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Preparing For Cybersecurity In The AI-Quantum World

Michelle Drolet

With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand

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10 Things … Every board should know about cyber risk

Janelle Drolet

10. Cyber risks go beyond just IT. A cyberattack can freeze operations and damage customer relationships. A breach exposing client data can trigger lawsuits, while downtime during an attack may lead to cash flow issues. Cybersecurity isn’t just about data; it’s about business continuity. 9. Complacency can be a threat. Many businesses assume they’re too

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Why Every Boardroom Needs A Bullhorn For Cybersecurity

Michelle Drolet

Thinking of cybersecurity purely through the lens of an “IT issue” is limiting. Cybersecurity impacts operational resilience, financial risk, regulatory exposure, brand trust and, in a worst-case scenario, business continuity. This makes a rock-solid case for a cybersecurity bullhorn in the boardroom.Unfortunately, cybersecurity is still treated as a technical dialog. Only 5% of companies have a cybersecurity

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Building an Effective Incident Response Strategy to Combat Cyberattacks

Michelle Drolet

A security incident is all but inevitable for nearly every organization. By “incident” we mean a cyberattack that successfully accesses enterprise resources or somehow puts the finances, operations, and reputation of an organization at risk. A major breach can drive a company out of business. To fight back, every organization needs a cohesive incident response (IR) strategy, backed by a well-trained team

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10 Things I know about … IT risk assessments

Janelle Drolet

10) Aim to prevent costly downtime. Risk assessments help you spot weak points that can halt operations. Costs of business downtime are in the billions each year. 9) Clean up hidden weak spots from spaghetti IT. Systems bolted together over time create gaps; conducting a risk assessment will surface those loose webs. The goal is to streamline

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Seven Steps For Incident Response And Navigating Cyber Disasters

Michelle Drolet

An organization’s initial reaction to a cybersecurity incident is critical when a ransomware attack or a data breach occurs. These actions ultimately determine whether the incident escalates into a more damaging issue or is contained swiftly. A quick and timely response can help mitigate the impact and minimize financial losses, protect sensitive data and safeguard

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Use payment tech and still not ready for PCI DSS 4.0? You could face stiff penalties

Michelle Drolet

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard’s 4.0 requirements are designed to protect card information from theft or fraud. Here are some important controls that must be in place before April 2025. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements introduced by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards

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Nine Priorities For Your 2025 Cybersecurity Plan And Strategy

Michelle Drolet

Approximately 1 in 3 SMBs were hit by a cyberattack last year—some costing upward of $7 million. The need to prioritize cybersecurity has never been greater. Let’s explore nine cybersecurity elements that organizations must prioritize for 2025. 1. Put Someone In Charge Just like you have an expert in charge of looking after your company’s finances, it’s

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Get your payment card data security in check before the April deadline

Janelle Drolet

If you’re in charge of payment card data at your company, you’ve probably come across the term PCI DSS. No, it’s not some secret code; it stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Basically, it’s a set of rules designed to keep your customers’ card info safe from cyber crooks. Here to tackle today’s

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Why Organizations Are Vulnerable To Cyberattacks During Election Season And The Threats They May Face

Michelle Drolet

Just in time for the 2024 U.S. elections, cyberattacks and malicious activities are ramping up. For numerous reasons, elections are the perfect time for opportunistic cybercriminals to target businesses: • High visibility: Elections provide an ideal platform for nation-states and hacktivists looking for ways to undermine democracies, destabilize elections, damage reputations and steal campaign data. Since elections

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