Dynamics Pricing Update: What to Know
Dynamics 365 prices will increase starting Oct. 1, 2024. Learn about the pricing details, why this is happening, and how to prepare. HBS is here to help.
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24 Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks to Help You Get the Most Out of Messaging and Meetings
Unlock more of Microsoft Teams’ potential with 24 tips and tricks. Improve your productivity and streamline your communication.
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Hackers and ACH Fraud
Risk of fraudulent transactions has grown significantly. Learn how to prevent hackers from using Automated Clearing House (ACH) fraud to drain your accounts.
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Unseen Vulnerabilities: The Critical Need for OT Security
Discover why Operational Technology security is crucial for your organization. Learn about common OT vulnerabilities, challenges, and best practices.
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The Value of Effective Project Management
Project management is valuable, leading to a 250% increase in project success and 28x less wasted money. Effective project management is even better.
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What to Know About the FCC’s $200M K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program
Learn about the FCC’s new $200M pilot program to enhance cybersecurity in K-12 schools, what it is, what to expect, and how to prepare for the application.
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AI in Physical Security: Efficiently Transforming Safety
AI can transform physical security with advanced tools for enhanced safety and efficiency. Read about current applications, benefits, and challenge solutions.
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How to Have AI-Ready Data
Learn how to prepare your data for AI success with key strategies in data hygiene, collection, cleaning, and optimization.
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Quishing: The Scam You (Probably) Haven’t Heard Of
Learn about quishing, the new QR code phishing scam targeting individuals and organizations. Discover how to protect yourself and stay safe from these attacks.
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AI Governance for Trustworthy AI Deployment
Unleash AI's potential responsibly. Learn what AI Governance is, why it's crucial, and how you can implement it.
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AI Governance for Trustworthy AI Deployment
Unleash AI's potential responsibly. Learn what AI Governance is, why it's crucial, and how you can implement it.
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Developing an AI Risk Management Framework
Learn to develop an AI Risk Management Framework to ensure safe and effective AI deployment. Discover key elements and tips, and explore the NIST AI RMF.
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The Wild West of Non-Human Identity Security
Non-human identities are the silent workhorses of your business, but they're also a security risk. Learn how to secure them before attackers exploit them.
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Navigating Microsoft’s New Office 365 Storage Limits for Education Customers
Learn about Microsoft's changes to storage limits for educational tenants in Office 365. Prepare for shared storage allocation and optimize your IT strategy.
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A Cost-Effective Hybrid Cloud Solution for Small Businesses, Education, and Non-Profit Organizations
Discover an edge computing solution with Lenovo and Azure Stack HCI that reduces expenses and boosts efficiency for small businesses, schools, and non-profits.
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How Managed SaaS Security Solves Your SaaS Monitoring Problem
Discover how Managed SaaS Security provides continuous monitoring, threat detection, and robust protection for your SaaS applications.
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The Future of Conference Room Audio: Innovations and Best Practices
Discover the latest innovations and best practices in conference room audio to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity in your meetings.
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SaaS Security: Don’t Allow Convenience to Compromise Your Data
Learn about the increased threat landscape in SaaS applications and the necessity to monitor and defend.
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SQL Server 2014 End of Life
Prepare for SQL Server 2014 end of life on July 9, 2024. Learn about your options to upgrade, migrate, or extend security updates.
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Is Teams Part of Office 365? Here’s What You Need to Know About Recent Microsoft Licensing Changes
Big Microsoft Teams licensing change! New Enterprise plans don't include Teams. Learn how it impacts you and how to optimize your M365 licensing with HBS.
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How to Prepare for AI in Your Organization
Learn how to prepare your organization for AI with actionable steps & expert guidance. Unlock the potential of AI to boost productivity & drive growth.
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How to Choose a Data Center
Discover critical factors to consider when choosing a data center, from location and reliability to security and cost-effectiveness. Make an informed decision!
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Increasing Cyber Resilience with Virtual Security Engineers
Discover how virtual security engineers fortify organizations by providing around-the-clock protection, threat monitoring, and strategic cybersecurity support.
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Beyond SIEM: How XDR Maximizes Threat Detection and Response
Discover how XDR overcomes the limitations of traditional security monitoring tools and provides a more robust approach to threat detection and response.
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vSphere Essentials Plus, vSphere Standard, or vSphere Foundation: Which VMware Bundle Is Right for Me?
Explore the latest VMware bundles—vSphere Essentials Plus, Standard, and Foundation—to find the perfect fit for your virtualization needs.
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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Business Phone System to the Cloud?
Upgrade My Phone System to the Cloud, or Stay On-Premises?
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Enhance Your SharePoint Intranet with Microsoft Viva Connections
Discover how Microsoft Viva Connections enhances SharePoint by making vital content accessible in Teams with personalized feeds and customizable dashboards.
