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. Financial...
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Strong Cybersecurity is a Moving Target
by Vance Monical | Jul 1, 2022
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 getting worse as there is no “standing still” in...
Remote Work Flexibility is Here to Stay
by Vance Monical | May 13, 2022
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 minutes to discuss the impact as it relates to...
Managing the Relationship Between Information Technology and Information Security
by Vance Monical | Mar 18, 2022
It’s easy to use the terms “Information Technology (IT)” and “Information Security (IS)” interchangeably. They are equally important but serve different roles within organizations. Information...
‘Tis the Season for Tax Scams
by Vance Monical | Feb 11, 2022
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 give the bad guys everything they need to...
Meaningful Governance
by Vance Monical | Jan 7, 2022
Most information security professionals understand the compliance and business requirements of keeping management informed of the Information Security Program, but that is easier said than done....
Extending Security Controls Beyond the Office
by Vance Monical | Dec 3, 2021
Over the past several years, organizations have allocated considerable resources to protect their Information Technology environment. Historically, this meant securing the perimeter of the office(s)...