Every business works with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties to get things done. But these relationships come with risks—especially when it comes to cybersecurity. If a vendor gets breached, your data or systems could be exposed. This is why third-party risk management (TPRM) matters.
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), regulatory and industry compliance can feel like more of a burden than necessary. Many of the most critical compliance measures are also the most straightforward to implement. Below are 5 practical steps any SMB can take to meet regulatory demands without breaking the bank.
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often struggle with cybersecurity because they have limited budgets and limited internal expertise. Hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) isn’t always practical—or affordable. That’s where a Virtual CISO (vCISO) comes in.
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month winds down, we're pleased to share one last feature from Pierre Reed, the Chief of Staff at Access Point Consulting. He explores the importance of fostering a security awareness culture within organizations. Discover how building this culture can empower your team to better protect against cyber threats.
As we conclude our 'ransomware readiness week' of this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's time to take a critical look at your organization's defenses. Ransomware attacks are becoming more sophisticated, and no business is immune. In our latest article, we explore essential strategies to bolster your ransomware preparedness. Don't miss this vital information to help protect your business from emerging threats.
This week's Cybersecurity Awareness Month article features insights from Michael Caruso, Access Point's Director of Supply Chain Risk Management, on the recent pager and two-way radio attacks targeting Hezbollah. Michael provides his perspective on these incidents, highlighting the importance of securing communication channels against such threats.
October is recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). To celebrate and promote online security , we're posting a series of articles throughout the month. Each week, one of our cybersecurity experts weights in on a foundational cybersecurity topic. This week it's Access Point CIO Anthony Rivera on patch management. Enjoy, and stay tuned for next week's Expert Insight.
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're featuring expert insights from our team at Access Point Consulting. Today, Clayton Smith reports on the psychology and tactics behind phishing attacks. Discover how threat actors manipulate their victims and learn practical tips to protect yourself and your organization.
Hospitals and healthcare providers have increasingly become targets of cyberattacks, which pose significant risks to patient care and safety. This document examines the various ways in which cyberattacks can disrupt hospital operations, compromise patient data security, and ultimately affect the quality of patient care. It also explores strategies and best practices that hospitals can implement to mitigate these risks and enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Segmentation in network environments is nothing new. It’s common for administrators to segment the network based on logical functions and security controls. For example, the finance department is one segment, and the sales department is another segment. All segments can send traffic to email servers (for example), but user traffic does not enter finance or sales segments unless the user is authorized to access them.
The healthcare sector faced a staggering 156% increase in breached records in 2023. The concern goes beyond just alarming statistics: Breaches pose a direct risk to patient safety by disrupting essential healthcare services, including eligibility verification, prescription processing, and hospital discharge procedures.
Network administrators, security analysts, and software developers have a technical approach to risk management, whereas executives and a business’ board of directors have an economic one. The board of directors wants to know the monetary impact and responsibilities surrounding threats and risk management.
Email protocols and the system that allows us to communicate with electronic messaging have been around for decades. The original system built in the 1970s wasn’t created with spoofing and phishing in mind. Weak communication protocols between sender and receiver have led to numerous critical data breaches from email-based attacks. The success of attacks stems from the way email protocols work, but businesses can protect themselves using DMARC policies set up as DNS entries.