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Exploring Xperience by Kentico: A Powerful Platform for a Streamlined Digital Presence
Discover how Xperience by Kentico revolutionizes digital experiences with seamless integration and content management. Elevate your brand now with HBS.
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IT Leadership Redefined: How a vCIO Can Bridge the Gap and Drive Your Business Forward
Discover how a Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) can bridge the gap between business strategies and IT infrastructure, driving your business forward.
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Shadow IT: Identifying, Evaluating, Managing
Explore strategies to manage Shadow IT, balancing security, innovation & user satisfaction. Learn to mitigate risks while fostering a culture of transparency.
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Stop Saying “Yes:” How to Prevent MFA Fatigue
Learn how to shield yourself from MFA fatigue attacks with practical tips and advanced authentication methods. Stay secure online with HBS.
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Your NAC Shouldn’t Make a PEAP: EAP-TLS Is the Better Authentication Solution
Discover why EAP-TLS is the superior authentication method for NAC solutions like ISE and ClearPass over PEAP. Enhance your network security today with HBS.
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SEC Cybersecurity: Guidance for Compliance
SEC cybersecurity guidance for new disclosure rules and regulations. Ensure compliance, protect investor trust, and manage risks effectively.
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Elevate Your Organization with Effective SaaS Operations Management
Discover how effective SaaS operations management can transform your business by optimizing efficiency, enhancing security, and ensuring compliance.
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How Hardware Managed Services Can Boost Your Business
Upgrade your IT & free up capital with Hardware Managed Services. Predictable costs, latest hardware, expert maintenance - all in one solution!
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Strategies for Building a Resilient Organization
Discover key strategies to fortify your organization against a tough cybersecurity landscape. Learn how to integrate cybersecurity into your company's DNA.
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What to Look for in a Managed IT Help Desk Solution
Discover the efficiency of Managed IT Help Desk solutions for improved productivity and user satisfaction. Find your ideal IT support partner.
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VMware Changes: Understanding New VMware Licensing and Products
Explore the changes to VMware licensing and product offerings, including the shift to subscription models and streamlined portfolio.
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AI Phishing: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats
Discover how AI phishing is evolving cyber threats and learn strategies to protect your organization against these sophisticated attacks.
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10 Conference Room Technology Trends to Watch in 2024
Discover the latest in conference room technology trends for 2024, from seamless connectivity to eco-friendly innovations. Transform your meetings now.
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VMware Alternatives: Moving to a New Virtualization Solution
VMware licensing changes got you rethinking? Explore VMware alternatives like Nutanix & Azure Stack HCI—contact HBS today, your trusted virtualization experts.
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Amidst VMware Licensing Changes, the Time to Evaluate Your Virtualization Needs Is Now
Explore the impact of VMware licensing changes by Broadcom on your virtualization strategy and consider your next steps.
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Digital Signage Best Practices
Discover best practices for digital signage to engage audiences, boost sales, and enhance communication. Learn planning, content, and evaluation tips.
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Microsoft Dynamics GP 18.6 Update: Why Upgrading Is Essential
Stay secure & boost your ERP with Dynamics GP 18.6! Avoid risks, unlock new features, & get expert upgrade help from HBS.
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Paperless Pivot: The Massive Benefits of a Document Imaging System
Discover how a Document Imaging System can declutter offices, boost efficiency, enhance security, and support sustainability efforts.
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Canary Tokens and Honeypots: Pieces of the Cybersecurity Puzzle, NOT the Ultimate Solution
Canary Tokens and Honeypots are valuable tools for use in your cybersecurity arsenal, but they should be part of a layered defensive strategy.
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AI Tools for Education at Your Fingertips
Discover how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot are transforming education with personalized, efficient learning experiences. Explore the future of learning now.
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What is a vCIO?
Discover how a Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) can streamline your IT operations, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation at reduced costs.
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What Is a Human Firewall?
Discover the role of a human firewall in cybersecurity. Learn how to strengthen your defense by using your most valuable resource: your people.
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Transform Your Business with Cloud-Based Communication Solutions
Discover how UCaaS transforms business communication, offering scalability, cost-efficiency, and remote accessibility.
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Data Security Services: Why Managed Backup Is a Must for Modern Businesses
Discover what managed backup does for modern businesses. Ensure data safety, efficiency, and focus on core business goals with expert data security services.
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Who Should Manage the Firewall?
Explore the benefits of a managed firewall service. Discover how firewall management can streamline your operations and safeguard against cyber threats.
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E911 Compliance: Considerations when Upgrading Your Communications System
A guide to understanding and achieving E911 compliance when upgrading communication systems.
