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Checking the Box

I recently participated in an executive meeting at a bank where we discussed the real value of “checking the box” also known as the bare minimum, just to satisfy an auditor or examiner.

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Strong Cybersecurity is a Moving Target

As cybersecurity budgets increase, I’ve been posed with the question of “When will it ever be enough?” In my opinion, we are either getting better or...

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Remote Work Flexibility is Here to Stay

It’s been a long and crazy two years since Covid showed up and changed the world. Yes, a lot of things are different now, but I’d like to take a few...

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Managing the Relationship Between Information Technology and Information Security

It’s easy to use the terms “Information Technology (IT)” and “Information Security (IS)” interchangeably. They are equally important but serve...

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‘Tis the Season for Tax Scams

Every year, thousands of people fall victim to tax-related phishing scams. As with most intrusions, it only takes one click on a fraudulent link to...

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Meaningful Governance

Most information security professionals understand the compliance and business requirements of keeping management informed of the Information...

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Extending Security Controls Beyond the Office

Over the past several years, organizations have allocated considerable resources to protect their Information Technology environment. Historically,...

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