Eddie Black
Threat Modeling 101
I interviewed with a firm to do Information Security consulting. They had a list of all the regulatory security needs. They then asked...
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Paul Ebersman
- Jan 27
- 3 min
How do I secure my domain name?
Your domain name is the entry point for your entire business identity on the internet. It’s how you offer services and products,...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
Common cost cutting mistakes, how bad can they be?
The news lately has been full of stories about the economy – how inflation is driving up costs for small businesses, and how many small...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Do I need a Written Information Security Plan?
Small businesses present a uniquely dynamic operating environment compared to larger organizations. Much of the structure that larger...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Jun 7, 2022
- 2 min
What is a framework and why should I use one?
Tools are important. Using the right tool for the job can mean the difference between success and failure in certain scenarios. While the...
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Casey Shuniak
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
What’s OPSEC? Everyday Tips for Protecting Your Company’s Data
As you take steps to secure your business from cyberattacks and data breaches, you may have wondered how the malicious activity starts....
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Matt Gehrisch
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
I want to build an Information Security program, but how do I start?
Too often, small businesses start building an Information Security program in an ad-hoc manner. They do things that they are told are...
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Casey Shuniak
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
What is ransomware, and how bad is it, anyway?
In a recent article about protecting information, we introduced “threats” and explored what an effective Information Security Program...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Why should small businesses care about Information Security?
Of course, every business is different. Each one will have their own unique set of business drivers. These are the top four that Focivity...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Protecting information... from what?
In our last article, we defined what an Information Security Program is – a plan to protect the organization’s information. We took it...
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Matt Gehrisch
- Mar 21, 2022
- 2 min
What is an Information Security Program, anyway?
Before we can talk about building an Information Security Program in a small business environment, it is important that we define what...
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