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Transitioning from Nutanix Xi Leap: Key Strategies for Selecting Your New Disaster Recovery Partner
Discover key strategies for selecting a new DRaaS partner as Nutanix phases out Xi Leap.
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Why It Is Essential to Simplify Cybersecurity and How to Achieve It
Key principles to simplify cybersecurity without compromising security. How IT leaders can streamline their cybersecurity approach for effective protection.
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An IT Manager’s Guide to a Successful Audit
Learn from this overview of the audit process. Discover how IT management can insert themselves into this process to benefit from the exercise.
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Navigating and Mitigating End of Life Software Risks
Discover the risks of end of life software and learn strategies to mitigate them for a secure, efficient IT environment.
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6 Key Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan
Discover the 6 key elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan to safeguard your business against unexpected disasters. Essential reading for organizational resilience.
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5 Tips for Improving Your Business Continuity Plan
Discover 5 crucial ways to improve your Business Continuity plan for resilience. Engage in effective strategies for a robust, adaptable BCP.
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Unlocking the Networking Revolution: Arista’s Game-Changing Solutions with HBS
Find out how Arista’s groundbreaking networking solutions, in partnership with HBS, are reshaping the future of networking.
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Exploring Efalia ECM’s Solution to Document Imaging and Management
Discover Efalia ECM for efficient document imaging and management. Enhance security, accessibility, and save space with this advanced solution.
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4 Ways to Optimize Your Business Impact Analysis
Optimize your BIA with four effective strategies. Ensure resilience, competitive edge, and adaptability in a changing business landscape.
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Avoid Data Breaches in 2024: Key Takeaways from Some of 2023’s Biggest Cyberattacks
Explore key takeaways from 2023's significant cyberattacks to enhance your cybersecurity strategies and prevent data breaches in 2024.
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Meeting Digital Transformation Challenges
Digital transformation is no longer optional—it's a necessity.
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Proactive Protection: The Importance of an Organization-Wide Policy of Security Awareness and Training
Dig into the essential role of a security awareness and training policy in boosting your organization's cyber resilience.
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CISO Best Practices: Navigating Incident Response, Technology Integration, and Vendor Management
Dive into a panel discussion of CISO best practices, tips, and habits. Insights on incident response, technology integration, and vendor management.
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Dynamics Upgrade Information and Innovations
Explore the latest upgrades in Dynamics 365 in both Dynamics GP and Dynamics Business Central.
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Elevating Your Cloud Security Strategy: Insights and Actions
Explore insights into enhancing cloud security, tackling challenges, and implementing strategic approaches for robust data protection in the cloud era.
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AI Shopping: Improving and Personalizing the Customer Experience with Cognitive Search
Discover how AI shopping and cognitive search are transforming the e-commerce landscape, offering personalized and efficient customer experiences.
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AI Search: A Better Way of Data Retrieval
Explore the transformative world of AI search and how it is redefining data retrieval.
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Windows 2012 R2 End of Life: Act Now to Secure Your Systems
Learn the risks and solutions for Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 and SQL Server 2012 end of life. Explore your options to stay secure and compliant.
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Strengthening the Cybersecurity Workforce: Meeting Today’s Challenges
Expert insights on the cybersecurity workforce—the importance of diverse skills, continuous learning, adapting to evolving threats in the industry.
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Securing the Future: The Convergence of Physical and Cyber Security
Explore how the convergence of physical and cyber security is essential to effectively manage the intertwined challenges of modern-day organizations.
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The Cornerstone of Success: Cultivating Organizational Resilience
Discover the pillars of resilience to keep your business robust amid challenges. Embrace continuity with expert strategies.
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Integrated Business Solutions: How Microsoft AI Tools Can Help Meet Key Sales, Operations, and Customer Engagement Challenges
Discover how AI integration elevates operational efficiency and transforms sales, with insights on Microsoft's suite for modern businesses.
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AI Productivity Tools: AI Without Intimidation
Explore AI myths & its business potential. Learn how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can enhance productivity and address data privacy concerns.
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How You Can Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture: Insights from Leading CISOs
Dive into a candid discussion with CISOs from various industries as they share their strategies and experiences in optimizing cybersecurity posture.
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Office 365 A1 Plus Retirement: What You Need to Know and How to Navigate It
Unraveling the Office 365 A1 Plus retirement: HBS helps you understand the What, When, and Why of Microsoft's Office 365 A1 Plus program retirement.
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Remove IT Bottlenecks — Embrace the Citizen Development Era
Explore the rise of Citizen Developers, non-tech professionals creating solutions with low-code/no-code platforms, addressing IT backlogs and spurring innovation.
