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Seven Massachusetts Cities Join Forces to Bolster Cybersecurity Posture

SecureWorld News

Without adhering to the kind of consistent cybersecurity standards that CREST supports, it has the potential to weaken their defenses by creating holes and cracks where attackers can hide malware." Sean Scranton is a consultant on the Cyber Risk Solutions Team at WTW and often speaks on cyber insurance issues.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

The cost of security tools and services is rising, and organizations may not have the budget to keep up. While each CISO's decisions are situationally dependent, I have used this as an opportunity to revisit the way I approach not only the budget process as a CISO but also how I present that budget for buy-in by leadership.

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Managed IT Services: The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing IT Services

Galido

Not only do you have to pay a high salary for their expert skill set, but you have to pay for PTO, health insurance, and other benefits. Make Budgeting Easier. You know that in order to have a profitable business, you need to master the art of budgeting. Outsourcing your IT services helps the predictability of your budget.

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Developing Your Business Email Compromise (BEC) Incident Response Plan

SecureWorld News

If you have cyber insurance, will it cover some or all BEC incidents? Your escalation procedures for BEC may be slightly different than for malware or other incidents. Law enforcement has had successes in the BEC arena, including multiple arrests in the United States and overseas. BEC-IRP Section 2: Identification.

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InfoSec Policies and Standards: Some strategic context for those just diving into this world

CTOvision

Management will study the need of information security policies and assign a budget to implement security policies. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). The crucial component for the success of writing an information security policy is gaining management support. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act ( SOX ).

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You’re not alone in the cyber battlefield

Dataconomy

In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law in the United States that sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information.