Small Business Cyber‑Hygiene Series: Part 3: Protect Access: Passwords, MFA, and Accounts Introduction Most cyberattacks don’t start with advanced hacking techniques. They start with everyday weaknesses: stolen passwords, reused logins, or accounts with too much access. Whether you’re running a small business or managing your own digital life, protecting access is one of the simplest […]
Small Business Cyber Hygiene Series: Part 2: Know What You Have (Identify) Introduction Cybersecurity starts with knowing what you have. Whether you’re running a small business or simply managing your own digital life, you can’t protect assets you’ve lost track of. Most risks come not from advanced attackers but from the everyday unknowns: forgotten accounts, […]
Small Business Cyber Hygiene is a practical, non technical guide designed to help small businesses and individuals build strong, everyday security habits. Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and supported by CIS Controls, FTC Safeguards, and CISA best practices, this series translates complex security concepts into simple, actionable steps. #CyberHygiene
Why Your CIO Should Not Also Be Your CISO The case for separating technology leadership from security oversight Organizations today face unprecedented pressure to innovate quickly while also protecting their data, systems, and customers from increasingly sophisticated threats. Yet many companies — especially mid‑market and high‑growth firms — still combine the roles of Chief Information […]
As the year draws to a close, it’s crucial for organizations to address outstanding risk management tasks to ensure a smooth transition into the new year. Have you postponed some risk management activities? Here are some key areas that may require attention: How SQ Risk Can Assist SQ Risk is a provider of competitive and […]
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.