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Managing cybersecurity in-house can feel like a never-ending effort. Many small to medium sized businesses lack the resources for dedicated cybersecurity or IT audit staff. Unlike large enterprises with dedicated security teams and substantial IT budgets, small and medium sized businesses must protect sensitive data, customer information, and business critical...
For years, cybersecurity maturity was defined by prevention. Stronger firewalls, greater coverage across devices, and more security awareness training were viewed as the primary indicators of success. The underlying belief was that if you build strong enough defenses, the attackers would stay out. Unfortunately, that belief no longer matches reality....
Vulnerability management is a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy. As IT environments grow and become more complex, security teams are often overwhelmed with thousands of vulnerabilities across endpoints, servers, applications, and cloud systems. Without an optimized approach, this volume can quickly overwhelm teams, leading to delayed remediation and...
In the United States, healthcare continues to sit at the bullseye of cybercrime. The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report and the American Hospital Association’s analysis of that report show that the health sector suffered more reported cyberthreats than any other critical infrastructure vertical that year, totaling 444 incidents that combined...
We are excited to announce our new strategic partnership with Guardz, a unified AI-driven platform to help businesses identify and reduce digital risk. FoxPointe’s partnership with Guardz will empower Managed Service Providers to deliver stronger and more scalable cybersecurity protection while giving their customers enterprise-grade security without added complexity. By...
Every January, Data Privacy Week serves as a reminder that data privacy is not just a technical concern, it’s a personal, organizational, and societal issue. As technology continues to shape how we live and work, the amount of data we generate has grown exponentially. So has the importance of protecting...
Introduction and Abstract In an era of evolving cyber practices and new technology, the way we authenticate users must evolve as attackers do. For decades, passwords have been the standard defense, yet today they are the weakest link in securing any system. Recognizing this, the National Institute of Standards and...
In today’s complex regulatory landscape, organizations often face overlapping compliance demands. SOC 2, governed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), evaluates controls related to the Trust Services Criteria (TSC). ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 27001, on the other hand, is an international standard for establishing, implementing, and...
A SOC 2 examination is an attest engagement that assesses an organization’s suitable design (Type 1) and the operational effectiveness (Type 2) of its internal controls to meet its service commitment and system requirements under the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ trust services criteria including security, availability, processing integrity,...
Compliance is critical for organizations that want to operate securely and confidently, but it’s not something you have to tackle alone. That’s why Synergy IT Solutions and FoxPointe Solutions are teaming up to provide a comprehensive approach to achieving compliance requirements. In our projects, Synergy focuses on managing compliance from...
For both cybersecurity experts and organizational leaders, remaining stagnant is not viable. Actively striving for ongoing improvement and innovation is essential to protect organizations from the constantly evolving risks inherent in a cyber-driven environment. Fostering a culture of ongoing research and advancement involves motivating teams to learn from achievements and...
Happy Compliance Week! As we look back and reflect on our compliance programs during Compliance Week 2025, it is a good time for us here at The Bonadio Group to share some of our top findings over the course of the year. You cannot use a “set it and forget...
