6 Terms You Need to Know To Improve  Your Threat Management 

by Tori Thurmond / June 14, 2023

We’ve all seen the jumble of letters that make up the world of cybersecurity. But do you know what they all mean? These technical terms can be overwhelming, so we want to make sure you understand what you need to know about threat management, or how your organization manages and mitigates threats that may negatively affect your security posture.    At the 2022 Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) conference in…

How AI Security Could Benefit You 

by Tori Thurmond / June 14, 2023

In October, I had the opportunity to attend the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) conference in Chicago. My team and I were surrounded by security professionals from other organizations to learn about the latest research and developments when it comes to keeping our clients secure and prepared to face today’s greatest threats.   One of the topics of the conference was Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security. Incorporating AI technology into…

Is a “Clean” Audit Report Worth It?

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / June 14, 2023

It's become more commonplace to see companies touting their "clean" audit report. It might be a company that has finished their first audit and they're celebrating their success. Whether it's a SOC 1 audit report that focuses on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, or a SOC 2 audit report that focuses on the Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality and Privacy Trust Services Criteria, it feels good to get that report…

How To Build a Security Culture You Can Be Proud Of 

by Tori Thurmond / June 15, 2023

If you’ve ever been to Nashville, Tennessee, you know how humid it can get during the summers. That humidity not only has an effect on the people but can also affect our offices and homes.  One summer at our Nashville office, the excess moisture in the air caused our doorframes to swell, making it difficult to completely shut our doors that normally remain locked. This issue went unattended until our COO noticed and…

Data Security 101: Make Sure You Know Where Your Data Is and How It’s Working for You

by Randy Bartels / October 4, 2023

Data is the key to your operation. Make sure you’re keeping it safe. Whether it’s the data you receive from your customers, information you use to run your business, or the source code for your applications, data is at the very heart of any organization. Securing that data is job #1 for any information security program.  A good place to start is understanding where the data is, who uses it,…