Top 4 Cybersecurity Challenges Facing the Financial Services Industry

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Malicious hackers often have one thing in mind: stealing sensitive data for financial gain. So, what better industry to target than the financial services industry? There’s ample money, systems likely riddled with unknown vulnerabilities, and employees that just aren’t aware of how pervasive today’s cyber threats really are. Because the financial services industry is fueled by large amounts of sensitive data, organizations need to be cognizant of all of the…

Top 5 Cyber-Secure Cities in the US and Abroad

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

The growing cyber threats across the globe are a sobering reminder that no matter where you’re located, hackers will find a way to exploit your business – or worse, an entire city. Cities all over the US, including major metropolitan areas like Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas, have all experienced some type of data breach or security incident, heightening the urgency for cities to place more of an emphasis on…

Breach Notification: Who, When, Why

by Sarah Harvey / February 20, 2023

With GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA, and the numerous other state-level data privacy laws going into effect, it is understandable why many organizations don’t know where to start with their breach notification processes. In fact, even if your organization is compliant with these laws and regulations, knowing what to do when a breach happens can be tricky. In this webinar, our Director of Regulatory Compliance, Mark Hinely, explains who needs to…

Cybersecurity Expectations for Financial Institutions

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Social Security numbers, credit information, account balances, PINs, cardholder data, mailing addresses, email addresses – it’s all available to financial institutions. Malicious attackers targeting financial institutions isn’t a new threat. In 1984, someone stole a credit file password from Sears for TRW Information Systems and posted it on an electronic bulletin board. This password gave access to a credit file containing names, addresses, birth dates, credit limits, and Social Security…

You’re a Target for Cyber Attacks No Matter Your Business Size

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

It’s no secret that cyber threats are advancing at an alarming rate. Whether it’s through social engineering, malware, zero-day attacks, or DDoS attacks, every organization - no matter their size or industry - is at risk. While enterprise-level organizations are more likely to have the resources needed to mitigate these advancing threats, small businesses and startups alike must recognize that they are equally as likely to face a data breach…