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The Evolution of Collaboration: The Shift to Hybrid Work
Learn about the shift towards hybrid work and the challenges it brings. This article delves into how HBS’s Collaborate with Webex solution is shaping the future of collaboration.
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Keeping Information Security at the Heart of IT Strategy
Explore insights from a panel discussion with top infosec leaders from Ruan, Intoxalock, and Growers Edge, highlighting the critical integration of information security in corporate strategy.
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Inside the Des Moines Public Schools Ransomware Attack: Q&A with Director of Technology, Lisa Irey
Lisa Irey, the Director of Technology & Printing Services at Des Moines Public Schools, delves into the harrowing ransomware attack that made national headlines.
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Fortify Your Data with Azure’s Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Solution
Discover how Azure offers a robust disaster recovery solution, providing flexibility, security, cost-effectiveness, and impressive statistics for data protection.
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Heartland Business Systems, LLC Has Earned the Migrate Enterprise Applications to Microsoft Azure Specialization
HBS has earned the Migrate Enterprise Applications to Microsoft Azure Specialization.
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Microsoft Dynamics GP Update
The ERP Team at Heartland Business Systems (HBS) continues to support the Microsoft Dynamics GP platform as well as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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Want to Move from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central?
If you’re looking to migrate from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central, there are a few things to help with that process.
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Cost Savings and Efficiencies with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure in schools and organizations allows you to build and run hybrid apps across datacenters, edge locations, remote offices, and the cloud.
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K-12 Schools Focus on Unified Physical Security
Every K-12 school faces physical security challenges. You must develop a life safety strategy and execute a security plan that protects your district.
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How Should I Respond to My Clients’ Security Requests?
Vendors are often asked to fill out several security questionnaires by multiple clients. We put together 5 Guidelines for responding to client security risks.
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HBS Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations
As of October 2022, Microsoft has officially retired their Gold/Silver Partner Competency program.
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Managing Cybersecurity Risk in America’s Modern Railroads
Learn about a massive cybersecurity experiment where two prominent security companies created a fake railroad system online and watched the attacks against it.
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SMiShing Attacks: How to Identify and Respond
Here are just a few ways to respond to attacks, including actionable steps to lower your risk and ensure personal, private information is never leaked.
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2023 Cybersecurity Threats and Trends
State-sponsored and criminal cyberattacks made operations difficult for businesses in 2022. NordLocker named 7 cybersecurity threats and trends to watch in 2023.
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Cybersecurity in the 21st Century Transportation Industry
As technology in the transportation and logistics sectors grow increasingly interconnected, the risk of cyber attacks rise and companies defend themselves.
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Infographic: Spotting Business Email Compromise
Discover the pillars of resilience to keep your business robust amid challenges. Embrace continuity with expert strategies.
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Video Surveillance: Proactive Analytics for Your Business
Technology is now here to upgrade your once traditional “reactive” camera system to “proactive” camera system using video analytics.
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Employee Responsibilities in Information Security
Learn how effective information security awareness and training can solve many of the security issues organizations face.
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How to Fix the Java Log4j Vulnerability
Stay updated on the Log4j vulnerability. Learn how it affects your systems and the steps to patch it for enhanced cybersecurity.
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From Awareness to Action: Iowa Governor Proclaims October Cybersecurity Action Month
Iowa moved from basic awareness to an emphasis on encouraging data security action when Governor Kim Reynolds declared this October Cybersecurity Action Month.
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7 Tips for Building a Cybersecurity Culture
Educate and motivate every employee to make security part of their daily responsibility rather than counting on IT to handle it on their own.
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Upgrading Kentico 12 Portal to Kentico Xperience 13
HBS is proud to present the KX12 to 13 Converter to the Kentico Community.
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CISO Insights of Cybersecurity Executives
Leading information security executives gathered at the 10th Annual HBS Secure Iowa Conference 2022 to discuss the corporate and technical role of the CISO.
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Microsoft Office 365 Security Best Practices and Recommendations
Secure your Microsoft 365 with our guide. Implement multi-factor authentication, conditional access policies, and detect suspicious activities.
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How to Get Lower Cyber Insurance Premiums
Cyber insurance rates have increased. Discover three key cybersecurity upgrades that can help you get better cyber insurance premiums in a challenging market.
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Ask the FBI: Cybersecurity Tips
An FBI Special Agent shares cybersecurity tips covering what to do when you suspect an attack, plus preventative steps that can prevent most breaches.
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Security Concerns from Biohacking & Implanted Microchips
Should your security plan account for the threat of implanted microchips? An ethical hacker breaks down the facts and fiction.
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Securing Your Supply Chain
Efficient operations increasingly require showing your clients that you handle data securely and ensuring that your suppliers do the same.
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The Importance of Email Encryption
One way that some businesses fall short is by not encrypting emails. In this article we’ll explain how you can start securing your emails now.
