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My career has taken me through a winding road of many areas including finance manufacturing education and today information security nbsp My career has included 24 years in the manufacturing world where I managed many risks including employee theft check kiting and manipulation and mail fraud vendor checks taken out...

Our workplaces have become more mobile than ever before largely due to advancements in technology being used by businesses for communication and collaboration The circumstances related to the COVID 19 pandemic have expedited this movement by forcing most businesses and organizations out of their offices and into remote work sites...

Stopping Ransomware In today s world of everchanging technology the fastest growing method of cyber attacks is Ransomware nbsp Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable and malicious actors then demand ransom in...

This blog was written and produced by Nick Cozzolino CISSP Director of Information Security at The Bonadio Group FoxPointe Solutions is The Bonadio Group 8217 s dedicated cybersecurity division Looking to get in touch with Nick Reach out today Nick Cozzolino ncozzolino bonadio com Data is the new oil We...

Is your organization involved in HITRUST or looking to take that path in the near future If so there are some important changes to be aware of that may change your timeline and approach Throughout each year HITRUST releases Advisories as needed in one of two categories Assurance Change Advisories...

This blog was written and produced by Courtney Nist Senior Security Consultant CHQP CCSFP at FoxPointe Solutions Looking to get in touch with Courtney Reach out today Courtney Nist cnist foxpointesolutions com Based on the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report of 2021 healthcare and outsourced service providers continue to be...

What is a SOC 1 Report A SOC 1 report also known as the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements SSAE 18 focuses on a service organization s controls that are likely to be relevant to an audit of a user entity s customer s financial statements SOC 1 reports...

Since the regulation came into effect in March 2019 the New York State Department of Financial Services DFS continues to strengthen the way that it enforces the Cybersecurity Regulation 23 NYCRR Part 500 With 23 distinct sections of the regulation DFS requires a comprehensive cybersecurity program for Covered Entities including...

As you were enjoying a cup of coffee the morning of December 18 2020 you might have been arranging your Holiday plans or ordering a last minute gift for a loved one Or perhaps you re part of the banking industry and as part of your morning routine you peruse...

In this day and age the risk of cybersecurity threats is becoming a concerning topic for organizations Reducing the risk of data breach has become a top priority for many businesses When it comes to minimizing risk an often overlooked area is third party risk Many organizations include an initial...