Risk Management
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Five Steps to Develop a Security Program29 March 2017
Developing a practical and effective cyber security plan is vital to incorporating security into your organization’s risk management strategy. A common misconception is that a cyber security plan is lengthy and difficult to follow. However, that does not have to be the case. Below are COMPASS’ recommended 5 steps for your cyber security plan. Threat […]
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Third-Party Vendors16 March 2017
In today’s business world, it is nearly impossible to find an organization that does not contract a third-party vendor of some sort. However, the convenience and flexibility of outsourcing is not without significant cyber security risks. To exemplify, sixty-three percent of data breaches have been traced to third-parties. A firm’s cyber security posture is only […]
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Top 10 Assessment Findings07 March 2017
At COMPASS, we perform cyber security risk assessments for a wide range of clients across a diverse set of industries. These organizations range in size from a handful of employees to over fourteen thousand. Some clients are in highly regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services while others are in less regulated industries such […]
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The CyberGuide Podcast28 February 2017
COMPASS is excited to announce the launch of our very own podcast, The CyberGuide! The CyberGuide discusses current threats, trends and best practice tips on cyber security in a format that will be of value to technical and non-technical listeners. With an ever changing technological world, cyber security can often be a challenging and overwhelming […]
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Cyber Risk Management: An Ounce of Prevention16 February 2017
I recently had the opportunity to walk around the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As I was walking around I noticed that famous quotes from Ben Franklin were inscribed in some of the walkway stones. In case you are not aware, Ben Franklin was the founder of the college and a great […]
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Don’t be a Tax Season Victim!02 February 2017
Hackers are masters of social engineering, making tax season a prime target for cybercriminals as large quantities of sensitive personal and financial data are available online. These criminals prey on individuals in an attempt to steal information that can ultimately result in identity theft, fraudulent tax filings and even cashed tax refunds. According to the […]
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