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What is an IAM Framework and Why Every Company Should Care

Digital tools are now core foundations of most company’s corporate infrastructure. However, these critical solutions are also a source of risk that can significantly harm your business if not managed properly. Safeguarding against such risks requires knowing what an IAM framework is and how it impacts your company's overall security posture. 

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Navigate HIPAA Compliance With These Quick Assessment Checklists

All businesses that deal with Protected Health Information (PHI) are required to adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations. Those that don’t, and are found to be in violation of its standards, can face hefty fines, reputation damage, and even legal action. Our HIPAA compliance checklist will help you avoid such consequences and become fully HIPAA compliant.

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What is CISO as a Service and Why Do Businesses Use Them?

Securing your business’s online presence is not an easy task. It’s complex, resource-heavy that many businesses don’t quite know how to approach or manage effectively. There’s a lot of misinformation out there; it’s tricky for executives to know what security direction to go in without an internal Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or a CISO as a Service provider.

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The US Government Wants You(r) Cloud Application!

Have a great cloud application that is successful in the private marketplace and considering selling to the federal government? There is a proven path to do this that could propel your company to financial success and reputational notoriety by getting a Federal cloud authorization! Government sales of cloud applications and cloud services can be very lucrative - but first, let’s answer some basic questions about this process to understand it more.

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CMMC 2.0 - What Changed?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a third-party assessment program created by the DoD to gauge the maturity of an organization's cybersecurity practices and verify the protection of Federal Contract Information (FCI) as well as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). When CMMC 1.0 was released in 2017, there were concerns amongst government contractors as it was incredibly pricey for small organizations, contained vague language of CMMC assessment process, and did not include a lot of overlap in cybersecurity requirements to other federal requirements or commonly accepted standards.

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Cybersecurity for Education SaaS - EdTech

Educational Technology or “EdTech” is a discipline of Technology focused solely on the development of Software as a Service (SaaS) to improve student learning. Despite EdTech sounding field-specific, its impact is far-reaching as education or even the lack of it touches everyone’s life. This blog will dissect how cybersecurity intersects with EdTech.

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The "Big 4" Methods of Building a Cybersecurity Program

Companies looking to build a cyber risk management program have four options. This video describes the various options, plus pros and cons of each. It is important to understand what is available so you can make the best choice for your organization's protection and longevity.

 

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5 Key Traits to Look for In a Virtual CISO

For some time now, organizations around the globe have been met with looming cybersecurity threats, increased pressure from stakeholders, and catastrophic internal IT Security fatigue. As a result, one of the most in-demand leadership positions is the Chief Information Security Officer. Just like numerous other “as a service” platforms, the rise of “CISO as a Service” or Virtual CISO (vCISO) has also become a major game-changer for emerging and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to gain the same cybersecurity direction as a large enterprise, but at a fraction of the cost.

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