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Kevin Cisler
Why is it necessary to separate IT and Security ...

In today's interconnected world, businesses face increasingly complex and evolving cyber threats. Safeguarding sensitive data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring overall organizational security have become paramount. One common misconception is that IT and Security functions are synonymous. However, merging these roles can have serious consequences. In this blog post, we will delve into the risks of combining IT and Security functions, the advantages of specialized roles, and steps to effectively separate them.

Why is it necessary to separate IT and Security functions within a business?
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Brandon Raygo
Why is the use of just traditional antivirus ...

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face an increasing number of sophisticated cyber threats. These threats, ranging from phishing and ransomware to supply chain attacks, can have catastrophic consequences. Not only do they result in significant financial loss, but they also cause severe damage to a company's reputation and customer trust.

Why is the use of just traditional antivirus and cybersecurity insurance no longer effective in battling cyber threats to a business?
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Adam Rebhuhn
An Antivirus Evolution

FirmGuardian has continued to mature threat detection and response service offerings, and have established a trusted relationship with our customers, adding supplementary services to address other security operations gaps, particularly focusing vulnerability and patch management, security awareness training, compliance gap assessments, and annual risk assessments.

An Antivirus Evolution
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Adam Rebhuhn
Tips for Addressing Security Exposures

So what can businesses do to protect their systems and data from these threats? Firm Guardian offers some tips.

Tips for Addressing Security Exposures

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Why having an incident response plan is crucial

Why having an incident response plan is crucial

In today's increasingly digital business landscape, the threat of cyber incidents is not a matter of if, but when. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and IT professionals, an incident response plan (IRP) is not just a good practice—it's an essential part of the business strategy. This guide aims to illuminate the significance of having a robust IRP and provides a blueprint for creating and maintaining one, ensuring that when the unthinkable happens, the response is both immediate and effective.

What SPF/DKIM/DMARC are and how they prevent hackers from spoofing your company

What SPF/DKIM/DMARC are and how they prevent hackers from spoofing your company

In today's fast-paced digital world, where online interactions dominate business communications, email has remained a critical channel. Yet, its widespread use has made email a primary target for cybercriminals. One of the insidious techniques they employ is email spoofing, a method that tricks recipients into believing an email is from someone it is not.

Why you need a phishing awareness program

Why you need a phishing awareness program

Phishing. It's the kind of word that turns a regular workday upside down. Phishing attacks can be as basic as a Nigerian prince promising untold riches or as sophisticated as fake emails from your boss asking for sensitive company data. No matter the shape it takes, phishing is a persistent and pervasive threat to your business's security.

Patch Management Value & Best Practices

Patch Management Value & Best Practices

In the digital world, where innovation never stops and tech boundaries keep expanding, the security of our digital space has never been more crucial. This is where patch management steps in as a silent hero, quietly protecting the integrity of our systems. While its importance often gets overlooked or misunderstood, businesses are starting to realize its undeniable value.

The Importance of EDR Tooling for Effective Incident Remediation

The Importance of EDR Tooling for Effective Incident Remediation

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a concern – it's an imperative. With complex threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, the importance of bolstering your defense mechanisms cannot be overstated. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools stand at the cutting edge, offering a proactive stance in incident management. This post aims to underline the necessity of EDR in your cybersecurity arsenal and why having it installed prior to an incident is not just beneficial, but critical in effective and timely remediation.