Breachmania: Top Data Breaches in 2017

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

Halfway through the year 2017, we find ourselves reading a similar headline in the news every day, "XYZ Company Has Announced 100 Million Customer Records Exposed in Data Breach." As we skim the articles, we breathe a brief sigh of relief that it isn’t our company in the headline, knowing that we could be next. According to a 2017 Ponemon Institute Report, the average total cost of a data breach…

Ransomware Alert: Defend Yourself Against WannaCrypt

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

On Friday May 12th, 2017, a large ransomware attack was launched, known as WannaCrypt (a.k.a. WannaCry), which infected more than 230,000 computers across 150 countries, and counting. This unprecedented cyberattack has left organizations struggling in the aftermath as they try to recover. WannaCrypt demands payment of ransom in bitcoin and has spread in several ways; phishing emails and as a worm on unpatched computers. The attackers responsible for WannaCrypt used…

Connectria Hosting’s Compliance Journey with KirkpatrickPrice

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

Who is Connectria? Founded in 1996, Connectria is a leading provider of cloud hosting and managed services. With customers in over 30 countries around the globe, Connectria ensures the ongoing availability, performance and security of customer applications in the cloud. Connectria’s comprehensive managed services and experience include the widest range of technologies in the industry and are available on a 24/7 basis no matter where customer applications and data reside.…

Building Trust in your Brand: Stoneleigh Recovery Associates’ Commitment to Compliance through SOC Audits

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

Stoneleigh Recovery Associates, a third-party debt collection company, continues to show their commitment to compliance and their brand by the recent completion of their SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audits. Headquartered in Lombard Illinois, Stoneleigh has been in business since 2007 and has been receiving third-party audits on their compliance since 2010. Understanding the importance of compliance as a critical business function has given Stoneleigh a…

What is an SSAE 18 (SOC 1) Type II Audit Report?

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

Harvest Strategy Group, Inc. recently completed its 5th annual SSAE 18 SOC I Type II audit in order to reinforce its industry leadership position in regulatory compliance through an extensive evaluation and audit of the internal controls and processes of its vendors and recovery partners. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Harvest Strategy Group, Inc. provides comprehensive accounts receivables management services to a variety of creditors, including banks, auto finance lenders, credit…