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Why to Embrace Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a simple and effective way to improve the cybersecurity of your environment.
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What You Should Expect With SOC 2®
Knowing what to expect from a SOC 2 audit may seem overwhelming, but with the correct readiness process you can have a successful report.
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Establish Cybersecurity Culture On An Employee’s First Day
Learn how to prioritize cybersecurity during employee onboarding and how HR and IT collaboration can create a cybersecure work environment from day one.
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How to Choose a Virtual CISO
Choose the right virtual CISO for your organization by looking for these traits of a pro ready to give executive-level guidance to your cybersecurity strategy.
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Data Security vs. Data Privacy: Not Knowing the Difference Could Cost You
In this article we'll help you understand the difference between data security and data privacy so you can ensure your policies pay attention to both.
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Work-From-Home Security Lessons Learned
Learn about the best data security practices that IT leaders have identified after two years of managing teams working from home.
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Incident Response Tabletop Exercise and Scenarios
Enhance your cybersecurity with our realistic tabletop exercises. Practice incident response and identify plan changes with our sample scenarios.
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CISA Advisory Warns of VMware Vulnerabilities That Allow Remote Code Execution
CISA warns users of four VMware products to act immediately to address vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution.
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Key Steps in Business Impact Analysis
Discover how to conduct an effective business impact analysis that will point you toward the right investments for your overall risk assessment strategy.
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How to Conduct an Effective Tabletop Exercise
Discover tips for running a tabletop exercise that effectively tests your incident response plan and prepares your team for a real breach.
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Your Best Practices for Information Security Risk Assessments
If you’re considering how to get the most value from your information security risk assessment—or whether you even need one—use these best practices.
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Infographic: Types of Penetration Testing
Types of Penetration Testing: Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Networks, Web Apps & More. Learn how professional assess security.
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Why Do You Need a SOC 2® Report?
Do you need to get a SOC 2® report? Discover six reasons why you may need a SOC 2® security report to create a competitive advantage and attract new clients.
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What is the Benefit of Following a SharePoint Site?
There are some important benefits to following sites that you work with often in SharePoint. Learn how you can improve your experience and navigation.
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Security Awareness, Training, and Education – A Learning Continuum
In the realm of information technology (IT) and information security, the distinction between “security awareness” and “training” is crucial. Learn why.
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Incident Response vs. Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity: What’s the Difference?
Understand the differences between incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Learn how they protect your business.
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How to Create an IT Incident Response Plan
Learn how to create an effective IT incident response plan with these guidelines, including links to key standards and templates.
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AppService to Azure SQL Using Managed Identity
Make using Sql credentials connecting your App Services to Azure SQL a thing of the past and help secure your application in the process by using a Managed Identity.
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Infographic: Penetration Testing Explained
Discover the pillars of resilience to keep your business robust amid challenges. Embrace continuity with expert strategies.
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XDR, MDR and EDR: What’s the Difference?
Discover the key differences between XDR, MDR and EDR solutions so you can ensure that you’re using the right tools to secure your environment.
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Why Information Security Policies, Standards and Procedures Should Be Top Priority
Learn about information security policies, standards, and procedures. Discover how investing time in creating and maintaining these documents can enhance security and efficiency.
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How to Prepare for Russian Cyberattacks
Discover these best practices to secure your organization's operations and data against potential attacks linked to Russia’s invasion.
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10 Must-Have Information Security Policies
These 10 critical information security policies are weak (or missing) in most organizations. Start improving your security with these must-haves.
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Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing: Understanding Internet Domains
Network end users are frontline defenders of an organization's information security program. Learn the basics about reading and interpreting links/URLs.
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Why Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems are Still Important
Despite claims of IDS/IPS being dead, they persist. Learn how to leverage these tools effectively in a modern environment.
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Power Apps: Azure SQL vs Dataverse
Dataverse is viewed as a fundamental shift in application development. It is important to leverage the right features to speed up the development process.
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How SIEM/XDR Tuning Reduces Alert Fatigue
Learn how trained SOC analysts leverage SIEM tuning to turn out-of-the-box rules into meaningful tools that reduce alert fatigue.
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9 Tips for Preventing Ransomware
Have all the ransomware headlines convinced you it’s time to strengthen your defenses? We have the tips to help you prevent ransomware.
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Best Practices for Third-Party Risk Management
Follow these best practices to create a third-party risk management program that confirms your partners have the right information security practices in place.
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Risk Assessment: Likelihood & Impact
Understand and manage your business risks with HBS’s clear four-step information security risk assessment. Simplify security and make informed decisions.
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What Is the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative?
Learn what new breach reporting regulations mean for you under the just-released Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative and new FDIC regulations.
