Chad Quarles, CISO/Security Advisor, was interviewed for a series of blog posts from PSA Insurance & Financial Services about basic cybersecurity best practices for small and mid-size businesses. The second installment in the series discusses the importance and intricacies of data backup and recovery. Here is an excerpt from the piece: “Backup and recovery describes
What Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics, and Retail Companies Need to Know to Protect Their Business Over the past two years we have experienced unprecedented disruption to the global supply chain. There are many issues impacting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and retail companies, ranging from employee shortages to cyberattacks. As the country’s ports increasingly rely on technology, there
Chad Quarles, CISO/Security Advisor, was interviewed for a series of blog posts from PSA Insurance & Financial Services about basic cybersecurity best practices for small and mid-size businesses. The first installment in the series discusses multi-factor authentication (MFA). Here is an excerpt from the piece: “MFA is quickly becoming “table stakes” for businesses that are
With 2022 underway, much of the macro environment continues to evolve amidst uncertainties including inflation, regulatory changes, “The Great Resignation”, and continued impacts of Covid-19. Leaders at financial institutions must focus on controlling what they can, including these six priorities to strengthen and grow their organizations. 1) The Virtual Experience The past two years have
Information technology is integrated into every area of business today. It is used to create efficiency, improve customer service, mitigate risk and drive growth opportunities. Companies in all industries can leverage IT to give themselves a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The challenge is how. With IT evolving so rapidly, many mid-sized businesses don’t have the time
According to Insider Intelligence, retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. are expected to jump 35.8 percent this holiday season. With online shopping at an all-time high during the holiday season, businesses and employees must take the necessary precautions to avoid phishing schemes, suspicious websites and similar threats. Why Is Cybersecurity So Important During The Holidays?
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) are three disciplines that can help make sure that a company meets its objectives. This structured approach aims to align IT with business objectives. It can also help businesses better manage risks and meet specific compliance requirements. When a governance, risk and compliance strategy is well-planned and effectively implemented, GRC
It’s not uncommon for middle-market companies to operate without a CIO. Often, companies in that space have an IT manager or IT director but lack someone who sits in the executive suite and reports directly to the CEO. One reason for this is cost. Many middle-market companies cannot afford another C-suite executive, even if they
Today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape poses challenges for even the most skilled IT teams. Organizations are tasked with keeping systems and architectures secure while also meeting stringent compliance requirements. When faced with a multitude of obstacles, organizations must find new strategies to manage risk. One of the best ways to identify, evaluate and address a company’s
Cybersecurity risk management is a top priority for businesses in nearly every industry. According to a Global Application and Network Security Report, businesses recovering from a severe cyber attack face an average loss of more than $1 million. Although most organizations are aware of the cyber threats they face, few have implemented the proper measures
