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Achieving long-term resilience with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework

Michelle Drolet

The need for continuous monitoring, effective metrics and skilled workers. The laudable aim of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to build a common language through a set of best practices and security principles that any organization can apply to combat cybercrime. We’ve looked at what NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework can do for you.

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Introducing "Lunch with a vCISO" A Webinar Series from Towerwall

Michelle Drolet

Each session will provide unprecedented access to the industry’s top Virtual Chief Information Security Officers and cover critical issues in the field. The interactive series will cover a variety of topics, such as aligning information security policies with your firm’s culture and how to prepare for an audit. Attendees will be given the opportunity to

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Build it right with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework

Michelle Drolet

Diving into NIST Special Publication 800-53 for practical advice. We’ve already laid out a broad overview of what NIST’s cybersecurity framework can do for you, so today we’re going to drill into Special Publication 800-53. Published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and based on important research from the Information Technology Laboratory, this publication offers

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What NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework is and why it matters

Michelle Drolet

Practical advice to help you build a solid InfoSec plan The risk of your business falling victim to cybercrime has never been higher. Despite a seemingly endless parade of high profile data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams, many organizations still lack the necessary defenses to identify, prevent, or recover from an attack. The trouble

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Tips to Protect Your Business From Ransomware

Michelle Drolet

Over the last few years we’ve observed the steady rise of ransomware with some trepidation. It is fast becoming a multi-million dollar business, and it’s getting surprisingly sophisticated. The ransomware industry is continually innovating, offering cybercriminals new technology, various business models, and all the support they need to conduct successful attacks on unsuspecting individuals and

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10 things I know about… Securing mobile devices

Michelle Drolet

10) Always lock your screen. Unlocked phones are always going to dangerously accessible. The first line of defense is a PIN, password, pattern or a biometric measure like your fingerprint. 9) Only install trusted apps. Apps should only ever be installed from official app stores, or your enterprise app store, to reduce the risk of

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Join us for the ISSA New England August 2017 Sponsor Expo

Michelle Drolet

Please join us for the The ISSA New England Chapter’s 2017 Sponsor Expo Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT Verizon Labs 60 Sylvan Rd Waltham, MA 02451 You are invited to ISSA, New England Chapter’s Annual Sponsor Expo and Chapter Meeting. Compete in the Security Bee (questions from the CISSP exam)

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When It Comes to Cyber Security, The Weakest Link is Still Employees

Michelle Drolet

We need to make sure the highly regulated world of cannabis business knows how to protect its data, customer and otherwise, yet also control access to it without too much hassle. As an insurgent breed, hackers are savvy and will seek out the path of least resistance. When your defenses are good, the weak link

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Join Towerwall & Sophos for "The End of Ransomware" Webinar

Michelle Drolet

“Those within cyber security circles know ransomware has become a lucrative billion dollar business for an army of cybercriminals…It’s time you learn about the tricks and trade of cybercriminals and how their threats are constantly evolving.”– John Shaw, Vice President, Enduser Security Group, Sophos Please join Towerwall and Sophos for an exclusive lunch and learn.

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