Despite a particularly difficult year, there are still many “Grinches” out there seeking to cause harm in the form of cybercrime. At Hartman, we’re seeing a rise in phishing attacks of all kinds across all industries and types of organizations. Cyber criminals know that people are distracted and multitasking during the holiday season, and they
Small businesses have become the target of an increasing number of cyberattacks. According to the U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee, 71 percent of all cybercrime impacted businesses with less than 100 employees. While larger businesses generally have more personal data to steal, smaller businesses often have less secure networks that make them easier to breach.
Register today for our October 15th virtual panel on the topic of integrated cybersecurity solutions for the middle market. Find out why an integrated cybersecurity solution must be at the top of every CEO’s priority list. Topics of Discussion: Identifying vulnerabilities Developing a program to protect against cyberattacks Creating effective and appropriate policies for employees
In a digital age where cyberattacks are rampant, performing regular cybersecurity risk assessments should be a critical part of every company’s procedures. A cybersecurity risk assessment is used to determine the likelihood of an attack against a business and the potential impact a cyberattack could have on a company’s reputation, finances and overall business health.
Hear from Wade Barnes, Financial Services Practice Lead on security assessments for financial service institutions and why they are so critical right now. Video Transcribed Hi, I’m Wade Barnes, Financial Services Practice Lead at Hartman Advisors. The dash to mobilize remote workforces was an incredible feat for IT departments across the world. While we all
The purpose of an incident response plan is to prepare organizations for a possible security incident that could occur without notice. Having a strategic plan in place to address cybersecurity problems is crucial to preventing the financial and reputational consequences that can follow a breach of privacy incident. There are six main phases involved in
An incident response plan can help staff more effectively detect, respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents. It focuses on looking ahead and having a concrete strategy and game plan in place that key staff can use in the event of a security breach. What Is an Incident Response Plan? An incident response plan is
Risk management consulting utilizes a planned and structured approach to assess the various risks faced by organizations. A risk management consultant offers many services to business clients, such as cyber risk assessments, governance, risk and compliance, incident response planning, and IT due diligence. Organizations of all sizes and within all industries can benefit from hiring
Organizations often struggle with the decision to hire a risk management consultant. For organizations that have never worked with a risk management consultant before, there can be uncertainties when it comes to what these professionals can offer and how they can benefit a business. However, bringing in an experienced risk management consultant can greatly improve
Today, organizations in nearly all industries rely on information technology to conduct business. While modern technology is extremely helpful in most regards, it comes with certain threats that can put a company at risk for financial losses and disruptions in operation. Why Perform Cybersecurity Risk Assessments? A cybersecurity risk assessment is used to identify an
