5 Information Security Considerations to Make Your Startup Successful

by Sarah Harvey / June 15, 2023

From Silicon Valley to Times Square, startups of all kinds are popping up all over the United States and beyond. It’s easy for the founders to put all of their resources into starting the business and taking it to market, but what happens when the data that fuels that startup is breached? What happens when an immature information security program causes that startup to fail? What Makes a Startup Successful?…

Top Cybersecurity Challenges for the Hospitality Industry

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

The hospitality industry needs personal data to be successful – but that comes with a price. If you’re collecting or processing personal data, you’re responsible for securing it. The hospitality industry relies on the feeling of being secure, in every aspect of guests’ visits. Organizations within the hospitality must consider why they’re a target for cybersecurity attacks, which data privacy and security frameworks and regulations apply to them, and what…

Top 4 Information Security Concerns for Shared Working Spaces

by Sarah Harvey / June 15, 2023

From WeWork, Impact Hub, and Knotel to Serendipity Labs, Green Desk, and Techspace, coworking spaces are revolutionizing how people work. A shared working space, or a coworking space, is an environment that fosters collaboration by allowing companies and employees of all sizes and industries to share equipment, offices, and in some cases, ideas. These coworking spaces offer a variety of benefits including flexible leasing or membership options, more affordable working…

SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001: Which Audit Do You Need?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits are similar in intention; they both help organizations protect the data that they are responsible for. How are they different, though, and which one meets your organization’s needs? What is a SOC 2 Audit? A SOC 2 audit evaluates internal controls, policies, and procedures that directly relate to the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria. This means that a SOC 2 audit report focuses on a…

The Dangers of End-of-Support Operating Systems

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Computer hardware and software is not built to last forever. End-of-support operating systems are one of the most common vulnerabilities discovered on enterprise networks. Why? Typically, it’s for one of two reasons. First, the organization could just lack a refresh of technology. But, end-of-support vulnerabilities could also occur because organizations need legacy software that will only function on an older operating system. Here's some end of support guidance for common…