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6 Strategies for Successful Cyber Insurance Renewal

By Afidence / April 23, 2024 / Comments Off on 6 Strategies for Successful Cyber Insurance Renewal

Cyber insurance is like a safety net for your business in the digital world. It’s there to protect you from the unexpected, whether it’s a data breach, a cyberattack or even a ransomware attack.  Just like you wouldn’t leave your home without locking the doors, cyber insurance ensures that your business is safeguarded against known…

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5 Keys to Unlocking Efficiency in Hybrid Environments

By Afidence / April 16, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Keys to Unlocking Efficiency in Hybrid Environments

Imagine this scenario: Your business is growing rapidly, but your IT infrastructure struggles to keep up with increasing demands. Downtime, security vulnerabilities, and budget constraints are holding you back. Sound familiar? If so, it may be time to unlock the efficiency of your hybrid environments. In this guide, we’ll explore the challenges businesses face without…

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Conducting a Thorough Compliance Assessment in IT Security

By Afidence / April 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Conducting a Thorough Compliance Assessment in IT Security

Conducting a Thorough Compliance Assessment in IT Security Compliance is important for any organization, big or small. As a business leader, it’s crucial for you to understand that it’s about more than just checking off boxes. Although checklists are involved, it’s also about cultivating an environment that values integrity, accountability and the safety and well-being…

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Concrete Results in IT: How TJ Norris Paves the Way for Growth at Lithko Contracting

By Afidence / March 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Concrete Results in IT: How TJ Norris Paves the Way for Growth at Lithko Contracting

In the world of concrete construction, where every detail matters from the foundation up, the same precision applies to scaling an IT department. At Lithko Contracting, TJ Norris, the Director of Technology Transformation, knows this all too well. With nearly $2 billion in revenue and a lean IT team, the stakes are high. But for…

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Data Encryption: A Cornerstone of Modern Cybersecurity

By Afidence / March 21, 2024 / Comments Off on Data Encryption: A Cornerstone of Modern Cybersecurity

It’s just another day in the office. You’re at your desk sending emails containing confidential information or sharing sensitive files over what you believe to be a secure internet connection. But unless you have data encryption, all that data is as safe as an unsealed letter, vulnerable to interception and prying eyes. In an age…

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IT Trends with IT People: Navigating the Digital Frontier with Ernie Espinoza

By Afidence / February 29, 2024 / Comments Off on IT Trends with IT People: Navigating the Digital Frontier with Ernie Espinoza

In the ever-evolving domain of cybersecurity, the blend of experience and innovation stands paramount. Ernie Espinoza, the seasoned Information Security Systems Manager at GE Aerospace, offers a fascinating narrative that encapsulates over two decades of navigating digital threats across the IT and IA landscapes, including pivotal years with the Department of Defense. His journey from…

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Anatomy of a Cyber Attack: From ATT&CK Execution to D3FEND Countermeasures

By Afidence / February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Anatomy of a Cyber Attack: From ATT&CK Execution to D3FEND Countermeasures

Picture it: You’ve just finished dinner with your family. You’re on the couch in your living room, winding down for the evening, when suddenly your phone goes off. It’s an alert from your security team informing you of a data breach. All of your assets are being held for ransom and you have approximately 48…

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Effective Vulnerability Management in the Age of Cyber Threats

By Afidence / February 8, 2024 / Comments Off on Effective Vulnerability Management in the Age of Cyber Threats

Effectively managing vulnerabilities is a critical component of cybersecurity. It requires continuous attention and various factors involving risk management, asset inventory, budget, time, environmental complexity and automation. The goal of a vulnerability management program is to identify, classify, remediate and maintain mitigations of all vulnerabilities throughout the environment to proactively defend against threats. Developing and…

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CMMC Framework: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Defense Contracting

By Afidence / February 1, 2024 / Comments Off on CMMC Framework: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Defense Contracting

Safeguarding sensitive information against cyber threats has become a top priority for the Department of Defense (DoD). The defense industry is a prime target for cyberattacks, including espionage, data breaches and sabotage from nation-states and various criminal entities. To tackle this challenge head-on, the DoD introduced a groundbreaking initiative known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model…

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IT Trends With IT People: A Leadership Journey with Emily Morgan, CISO

By Afidence / January 17, 2024 / Comments Off on IT Trends With IT People: A Leadership Journey with Emily Morgan, CISO

Emily Morgan’s journey from student worker to the VP of security and chief information security officer (CISO) at Coterie, a company specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, is a resounding ode to personal and professional growth. Her leadership philosophy, crafted by familial influences, resonates with authenticity, consistency and a profound understanding of the unique…

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