Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) is a complex process that presents several challenges for organizations. Creating a comprehensive vendor risk management policy that is both effective and adaptable to the changing landscape of third-party relationships is a challenge that organizations must continuously address to safeguard their operations and data. Another difficulty is effective ecosystem mapping, which […]
Making Cyber Intelligence Actionable and Relevant Cyber intelligence is a vital asset for any organization that wants to protect its data, systems, and assets from cyber and physical threats. Cyber-intelligence can also be useful to anticipate risk associated with critical third parties. Working with the right cyber-intelligence provider is the first step for securing this […]
Wondering whether you should hire full time employees (FTEs) or outsource some of the work to vendors who offer managed programs? In this blog post, we explore the pros and cons.
The intense regulatory obligations and scrutiny for financial institutions regarding the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules, is greater than ever. At SQ Risk we recognize the importance of staying ahead of this growing scrutiny.
A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) can also be useful outside of Business Continuity, as it can provide valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of an organization.
Cyber Hygiene and Security Awareness In today’s digital world, no organization is safe from cyber threats. Hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal data. They use different methods and techniques to launch their attacks, and they keep evolving their skills and tools. That’s why every institution must practice good cyber hygiene […]
Scams can come from anywhere. Ever been phished by a golf ball? You have to apply security awareness practices, even on the golf course.
SQ Risk presented Putting the Management in Business Continuity Tuesday, June 9, 2020, SQ Risk, Managing Partner Larry Augustine presented “Putting the “Management” in Business Continuity”. The webinar session was part of an educational series sponsored by Specialized Data Systems for the National Consumer Reporting Association. The SQ Risk Business Continuity Management (“BCM”) presentation […]
Healthy Conflict and Equal Footing A business associate and friend of mine actively encourages what he calls “healthy conflict” within the leadership of his small business. Admittedly, he isn’t great at managing when that conflict becomes unhealthy, but I think his goal is still very valid. A business may not achieve its full potential without […]
I reflected today on Benjamin Franklin’s quote, and even now, it couldn’t be truer; “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Looking back at 2017 and 2018 we saw the barrage of breaches continue. We also see that cybersecurity threats such as malware, ransomware, and crypto mining continue and are becoming more […]