024
What is Cybersecurity and Why is It Important?
In the age of the internet, organizations are heavily relying on IT infrastructure to keep them safe from cyberattacks. As more and more organizations are adopting digital transformation, the risk of cybercrime is increasing at a rapid rate; so is the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity has become the knight in shining armour. Strong cybersecurity policy…
Dec 09, 2024
Zero-Days Don’t Wait For Patches; And Neither Should You
Hackers don’t stumble into systems; they’re deliberate, calculating, and patient. They look for weak spots: the misconfigured firewall, the unpatched vulnerability, or the employee who unknowingly clicks on a carefully disguised email. And once they’re in, it’s rarely a smash-and-grab. They move silently, escalating privileges, mapping out networks, and embedding themselves deeper before launching their…
Dec 09, 2024
HIPAA Violation: Understanding the Risks and Penalties
If you’re in the healthcare industry, it’s important that you pay attention to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) because breaking its rules could land you in some serious trouble. You’re looking at hefty fines, at the very least. The more serious cases can lead to prison sentences. The Department of Health and…
Dec 07, 2024
HIPAA Compliance: Ensure Privacy & Security (Download Free Checklist)
The HIPAA 1996 Act sets regulatory measures to ensure the security of sensitive patient information held by health providers. The Department of Health and Human Services oversees HIPAA compliance, while the Office for Civil Rights enforces it. PHI or Protected Health Information covers broad data of a patient, including electronic records, medical records, personal information,…
Dec 06, 2024