Executive Takeaways Have you ever wondered why the number of cyberattacks continues to increase, despite the vast sums spent on cybersecurity? PII exposure is at least partly responsible. Cybersecurity has… Continue reading Cybersecurity “Fails” to Address PII Exposure
role: SOC & Security
Where Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Intersect (and Don’t)
A significant evolution is altering the way all organizations must regard the security of information systems. Many are not yet fully aware of it. At the core of this evolution… Continue reading Where Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Intersect (and Don’t)
Spear Phishing Attacks: Types, Elements, and Detection
Spear phishing is a highly-targeted, increasingly sophisticated attack that uses a combination of personally identifiable information (PII) and social engineering tactics to steal an organization’s money or data. Saying that… Continue reading Spear Phishing Attacks: Types, Elements, and Detection
Facts About Data Breaches and the Mid-Market
Budget Conscious Solutions for Protecting Mid-Market Companies One size does not fit all when it comes to defending companies against data breaches. The threat of cyber crime and the consequences… Continue reading Facts About Data Breaches and the Mid-Market
Doxxing, Swatting and Other Physical Threats – An Online Privacy Epidemic
Cyber crime isn’t automatically associated with violent criminal activity. That is, when we think of cyber criminal activity, we tend to think of hackers working anonymously behind computer screens to… Continue reading Doxxing, Swatting and Other Physical Threats – An Online Privacy Epidemic
External PII Exposure Fuels Social Engineering, Data Breaches
Executive Takeaways Employee PII: An Easy-to-access, Effective Attack Vector External employee Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a highly effective attack vector easily accessible to attackers. This PII is often used… Continue reading External PII Exposure Fuels Social Engineering, Data Breaches
The Executive’s Guide to Social Engineering and Spear Phishing
Executive Takeaways What is Social Engineering? Social engineering tricks people into doing something using manipulation. In the context of attacks on organizations, it is employed to gain access to sensitive information,… Continue reading The Executive’s Guide to Social Engineering and Spear Phishing
Optimizing Vendor Risk Management with External Data Privacy
Executive Takeaways Organizations are increasingly reliant on third-party vendors to supplement or complement operations. This increasing reliance expands organizational threat surfaces, as vendors require access to sensitive employee and customer… Continue reading Optimizing Vendor Risk Management with External Data Privacy
Safeguarding Enterprises from PII Exposure Risks and Threats
Executive Takeaways: What is PII Exposure? Personally Identifiable Information (PII) exposure is the accidental or unauthorized release of PII. PII is any information attackers can use to identify a person,… Continue reading Safeguarding Enterprises from PII Exposure Risks and Threats
What’s With All the Data Breaches?
There are several factors for the historic surge in data breaches. These include the proliferation of mobile devices, the amount of data transferred, more digital storage, and poor security measures… Continue reading What’s With All the Data Breaches?