Why an Information Security Program Is Important

by Sarah Harvey / June 15, 2023

Regardless of the size of your business or the industry you’re in, an information security program is a critical component of any organization. A good information security program consists of a comprehensive set of information security policies and procedures, which is the cornerstone to any security initiative in your organization. Whether you’re responsible for protected health information (PHI), personally identifiable information (PII), or any other proprietary information, having a fully…

4 Ways to Ensure Security and Maintain Compliance

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

We find that most organizations tend to focus on becoming compliant rather than being secure. And while meeting client requirements and industry regulations is very important, it does not necessarily guarantee that your organization is secure. If your entire information security program is based on “What must we do to be compliant?”, you’re probably missing some major holes in your security infrastructure. So, what is the key to finding the…

5 Ways to Defend Your Business From Cyber Threats

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

As cyber threats continue to be a major concern for business owners, not having a cybersecurity strategy in place is no longer an option. You must be prepared to defend your business from cyber threats and be proactive with your cybersecurity prevention strategies. Here are 5 easy ways to defend your business from cyber threats. 1. Know Your Risks As auditors, we frequently talk about risk assessment and risk management…

What is Risk Management?

by Sarah Harvey / April 12, 2023

Why is Risk Management Important to Business? Humans are constantly considering risk, even when we don’t realize it. Risk management is our response to the possibility of suffering harm or something going wrong…and things go wrong all the time! Car accidents, stolen wallets, unexpected bad weather, burnt dinners. The list could go on and on. We are programmed to manage risk. So, how does risk management translate into business? We…

3 Reasons to Stop Hesitating and Complete Your SOC 1 Audit

by Sarah Harvey / December 19, 2022

With the compliance landscape rapidly changing, it’s important to stay up-to-date with current standards to gain trust and respect from your clients. If you’ve been considering getting a SOC 1 audit, but keep putting it off, what are you waiting for? Here are three reasons to stop hesitating and start your SOC 1 audit today. 1. Gain a Competitive Advantage Completing a SOC 1 audit allows you to pursue clients…