The spread of the COVID-19 virus has presented our modern workforce with one of its greatest global challenges ever. As offices remain shuttered or begin to reopen on a limited basis, many healthcare organizations must review their security policies and controls. And while this work model can assist in keeping business doors open, it […]
Changes across both compliance frameworks and privacy regulations have been fast and furious in the past two years. In addition to updates to major compliance frameworks such as the upcoming PCI 4.0, we’ve seen the California Customer Privacy Act (CCPA) emerge while similar legislation is spreading in the U.S., forcing Security, Compliance and Privacy […]
With Distance Learning as the New Norm Due to Coronavirus, What Happens Now if Schools Get Hit by Ransomware? Armor, a global cybersecurity software provider, has identified 17 new U.S. school districts and colleges comprised of 284 schools that have been hit by ransomware between Jan. 1–April 8, 2020. (see Appendix A for the list […]
This white paper looks at the types of tools, people, and financial resources needed to operate a highly functioning SOC, and the qualities needed for either an in-house or outsourced SOC to be effective.