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10 Questions with a CMMC Registered Practitioner
Learn how changes in CMMC 2.0 affect you in this conversation with a CMMC Registered Practitioner.
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How to Spot Business Email Compromise
Learn how business email compromise attacks work, as well as the red flags you can use to spot an attack before falling for it.
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Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attacks
Step inside two organizations’ war rooms as they manage a ransomware attack. Learn best practices to follow to stop these attacks, or at least limit the damage.
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Cost Advantages of Managed XDR
Learn about key ways that managed XDR makes good business sense, not only by improving your security posture, but by actually saving you money.
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What Are Fileless Malware Attacks?
Learn about the growing issue of fileless malware attacks, how they work and how you can create an effective defense against this slippery enemy.
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How Software Supply Chain Attacks Work
Learn how supply chain attacks happen and what you can do to protect your system from these threats that can come from your most trusted vendors.
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Internal Penetration Testing vs External Penetration Testing: Why You Need Both
Understand the purpose and value of internal and external penetration testing for weaknesses that come from inside and outside of your environment.
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Why You Need a Data Flow Diagram
Discover the importance of Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) in enhancing cybersecurity. Learn how DFDs reveal data paths, potential risks, and help secure your system.
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OTV is Dead. Long Live EVPN-VXLAN!
Almost every network design involves one or more Data Centers, whether this is achieved by design or acquired through an acquisition.
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How to Test Your Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
Here’s how to choose the right test in order to confirm that your cybersecurity incident response plan actually works like you think it will.
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What to Include in an Effective BYOD Policy
Discover key concepts that should guide your BYOD policy. Write a clear BYOD policy with these tips to protect. company data accessed through personal devices.
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How a Hacker Conned an Accountant with $400,000 Phishing Attack
See how the hacker got away with a small fortune for nearly a week—and how good incident response and digital forensics work got most of it back.
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Are Passwords Obsolete?
Passwords don’t have many fans. They’re hard to remember and don’t even keep data safe. So what will replace them? Here are a few access tools coming on strong.
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Digital Evidence That Holds Up In Court: Tips from a U.S. Judge
With court decisions hinging on digital evidence, it’s critical that business leaders and IT pros understand what courts are looking for.
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Sources for Vulnerability and Threat Information
Your organization’s vulnerability and threat intelligence needs may vary over time, but there are several sources available.
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The IT Audit Process
Take steps to fully understand the phases of your audit to ensure that you have the appropriate resources and input available at each stage.
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Using SmartConnect to Migrate Many to Many Relationships in CRM
With N:N relationships, a special entity is created called a Relationship (or Intersect) entity.
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HIPAA Best Practices for Cloud Services and VOIP
In this blog, we offer insights on two specific areas that frequently cause confusion around HIPAA compliance: cloud services and voice over IP (VOIP).
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How to Choose A Quality Pen Test
A quality pen test will take a comprehensive approach and incorporate all the elements of an attack. Ask these questions for a pen test worth your investment.
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How to Streamline Vendor Management Requests
Save your organization time with these tips that will help you streamline responses to vendor management requests about your security policies.
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False Positives: What They Are, How to Identify Them and Why They Need to be Addressed
What are false positives, how do I identify them, and why do I need to address them? Get the SIEM answers here.
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How Managed XDR Makes the Most of the Latest Endpoint Protection Tools
Managed XDR helps endpoint detection reach its full threat-hunting potential as human experts tune the rules for ever-changing situations.
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Cybersecurity Trends: The Next Generation of Endpoint Protection
Extended Detection and Response (XDR) is one of the year’s top cybersecurity trends, spotting threats throughout your technology stack and shutting them down.
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Power Grid Cybersecurity: New Rules to Protect Critical Infrastructure
A recent presidential order aimed at protecting critical infrastructure bans the use of some foreign parts in the power grid. How will this affect your business?
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Digital Forensics Best Practices: How to Prepare Before a Breach
The best digital forensics investigators learn as much from what’s missing as what’s there. Here is what to look for in any investigation.
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The Smart Power Grid, Part 1: Risks & Rewards
Learn how IoT devices make a smarter power grid—and a power grid with more cybersecurity risks as hackers exploit vulnerable connected devices.
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The National Impact of CCPA
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect. Find out how this privacy bill will impact the rest of the country.
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Why Quick Responses to Data Breaches Save You Money
Most data breaches get more expensive with each passing day. That’s why HBS incident response team keeps its calendar open on Friday afternoons.
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Mobile Device Security Best Practices
Mobile device security, along with tracking all hardware and software in your environment, is key in securing your organization.
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The Security Challenges of IoT
The security risks of IoT (Internet of Things) devices must be a key part of the security plan in every business and home-office setting.
