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 […]
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 […]
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 […]