As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the stakes have never been higher. Cybersecurity compliance is necessary to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and avoid costly fines. With a constantly shifting threat landscape, evolving regulations, and the rise of new technologies, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity posture improvement to stay ahead of the curve. Assura… Continue reading Top Cybersecurity Compliance Issues Businesses Face Today
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How SLED Organizations Can Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance Before Year-End
As the year comes to a close, State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations must resharpen their focus on strengthening their cybersecurity defenses. With the growing complexity of cyber threats and the need to safeguard valuable data, it’s vital for SLED organizations to stay ahead of risks. Cybersecurity compliance consulting services offer guidance in navigating state… Continue reading How SLED Organizations Can Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance Before Year-End
Unify & Conquer: How Open XDR Streamlines Your Security Operations
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of threats requires innovation, agility, and robust partnerships. At Assura, we’re dedicated to providing our clients with the most advanced and effective cybersecurity solutions. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with Stellar Cyber, leveraging their cutting-edge Open XDR platform to enhance our security… Continue reading Unify & Conquer: How Open XDR Streamlines Your Security Operations
Cybersecurity Tips from Assura’s VISO Bunch
Assura’s Virtual Information Security Officers (VISO) deliver a complete solution for both cybersecurity and compliance. Also referred to in the industry as Fractional Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), their expertise is an invaluable asset to our clients. Watch the video below to meet some of the VISO team as they give cybersecurity tips on topics… Continue reading Cybersecurity Tips from Assura’s VISO Bunch
Cybercrime Victim Resources for Individuals
At Assura, we protect businesses and government organizations but know that anyone can be a cyberattack victim. Below are resources that we recommend in the unfortunate situation of a personal cyberattack (links known to work as of the date of publication): Federal Trade Commission ReportFraud Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft and Online Security Federal Trade… Continue reading Cybercrime Victim Resources for Individuals
Assura’s Top 5 Misconceptions about Penetration Testing
With the increasing number of organizations now seeking penetration testing due to regulatory requirements, more and more companies are claiming to offer a service that checks this box. Assura wanted to help clarify some of the top misconceptions you may encounter when searching for a penetration test. We hope this demystifies the process and helps… Continue reading Assura’s Top 5 Misconceptions about Penetration Testing
Thoughts on the Cyberwar Between Russia and Ukraine (and the Rest of the World)
In the early 2000s, I began to hear colleagues talk about cyber warfare and declare that the next battlefront wasn’t going to be fought with “boots on the ground” but in cyberspace. These statements had credibility because those saying this were retired high-level officers from the US armed forces. If anyone knew about the future… Continue reading Thoughts on the Cyberwar Between Russia and Ukraine (and the Rest of the World)
Fractional Information Security Officer: 3 Questions to Ask When Determining if Your Business Needs One.
Every week – if not every day, seemingly – an organization makes headlines for experiencing a cyber-attack. Sadly, for every Microsoft Exchange crisis, there are scores of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) wrestling with a data breach. While SMBs have been known to leverage fractional C-suite consultants for needs like accounting and HR, in the current… Continue reading Fractional Information Security Officer: 3 Questions to Ask When Determining if Your Business Needs One.
Cyber security means good business (opportunities, that is)
We like to think cyber security is good for business, well, because it’s our business. But we’ve had clients come to us looking to bolster their cyber security compliance and know-how, all in an effort to win more business on their end. Here are three ways you can leverage your cyber security strategy into your… Continue reading Cyber security means good business (opportunities, that is)
Assura is now a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Provider Organization
If you’re a DoD contractor or subcontractor, you’ve probably already been introduced to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification but have you done anything about it yet? Well, we have good news because Assura is now a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO). Total mandated compliance with CMMC is still on the horizon, but… Continue reading Assura is now a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Provider Organization