Cyber Criminals and AI: You Can Outsmart Them

Cyber Criminals and AI: You Can Outsmart Them

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battle between defenders and attackers is relentless; as technology advances, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. At the FBI Atlanta Cyber Threat Summit in July, Director Christopher Wray warned that cybercriminals are weaponizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), and it is due to get worse as machine-learning models grow more … Read more

Unlocking ISO’s Power: Debunking Myths

Unlocking ISO’s Power: Debunking Myths

Several misconceptions exist surrounding ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and its standards. ISO is a longstanding international organization that develops and publishes standards, and some of its benefits include enhanced quality and efficiencies, stakeholder trust, and a market advantage. Yet, some ISO myths persist, and we are here to debunk them. The Top 5 most … Read more

You Need This to Do Business with the Department of Defense

You Need This to Do Business with the Department of Defense

In 2015, a phishing attack on the Joint Chiefs of Staff unclassified email servers caused an 11-day shutdown, affecting the work of 4,000 personnel. In 2019, the Defense Information Systems Agency network was breached, compromising countless employees’ Social Security numbers. The count of data breaches continues to increase, according to Forbes, up 128 million in … Read more

Worried about How AI Will Affect Your Business?

Worried about How AI Will Affect Your Business?

The rapid advancement of AI is on everyone’s minds. And it’s starting to make waves as it disrupts traditional business practices. The global adoption rate is growing steadily, driven by advancements in AI that have made it more accessible. Nearly 80% of businesses are using or exploring AI, with one in four companies adopting AI … Read more

Things to Know about ISO 27001: 2022

Update on ISO 27001:2022 cybersecurity framework

In its Global Security Outlook 2023, the World Economic Forum reported that 91% of business leaders said they believe a far-reaching and catastrophic cyber event is “at least somewhat likely in the next two years.” They’re wise to be aware. Six out of 10 of businesses who suffer a cyberattack go out of business within … Read more

Cybersecurity Awareness Is ‘Understanding That Breaches Will Very Likely Happen’

ybersecurity Awareness Is ‘Understanding That Breaches Will Very Likely Happen’

In 2004, as threats to technology were becoming more and more common, President George W. Bush and Congress declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with the goal to help people protect themselves online. To cap off Cybersecurity Awareness Month 18 years later, we spoke with 360 Advanced Practice Director John Kadechka about the history of … Read more

Third-Party Compliance Audits: Why Engage an External Assessor?

An IT professionals reviews a compliance audit with a third-party assessor

When it comes to security, consumers have higher expectations than ever before. It is no longer enough to say that a product or service is secure; customers often need to see proof. Third-party compliance audits, such as SOC examinations and HIPAA security compliance audits, can satisfy these requests for a higher level of assurance. In … Read more

What is ISO 27001?

What is ISO 27001?

A cybersecurity program that’s strong is good, but one that’s ISO 27001 certified is best-in-class. Why? Earning certification means the systems that protect your company’s sensitive data have passed rigorous and specific testing against cyber attacks and other vulnerabilities that could lead to a breach. ISO 27001 is an international standard designed for information security … Read more

Data Security Controls That Last

Data Security Controls That Last

Data is the lifeblood of the 21st century, and protecting it should be a top priority for everyone who touches it. Data security is also required by law, a deal-maker or breaker for some customers, and a public-interest issue that makes headlines when it fails. If a company is entrusted with sensitive data, enacting the … Read more