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FoxPointe Solutions, a division of The Bonadio Group dedicated to information risk management, has made a $25,000 donation to fund diversity-based scholarships and a graduate student study space in Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) new Global Cybersecurity Institute (GCI). With the…

Due to the higher rate of taxes being filed via online programs and virtual meetings with accountants this year, everyone must be diligent in protecting their private information. Learn about the necessary steps to prevent identity theft from Kimberly Hunter, CPA, ABV, CVA, Principal at The Bonadio…

IT is being called upon more than ever due to the surge in remote work and technology’s increasingly significant role in driving business direction. IT departments have been brought to the realization that they must prioritize building trust among their business partners. Read the steps John…

As a contributing author, John Roman, Chief Information Officer of The Bonadio Group, discusses his views on continuous validation and continuous compliance readiness as critical pursuits for all size organizations. To read more, download this e-book from SC Magazine: Securing your SOCs. Please note…

Most organizational dysfunction is the symptom of a greater problem: Business-IT trust has broken down. Here’s how smart CIOs repair those rifts — or foster trust from the get-go. Read more about this article John Roman contributed to for CIO.com: 5 Ways to Build Trust Between Business…

Cybersecurity continues to be an increasingly important issue for companies. Area experts have tips on how firms can best protect themselves, as well as what should be their first steps if they become a target. Read more about this article John Roman contributed to for RBJ: Experts Dole Out Tips for…

Jason Tracy, CEO of CCCS of Rochester talks about his experience with FoxPointe Solutions. After a friend and CEO of a technology company referred me to John at The Bonadio Group to provide vCIO services it didn’t take us long to realize he and FoxPointe were the right fit for us. We were…

A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) can align a company's information security program to business strategy and budgeting guidance to senior management. Learn more about the advantages of a vCISO in this article John Roman contributed to for Dark Reading: Can't Afford a Full-time…

Rochester, N.Y., November 10, 2020—FoxPointe Solutions, a division of The Bonadio Group dedicated to information risk management (IRM) services, has added a full Vendor Risk Management (VRM) service, helping companies who struggle to identify, risk rank, and assess the vendors that support…

While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in phishing scams and other cybersecurity attacks, there are steps companies can take to guard against hackers. Read more about this article John Roman contributed to for the RBJ: Mitigating Cyberattacks while Working from Home. Please note: access…

FoxPointe Solutions, has joined forces with CETech, one of the fastest-growing information technology firms in Western New York, to provide a full range of IT and cybersecurity services based on clients’ unique business needs, regulatory burdens and gaps in implementation and compliance.…

Contributing authors John Roman, CIO of The Bonadio Group and Tim Ball, VP of The Bonadio Group’s Government Compliance and Labor division provide their viewpoints on fraud and IT risks. Read more about this in an article from CNYBJ: COVID-19 Changed Everything, Including Fraud and IT Risks.…

The FBI is warning organizations in the financial sector about an increase in botnet-launched credential stuffing attacks. Many of these attacks, which target APIs, are being fed by billions of stolen credentials leaked over the last several years. Read more about this report from Bank Info…

As Fifth Generation Mobile Network is implemented — offering faster speeds and greater conductivity for devices in industries ranging from transportation to public safety — individuals and businesses must remain vigilant with their cybersecurity measures. Read more about this article…

As if school districts didn’t have enough to grapple with this summer, new laws took hold that predate COVID-19 that require them to be more upfront on the vendors with whom they are doing business. Read more about this in an article from Buffalo Business First: More Summer Homework for…

As a contributing author, John Roman, Chief Information Officer of The Bonadio Group, provides insight for mitigating the risk associated with cybersecurity breaches with the inclusion of his “Top 10” recommendations list featured in this article.  Read more this article…

As concerns about data breaches increase, so do fears of corporate reputations being damaged. Mitigating or, ideally, preventing short- and long-term negative impacts to a company’s reputation falls to the company’s crisis communications team. The overarching goal when communicating…

As Fifth Generation Mobile Network is implemented — offering faster speeds and greater conductivity for devices in industries ranging from transportation to public safety — individuals and businesses must remain vigilant with their cybersecurity measures, area experts say. Read more…

As cybersecurity faces increased challenges, it's no longer enough for only some members of an organization to be aware of the risks and be vigilant of possible threats. In the new culture of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), organizations must prepare its entire workforce to better protect data,…

FoxPointe Solutions serves as an extension of The Bonadio Group’s already expansive efforts to help businesses evaluate and address threats and gaps in their existing processes and systems. Read more about this news from CPA Practice Advisor: The Bonadio Group Launches IRM Brand: FoxPointe…