Resource Category: Insights

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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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4 Minute 29 Second Read

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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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6 Minute 21 Second Read

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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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4 Minute 29 Second Read

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Cannabis Industry Must Take Cybersecurity Seriously To Protect Client Data, Or Else Risk Everything

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Michelle Drolet

Cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and data theft pose significant risks to cannabis dispensaries. These attacks can disrupt operations with long recovery delays, compromise client data, invite litigation and damage business reputations. IBM says the average global cost of a data breach is $4.45 million, prompting 51% of organizations to raise their security budgets. Implementing security measures

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4 Minute 31 Second Read

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The Role Of Outsourcing In Navigating The Cybersecurity Skills Gap

Michelle Drolet

The cybersecurity skills gap situation has become a vicious cycle. On one hand, 63% of cybersecurity professionals complain that working conditions have become more difficult over the last two years owing to a heavy surge in cyberattacks, mounting data privacy concerns, overwhelming workloads, budget restrictions, staffing shortages and a complex regulatory environment. On the other hand, 71% of

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4 Minute 59 Second Read