Bite Size Security Blog
Keep your business secure with the latest cybersecurity and information security news from NCX Group. Our team of experts provides you with analysis and insights on potential threats to help protect your enterprise.
Get informed and stay safe with NCX Group.
Bite Size Security Blog
Keep your business secure with the latest cybersecurity and information security news from NCX Group. Our team of experts provides you with analysis and insights on potential threats to help protect your enterprise.
Get informed and stay safe with NCX Group.
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Important infosec areas that need to be included within your business structure
Business executives and security pros are well aware of the need to protect their data if they wish to stay in business; yet most companies are still having trouble staying ahead of their attackers. Taking a deeper look into how organizations are treating information security and risk management within their business structure can help overcome this problem.
Takeaways from Verizon’s security report for businesses who want to protect their data
Verizon’s recently released security report, 2014 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), can help business executives and security professionals gain further insights into how attackers are doing when it comes to accessing your data, as well as what areas of your...
Secure 20/20 – Business Continuity in A Connected World
Listen To The Secure 20/20 Podcast, Hosted by Mike Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of NCX Group. Join him as he interviews thought leaders from the Information Risk Management field and discusses emerging trends, breaking news and impacts to business. In this...
Effective steps CIOs take to mitigate the risks associated with DDoS attacks
The risks associated with DDoS attacks are at such a high level that recently the FFIEC has made a statement telling banks they expect them to address DDoS readiness as part of their ongoing security efforts. Some of the steps CIOs and institutions can take to prepare for and protect against DDoS attacks…
Security takeaways from the Heartbleed bug incident
In addition to creating agitation and giving intruders a way to gain access to sensitive data, the Heartbleed bug incident has also served as an additional nudge to businesses regarding their security posture. A look at some of the important takeaways for security professionals and executives from the Heartbleed vulnerability incident can help…
What CIOs need to keep in mind with the Internet of Things and information security
CIOs are already under a lot of pressure when it comes to information security. The IoT boom will only increase this responsibility, which means more resources and enough manpower to implement the necessary level of risk management actions are required. Some of the challenges and solutions you should keep in mind to secure your business…
The secret strategy of CIOs who get the information security job done successfully
The right input from leadership can come a long ways in making a CIO’s job effective, but with the opposite you get a long-term recipe for discord leading to security disaster. Seven tips to generate effective IT executive leadership to implement a long-term effective security posture.
Important compliance factors executives need to keep in mind for security
Taking a look at executive information security concerns when it comes to compliance. Compliance regulations govern different industries such as financial institutions and healthcare organizations; and businesses must ensure compliance to pass audits, avoid fines…
Secure 20/20 – Smart Grid Security and EMP’s Part 2
In this Broadcast, NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Joe Weiss, Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions on the security risks to the Smart Grid and SCADA Systems.
Data breaches in the news highlight problems for businesses and security
The news about businesses getting breached is reported on a daily basis. It might be due to the reporting requirement laws, but the reality is that breach happens and it seems organizations are still quite unprepared; especially if the big names are getting hit. What are the security challenges?
2 healthcare security concerns that require immediate attention
A look at two areas of concern for the healthcare industry: data breaches and business continuity. Exploring what’s stopping healthcare IT executives from doing more and what security fixes need to take place to ensure healthcare facility’s security and business continuity needs are being met.
2 tips to achieve a winning information security game plan
When you watched the Super Bowl, did it cross your mind how similar the game is to your information security posture? Like in a football game, security always has more passing zones to cover than it has defenders. Two tips for security pros to win the championship game against intruders.
Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident
Five security takeaways from the Target breach incident to assist executives and security professionals to secure their business from breach and avoid losses.
Healthcare data security concerns and steps to decrease breach in 2014
From 2012 to 2013 healthcare data breaches have doubled. A quick look at the numbers will make any healthcare security professional concerned, and ready to take action so that security in 2014 doesn’t live the same fate as last year’s. More than 130 health data...
Secure 20/20 – Security Risks And The Smart Grid
In this Broadcast, NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Joe Weiss, Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions. Joe is a Fellow at the Ponemon Institute and one of the foremost Industrial Controls Cyber Security experts in the world....
Tackle the nuts and bolts of your information security this New Year
Organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of good information security planning for business; but plenty of work is still needed in making high standard security choices a routine practice. Some of the whys on the importance of proactive security and eight helpful to do’s that can get businesses started on improving their security efforts.
Insights to improve your information security posture in 2014
Every business that uses the internet, has online data, and adopts other technologies used in a corporate environment needs to be concerned with their security posture. Here are some information security areas healthcare professionals and business executives alike can expect to need to continuously work on in 2014 to improve their security efforts.
Secure 20/20 – User Involvement In An Effective Information Security Program
In this Broadcast, NCX Group CEO and Host of Secure 20/20, Mike Fitzpatrick interviews Paul Ingevaldson, the former CIO of ACE Hardware and the author of 9 1/2 Secrets Of A Great IT Organization. During the interview they discuss Paul's ideas for creating...
Improving the state of application security for your business
A recent study conducted by the Ponemon Institute shared some interesting findings regarding the state of application security. Catch an overview of some of the key points from the study results and tips to start improving the state of app security for your enterprise.
How businesses can save on breach costs
There’s a great deal of talk when it comes to breach. Whether breach occurs due to human error or network vulnerabilities it is costly for organizations. Businesses get hurt financially and lose trust. So, how can you reduce breach costs?
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