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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

Incident Response Plan

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.