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,…

6 Expert Tips to Help Craft Your Information Security Policy

by Mike Wise / April 5, 2023

When someone mentions the term “information security policy,” images of an archaic document held in a vault covered in dust, containing hollow words that no one actually knows come to mind. But is that what an information security policy is? The short answer is no. Building a culture of security at your organization really does start with an information security policy. Here are six key ways to help your organization…

6 Common Information Security Compliance Risks To Avoid

by Hannah Grace Holladay / February 22, 2023

Your business is at risk.  Information security compliance may be the key to protecting your valuable data and reputation.  Most  businesses are likely required to comply with one or more information security regulations and industry standards, whether it’s PCI DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, FISMA, GDPR, SOX, or other regulations with information security components.  Information security compliance should be a priority in your organization, especially if your company handles personally identifiable information,…