Today’s data-centric businesses rely on a secure cyber environment to operate within. If you are a small firm, you may task contractors or your general IT support staff to handle your security needs. Mid-size to large firms, however, most likely employ an information security officer (ISO), also known as a Chief Information Security officer, or
A storm is on the horizon and if you are a part of the healthcare industry, prepare for rough seas. This storm, without rain or thunder, is digital and presents an even more burdensome proposition for healthcare organizations: the mass digitization of health and medical records (collectively, “EHRs”). In adopting new technologies to digitize
For lawyers who may juggle a morning court appearance followed by an afternoon spent inside corporate boardroom meetings, the issue of cybersecurity may seem a distant, low priority. However, law firms should emphasize cybersecurity as a top concern because of the sensitive information they have to handle, both inside and outside of the courtroom.
The American Bar Association has been calling attention to cybersecurity for its members for quite some time now. They’ve gone so far as to state, “It’s when not if, a law firm or other entity will suffer a breach.”
It’s their job to keep members informed and help them, and we applaud them for raising awareness of cybersecurity for their members.
Everything has a cost. Whether literal (as in dollars and cents) or figurative (as in lost productivity, retention, and other issues), cybersecurity is no exception to the rule.
When you think about cybersecurity, your mind probably, rightfully, goes immediately to security breaches. They seem to fill the headlines, with both major corporations
Here at Vala Secure, we’re not fans of fear mongering. For us, cybersecurity and the threat of hacks or breaches are part of the reality of doing business today. That’s not to say we don’t take them seriously –– we consider ourselves your guide as you navigate those ever-murky cybersecurity waters. If we can help you take action to protect your
How do you prioritize cybersecurity for your environment? It's easy to get enamored in this week's 'shiny object' or the next cybersecurity company that gets funding, but it really comes back to the basics:
- Update and actively manage your routers and firewalls
- Focus on
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving daily. Yep, it sure keeps us on our toes here at Vala Secure!
To prevent their organizations from becoming the next headline, more and more businesses are investing in partnerships with cybersecurity pros. They see the value in paying trusted professionals to exploit their networks in order to ensure they’re
At Vala Secure, we love helping businesses navigate the cybersecurity waters but that’s not where we stop. We believe to be a good steward here on earth we want to also look for other ways to support friends and causes that can create a better world. Today is highlighting one of
Cybersecurity, as an industry, is where the technology industry was as a whole 25 years ago. Businesses were struggling to understand how much or how little technology resources they needed to deploy in their organizations and often tried to do it as cheaply as