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Trump’s Cybersecurity Exec Order: Businesses Should Follow the Lead

What does the new order do? On May 11th 2017, President Trump issued the new, signed cyber security executive order that demands each federal agency and department head will be held accountable for cyber security risk to their enterprises; an initiative to better protect the federal government’s critical data and systems. It outlines the cyber-risk reporting requirements that they must adhere to and names the framework that they’ll use as the standard.

The ALS Group May 17, 2017

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WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Key Healthcare Data Security Takeaways

Source: The New York Times Though there’s currently no evidence that patient data was breached in last week’s massive cyber attack on UK hospitals, the news sent shock waves around the globe. The ransomware used in the attack, known as “WanaCrypt0r 2.0” or “WannaCry,” disrupted health services and ambulance transports at several hospitals throughout England.

The ALS Group May 16, 2017

9 Important and Surprising Trends in Cyber Security

The cyber security world evolves at a breakneck pace. For those not following closely, new developments can be unexpected and downright scary.

The ALS Group May 2, 2017

5 Activities for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

3.5 million workplaces celebrate Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in the United States, is yours one of them?

The ALS Group April 27, 2017

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Newark, NJ City Computers Struck By Ransomware Attack

Multiple sources reported yesterday that hackers encrypted files on computers belonging to the city of Newark and have demanded $30,000 worth of Bitcoin to restore them.

The ALS Group April 25, 2017

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When Construction Shortcuts Become Criminal

Take a casual stroll in Manhattan and you can’t help but notice that construction is booming. Cranes, scaffolding, and sidewalk sheds are everywhere. And this isn’t just a New York City phenomenon. Ground-up construction and renovation projects are picking up all across the country. Low interest rates and favorable building conditions are resulting in a surge in real estate & development projects.

The ALS Group April 20, 2017

6 Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Risk in the Healthcare Sector

The healthcare sector is without a doubt one of the most targeted industries for cyber hackers. Different industries have different types and degrees of cyber risk exposure. But hackers and malicious campaigns take aim at the healthcare sector in particular due to the private nature and black market value of the data.

The ALS Group April 18, 2017

Customer Identity Theft: Implications & Prevention Measures

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Each year, more than 15 million Americans fall victim. It’s also the number one consumer complaint received by the Federal Trade Commission.

The ALS Group April 11, 2017

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ERM | RISK TREATMENT

In our latest posts on Enterprise Risk management (ERM), we addressed the three phases of Risk Assessment: Risk Identification and Risk Analysis and Risk Evaluation. In this post, we turn our attention to Risk Treatment.

The ALS Group April 6, 2017

Should You Pay Ransomware? No, Do These 6 Things Instead

Ransomware strikes. Your critical data files have been encrypted and your business grinds to a halt. Do you: a) spend countless hours rebuilding from backups (if you were diligent enough to ensure they’ll work) or b) pay the perpetrator to unlock your files? Now that ransomware is spreading like wildfire through malicious emails, “malvertising” campaigns, and exploit kits, many firms and individuals face this exact scenario.

The ALS Group April 3, 2017

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Trump’s Cybersecurity Exec Order: Businesses Should Follow the Lead

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Key Healthcare Data Security Takeaways

9 Important and Surprising Trends in Cyber Security

5 Activities for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Newark, NJ City Computers Struck By Ransomware Attack

When Construction Shortcuts Become Criminal

6 Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Risk in the Healthcare Sector

Customer Identity Theft: Implications & Prevention Measures

ERM | RISK TREATMENT

Should You Pay Ransomware? No, Do These 6 Things Instead

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