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How to Handle Data Breach Notifications
The best responses to data breaches are put in place months before the breach occurs. Take steps to prepare for and possibly stop breaches altogether.
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How Multifactor Authentication Stops Hackers: 3 Mini Case Studies
Businesses and organizations must provide their users with tools for best security practices by implementing additional factors to authenticate users to systems.
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How to Train Employees With Simulated Phishing Campaigns
80% of security breaches stem from phishing attacks. Learn how to create an effective phishing campaign for your organization.
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Why Consider Live Acquisition for Your Next Digital Forensics Case
Explore the evolving landscape of digital forensics, including live system analysis and the impact of encryption. Learn how technology changes have shifted our approach to forensic examinations.
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Compliance is Not Security
Despite common misconceptions, compliance is not security. Knowing the difference and why it matters could mean better, long-term protection for your business.
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Including E-mail addresses in Smartlists
Learn how to use include email addresses in Smartlists using the Smartlist Designer Tool!
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The Value of an Information Security Risk Assessment
An Information Security Risk Assessment is a great way to get a thorough look inside your organization and could help protect your business from cyber attacks.
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Creating an Incident Response Plan
Creating an incident response plan is critical for the stability of any organization, and setting one up does not have to be stressful with these tips.
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Analyzing and Assessing Third-Party Security Reports
Assessing and analyzing third-party vendors should be a top priority. Here are a few things to consider while reviewing a vendor's security program.
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New and Updated Modern SharePoint Web Parts
Read about some brand new web parts that have rolled out recently, as well as some added features to existing web parts.
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Script Errors in Dynamics 365 Portals App
Learn how to adjust Google Chrome settings to prevent Dynamics 365 Apps scripts from being blocked.
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APIs with Swagger
APIs play a crucial role in centralizing logic and enabling multi-channel usage, but often come with challenges. Enter Swashbuckle and its counterpart, Swagger.
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Assigning User Roles for Model Driven Apps
When dealing with model-driven apps in the Power Platform, assigning security roles to users is a crucial step. Let’s break down the process.
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Addressing Common Challenges with Dates in Dynamics 365
Discover the ways you can default a date on a form (i.e. a submit date) to today's date and other common challenges in Dynamics 365.
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IAM – Identity and Access Management: Maintaining User Access & Its Importance to Information Security
Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions help enable proper provisioning to reduce the risk associated with an account becoming compromised.
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Why You Should Make Information Security Decisions Based on Risk, Not Fear
To properly manage cybersecurity risk, we must understand the likelihood that a security incident will occur and the potential resulting impact.
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5 Reasons Why a Virtual CISO (vCISO) May Be Right for Your Business
Learn how a virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) can help you improve your existing security strategy and maintain high standards of compliance.
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IT Control Gap Analysis
Discover the pillars of resilience to keep your business robust amid challenges. Embrace continuity with expert strategies.
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Now Including Cyber Security Due Diligence as Best Practice
If you are considering acquiring a company, make sure you consider all of the factors that impact valuation, including cybersecurity practices and technologies.
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Cybersecurity Defense in Depth Strategy
Having one technology or policy isn’t enough to ensure that your critical applications and data are safe. A multi-layered approach is the best method of security.
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Restructuring Data Access Controls with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Learn about restructuring data access controls using identity and access management (IAM) and limiting access with role based access controls (RBAC).
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Remember to Review Your Data Loss Prevention Policies
Data loss prevention (DLP) is a security strategy used to prevent end users from sending confidential information outside the organization.
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SOC Reporting Controls of Subservice Organization – Inclusive vs Carve Out Method
Service organizations going through a SOC report should learn about the two methods for handling subservice organizations’ controls: Inclusive and Carve-Out.
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Using FetchXML in Web API Queries via JavaScript for Dynamics 365
Learn how to use FetchXML in Web API Queries via JavaScript for Dynamics 365. To get started with querying the Web API via FetchXML you are going to need FetchXML.
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Understanding and Working with Auditors
Working with internal and external IT auditors: understanding the auditor's objectives and motives for the engagement.
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Introduction to IT Audits
Read our comprehensive overview of the audit process and how IT management can insert themselves into this process to benefit from the exercise.
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SIEM Terms and Definitions
SIEM is a powerful tool that provides a holistic view into an organization’s technology security. View our list of definitions of the most commonly used terms.
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Social Engineering Plays Major Role in Hacking
Discover the psychology behind successful hackers' manipulation and explore social engineering methods and how they complement penetration testing.
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Why Do I Need an IT Risk Assessment?
IT risk assessments are a great way to gain a better understanding of an organization’s technology environment, determining the biggest cybersecurity threats.
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Why You Should Hire a Penetration Tester and Which One
Penetration testers can help organizations learn about attacks and the methods used so they can gain insight into their systems’ weaknesses.
