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Shadow IT
Shadow IT while always problematic for IT Departments has recently resurfaced as a real and present threat and risk to an organization and in particular, has become a focal area during FDIC examinations. So, what does Shadow IT mean? Shadow IT (a.k.a., “unauthorized technology,” “unauthorized assets,” “unauthorized devices,” etc.) has created quite a name…
Assessing Updates and Preventing Security Breaches
ProblemThe year 2020 held many societal challenges for us to navigate. And as if that wasn’t enough, the year closed out with the announcement of a significant cybersecurity exploit using a widely accepted security software, SolarWinds. PracticeIP Services utilizes many widely adopted best in class enterprise tool sets as a part of our best practices…
Is your Cybersecurity posture ready for remote workers?
Shifting operations to a work from home (WFH) model introduces new cybersecurity considerations to your company/organization. Use this checklist to get ahead—and stay ahead—of new risks. Instigate a cybersecurity health checkup during and after the shift to WFH. Review all cybersecurity controls to identify gaps, prioritize, and remediate accordingly. Update your Technology & Data Use…
Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2020 that Credit Unions Should Care About!
#1 Privileged Access will become critical to securing the Internet of Things (IoT)! We tend to hype certain things when they are new and interesting. Take, for example, the Internet of Things. It’s nothing new and has been around ever since computers became connected with all things and its ability to create security risk is…
The Criticality of IT Risks
IT Risks should always be taken seriously, there has been a significant amount of information and attention around this topic the last several years. IT Risks have become pervasive and have crossed the boundaries between various industries. The sudden onslaught of IT Risks has become a problem for not only IT people in the organization…
Leveraging Cloud Technologies to Advance Your Businesses IT Performance!
Today, disruption, change, and competition are the new paradigm for businesses. Not only are institutions being squeezed by growing costs and continued margin pressure, agile competitors are driving an imperative for businesses to become more open and agile too so that they can offer more compelling services to clients. To address this, businesses are looking…
An Executive’s Guide: How You are One Flat Tire Away From Burning Down a Whole Forest
How a Seemingly Innocent Spark Can Ignite Fire You might be under the erroneous and dangerous assumption that because you run a small- or medium-sized business (SMB), a small oversight in your security system is not a big deal. The truth is that like the flat tire’s rim that created a spark that started the Carr…
ITIL Integrates Technology Into Your Company’s DNA, But Only If Done Right
Information technology is a primary driver of numerous business activities, creating value through efficiencies and increased opportunities. However, many businesses still find it challenging to effectively manage their IT departments, especially in light of security concerns, and view technological solutions as issues that must be managed only by the IT department. By integrating technological solutions and…
3 Cybersecurity Best Practices To Live By
While security breaches represent a clear and present danger for any business model, it is especially true for financial institutions – particularly those that are small to mid-sized and don’t necessarily have room for a building of IT experts in the operating budget. Building out formal best practices and following them to the letter can…
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Cybersecurity Protection Strategies, Engaging VisibleOps
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