Resource Category: Insights

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Towerwall Appoints Greg Neville as CISO and VP of Cyber Consulting Services

Michelle Drolet

BOSTON – July 16, 2024 – Towerwall, a 25-year provider of cybersecurity services for emerging to mid-size enterprises, today announced its appointment of Greg Neville as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Towerwall Cyber Consulting Services. “Greg Neville is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of experience developing information security programs

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How Tabletop Exercises Can Sharpen Incident Response From Chaos To Calm

Michelle Drolet

Every 39 seconds some company is being hit by a cyberattack. Security incidents are a constant threat, an inevitability rather than a possibility. An incident response plan can help organizations as they grapple with the aftermath of a cyberattack, revealing a clear path through chaos, offering a step-by-step plan of action to contain and mitigate threats. However,

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Making the case for cyber insurance

Michelle Drolet

Like every business asset we need to insure, our network and security is also an asset we need to be protecting. The data within the network, the operating systems and software, they all need to be viewed as a corporate asset and hence the need for cyber insurance. The risk of cybercrime is growing exponentially with each

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Attention Healthcare Providers: Prepare For A Random HIPAA Audit Check!

Michelle Drolet

HIPAA audits are back! The Office of Civil Rights (OCR), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) which oversees enforcement of HIPAA compliance, announced the return of their HIPAA audit program due to an exponential rise in cyber-attack in the healthcare sector. According to IBM, the average cost of a

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10 Things I know about… Compliance Risk

Janelle Drolet

Our VP of Sales and Operations, Janelle Drolet shares her 10 Things I know about… Compliance Risk with Worcester Business Journal 10) No place to hide: The regulations, laws, and frameworks an organization needs to comply with will depend on its industry, location, and the type of data it processes. IBM cites the average cost

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Seven Steps To Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

Michelle Drolet

Critical infrastructure and public sector organizations such as governments and municipalities, manufacturing units, communication networks, transportation services, and power and water treatment plants have been battling a growing wave of breaches and cyberattacks. Three main reasons exist why critical infrastructure is being targeted: • Opportunity for real-world disruption. Attacks on railways, ports or air control systems can create shortages

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Empowering Tomorrow: The Visionary Leadership of Michelle Drolet in Cybersecurity

Michelle Drolet

Our own Michelle Drolet was named as an Impactful Women in Security, 2024 by Elite X Magazine! Article below: In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, where threats loom large and stakes are high, one individual stands out as a beacon of innovation and resilience. Meet Michelle Drolet, the founder and CEO of Towerwall, a visionary

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10 Things I know about… Security training

Janelle Drolet

Our VP of Sales and Operations, Janelle Drolet shares her 10 Things I know about… Security training with Worcester Business Journal 10) Become security aware: Organizations face the enormous challenge of safeguarding data from complex cyber threats. Human error still accounts for 95% of security breaches, according to the World Economic Forum. 9) Employee accountability: Security lies

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7 Ways to Keep Your Plastic Surgery Practice Cyber-Secure

Michelle Drolet

In an era where data breaches and cyber threats loom, the security of patient information in plastic surgery practices (PSPs) is more critical than ever. Envision a scenario where, in a mere moment, the confidential data of your patients is at risk, posing a serious threat to the trust they place in your practice and

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Eight Cybersecurity Trends To Watch For 2024

Michelle Drolet

In 2024, for cybersecurity, we’re entering an era where advanced AI tools and intricate social engineering tactics (especially during election years) are changing the game. To avoid potential cyber threats, businesses, governments and individuals must grasp these emerging trends. Trend 1. Rise Of Cybersecurity AI In 2024, AI’s role in cybersecurity will expand to encompass automated

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