Ohio Takes on Cybersecurity with the CyberOhio Initiative

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

The threat of a cyberattack is something all businesses must be cognizant of, but unfortunately, many are not. As it has become increasingly challenging to understand and implement cybersecurity best practices, states across the US are beginning to roll out cybersecurity initiatives aimed at helping businesses combat advancing cyber threats. While we’ve touched on the innovative cybersecurity initiatives like the ones that New York has implemented, Ohio is paving the…

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?…

Web Application Vulnerability Leads to Compromised Data

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Georgia Tech Data Breach Last week, Georgia Tech announced a vulnerability in a web application that compromised 1.3 million individuals’ information, spanning from current students to alumni to employees. The vulnerability allowed unauthorized, third party access to a central Georgia Tech database. The university hasn’t released many details yet, but we do know the basics of the incident. The Georgia Tech data breach was found in late March but the…

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…

Cyber NYC Initiative: Will NYC Become the Next Cybersecurity Hub?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

New York City is known for its state-of-the-art architecture, fast-paced lifestyle, variety of cultures, and endless supply of street food, but it’s about to be known for an initiative that some might believe to be long overdue: Cyber NYC. As cybersecurity threats continue to impact businesses and cities of all sizes, local governments, like that of New York City’s, have taken it upon themselves to ensure the security of their…