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What to Expect in NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5
What's new with the NIST's Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision 4, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations?
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The Difference Between Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are different services. However, there are also some similarities. Learn how these services compare and contrast.
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Security Requirements of Vendors and Clients
As security awareness rises, so do expectations of vendors and clients. Organizations have begun including information security in their due diligence process.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your IT Audit
Learn ways to get the most from your IT Audit including selecting a qualified auditor, assigning an audit-owner, preparing, and asking questions.
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How Does SIEM Work?
SIEM works first by gathering all the event logs from configured devices. They are sent to a collector that typically runs on a virtual machine inside the host network.
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3 Tips for Detecting Malware
Detecting malware is becoming more difficult. Discover tips will help you identify malware even if your anti-malware tools fail to detect an infection.
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The True Role of an Information Security Professional
Information security professionals must understand their role in helping business leaders balance the risk vs reward equation when evaluating cybersecurity efforts.
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419 Scams – Sporting Fun You Want to Avoid
If your organization is looking for additional topics to spice-up information security awareness, consider including information and resources about 419 scams.
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Top 5 Components of a Strong Information Security Awareness and Training Program
It's a great time to provide information security awareness and training for your organization’s employees for the defense of your networks and information.
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An Overview of the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool provides a framework to determine risks, measure information security efforts, and determine progress toward goals.
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Information Security vs. Information Assurance
Discover the thriving employment prospects in information security, but don’t mistake it for an effortless royal path—building skills and experience is key.
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Infographic: Why Information Security is Important for Banks
Why Information Security Matters for Banks: Protecting Sensitive Data. Learn about key concerns and safeguarding strategies.
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Internal vs. External Threats – Which One Worries You More?
Your organization must determine whether to be more worried about information security threats from internal or external sources. Take a balanced approach.
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5 Easy Steps to Information Security
See significant improvement in your information security posture with these steps and get your company on the track to a healthy information security program.
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Why is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Important for Remote Access?
Remote access systems are under unprecedented attack. Discover how two-factor authentication for remote system administration by IT staff or vendors can help.
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Benefits of Log Consolidation in a SIEM Environment
SIEM is a security strategy that seeks to efficiently consolidate and manage network data. Compare reacting to malicious traffic with and without a SIEM solution.
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What is Source Code Escrow and Why Do I Need It?
In the event of bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or other pre-determined business situations, clients may request access to the source code.
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Benefits of a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
The use of a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is becoming more popular. Information security is critical to protect your company.
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DNS and DHCP Logs Are Critical To Breach Investigations
Learn about the critical role of DNS and DHCP logs in understanding incidents and streamlining response efforts during a breach.
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Penetration Testing, You Get What You Pay For
Ensure your information security investment is well-spent by asking the right questions and gaining clarity on the penetration testing process.
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Why? Why Does That Server Need Internet Access? Why?
Learn why servers don’t need internet access and how to protect against data breaches. Explore best practices for managing server connections and security zones.
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Internal Security Zones Are Critical To Information Security
Explore the concept of internal security zones and their critical role in safeguarding information. Limit malware spread and protect against vulnerabilities.
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Information Security Defeated by Bagel Day
Next time you hesitate to enforce badge-in procedures, remember that physical security plays a critical role in safeguarding your organization’s well-being.
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Reducing Your Attack Footprint
Reduce your attack footprint. Strengthen security by closing small gaps, making it harder for hackers to climb your infrastructure.
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Social Engineering Tip #43 – Shred All Handwritten Notes
Handwritten notes, overlooked in information security practices, harbor valuable data and can reveal sensitive information during ethical hacking engagements.
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The Importance of Egress Filtering at the Firewall
Egress filtering is a basic principle that should be implemented at every organization to prevent hacking activity from leaving your network.
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If Johnny jumped off a bridge…
Make decisions based on your organization’s unique needs and culture, rather than following the crowd. Innovation lies in charting your own course.
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Could You Disappear for 30 Days
Could you disappear for 30 days? Do you know what your online profile says about you? Do you have any privacy left?
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Building an IT Control Library
Navigating IT control objectives across ISO 27001, 27002, PCI-DSS, and SOX presents challenges. Learn how to build an effective information security management program.
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Digital Forensics…for Parents!
How is a parent who is technology challenged supposed to keep tabs on the online habits of their kids? Here are a few suggestions to keep track.
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The Centralization-Decentralization Cycle
Learn about switching from a centralized approach to IT and information security to a de-centralized approach. Evaluate which type of change to make and why.
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Botnets and Data Leakage
Defense is depth, and cybersecurity is no different. Trying to defend against an attack using only one defense mechanism is bound to fail.
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