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CIS Controls Deep Dive #4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

CIS Controls Deep Dive #4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

Picture this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of business as usual. Suddenly, your computer screen freezes, displaying a menacing message: “Your data has been encrypted. Pay 50 Bitcoin to regain access.” In an instant, your small business’s worst nightmare has become a reality. For small…

CIS Controls Deep Dive #3 – Data Protection and Why It Matters (Especially in Finance)

CIS Controls Deep Dive #3 – Data Protection and Why It Matters (Especially in Finance)

Imagine this: It’s a typical Tuesday morning. You’re sipping your coffee, ready to dive into another day of helping your clients secure their financial futures. Then your phone rings. It’s your worst nightmare come true – there’s been a data breach. Suddenly, all those sensitive financial records, account details, and personal information you’ve been entrusted…

CIS Control 2: Securing Your Small Business Through Software Management

CIS Control 2: Securing Your Small Business Through Software Management

Welcome back to our deep dive series on CIS controls crucial for small business security. In our last post, we explored the importance of knowing your digital hardware assets – you can’t protect what you don’t know is on your network. Now, let’s turn our attention to CIS Control 2: Inventory and Control of Software…

Deep Dive on CIS Controls –  #1: Mastering Your Digital Asset Inventory for Stronger Small Business Security

Deep Dive on CIS Controls – #1: Mastering Your Digital Asset Inventory for Stronger Small Business Security

Welcome to the first installment of our deep dive series on CIS controls that matter most for small business security. As a small business owner myself, I understand the unique challenges we face in protecting our digital assets. That’s why I’m creating this series to break down the most crucial CIS controls in a way…

Understanding CIS Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Cybersecurity

Understanding CIS Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Cybersecurity

As a small business owner, you’ve likely heard about the critical importance of cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, protecting your business’s digital assets is no longer optional—it’s essential. With the overwhelming amount of information out there, it can be challenging to know where to start. That’s why I want…

Regulatory Compliance: A Primer for Accounting  and Financial Firms

Regulatory Compliance: A Primer for Accounting and Financial Firms

Essential Data Protection Strategies for Accounting and Financial Firms In the U.S., accounting and financial firms know just how important it is to stay on top of regulatory compliance. A huge part of that is making sure client data is fully protected. So, let’s take a closer look at what data protection really means and…