Separation of duties is a critical factor for effectively managing business risk. Executives understand the importance of financial oversight and hire CPA firms to double check the work of their CFO. The same rules apply to managed IT service providers and cyber security oversight. There is a troubling trend among IT service providers as they...Read More
The age-old question: how much is enough? Executives at companies large and small ponder this question every day as news of the latest cyber-attack fills network and social media resources. So how does a company ultimately decide how much to spend on protecting itself from cyber-attacks? When it comes to cybersecurity there is no simple...Read More
Anyone with cybersecurity experience is a hot commodity in the current job market. For those seeking talent, the transition of the workforce from in-office to work-from-home due of COVID has made the competition fiercer. Gone are the traditional geographic boundaries and regional salary limitations. It’s now commonplace for employees who live in the Midwest to...Read More
Ransomware and other types of cyber incidents are now commonplace discussion topics in boardrooms for companies large and small. Fear of exposure, disruption, and financial loss are leading contributors to the conversation. In fact, nearly three quarters of US CEOs in Price Waterhouse Coopers 24th Annual Global CEO Survey said they are “extremely concerned” about...Read More
It’s an age-old question what came first, the chicken or the egg? This paradigm illustrates the challenge organizations face when contemplating a risk assessment. Should they fix known issues before an assessment…or should they complete the assessment and follow the prescribed recommendations. It’s an interesting question. One that can be overshadowed by the internal team’s...Read More
For any organization purchasing cyber insurance, understanding the variables that impact price and coverage is a wise investment of time. Since the Covid outbreak began, insurance rates have escalated upwards of 400%, even for companies with no prior claims. Beyond cost increases, the application process is more complex, the percentage of accepted applications has...Read More
On March 21, 2022 the President of the United States issued a statement directly addressing concerns about domestic cybersecurity. With the Ukraine war now entering the fourth week, there is heightened anxiety about the escalating cyberattacks originating in Russia. Beyond the physical attacks against the Ukraine nation, Russia has stepped up cyberattacks on countries that...Read More
The world is aghast watching Russia invade Ukraine, and it’s critical that the physical separation of these events doesn’t create a false sense of security for the US. As the countries around the globe step up sanctions and impose restrictions on critical Russian resources, war will expand on a different front. Cyberwarfare is nothing new,...Read More
There is a widespread shortage of cyber security talent with predictions for little change in the upcoming years. Security Vitals believes in developing future talent and recommends hiring interns. Our firm has employed several interns and investing in their future provided great resources to support our growth too. Our most recent intern, Ryan...Read More
Not only are data breaches very expensive, they often result in high stress at all levels of a company. Being proactive and investing in cybersecurity consulting, allows organizations to prevent stress and save money. Cybersecurity consulting allows your organization to identify any problems and feel confident all cybersecurity issues are being taken care of. To...Read More
