At Vala Secure, one of our core beliefs is to pursue educational challenges. We believe that if organizations want to improve their security game there needs to be a continued sense of fun and challenge to get better. If it’s not fun or challenging, it’s harder to get better. So we want to embody that each and every day and I’m excited to announce

Today we are excited to announce Vala Secure! But this is more than a new brand –– it's a renewed focus on our beliefs, why we come to work everyday, and the plan we have for our clients. Below sheds more light on our beliefs and our vision for the future.

1. Working with

Compliant does not always mean secure - this is one of the maxims held above all at Garland Heart. While being compliant with the regulations of your industry will cut down on the risk of an information breach, it does not mean that all the vulnerabilities in your system have been accounted for.

In order to get in front of any risks (proactive

Regulatory compliance and information security has exploded as a topic of conversation in the last 15 years while technology has emerged at a break-neck speed. Annual updates, amendments, requirements and expectations are planned for months in advance, and the savvy business-owner must stay on top of the new information coming in to avoid an

The nature of information security is that it is ever evolving. As we become more technologically advanced, new challenges present themselves. The key is to never become complacent, and always keep an eye out for advancements that can protect you, your team and your clients.

Regulatory compliance moves at a pace that attempts to keep up with

The decision to start working for Garland Heart was a no brainer for me.  I was asked to join our HeartBeat Committee which portrays some of the things in my personal life I am passionate about; volunteering and serving the community. Knowing that Garland Heart has a committee that focuses on just that brought a smile to my face. Not only have I

We understand the budget restraints and "rabbit hole" you can get yourself into regarding compliance and security. How much do I do before the cost outweighs the benefit?

Oftentimes while onsite with our clients we find ourselves discussing the balance between regulations or minimum standards compared to industry best practices or trends. They

We are excited to kickoff a series of videos that will give our audience insight to what life looks like at Garland Heart.  We want to share things such as:

• Strategies we use to grow our business
• Insight to our employees and our culture
• How we impact lives of others through our Heartbeat initiatives
• Client success stories
• Thought Leadership