Category: Cybersecurity Solutions

Discover comprehensive cybersecurity solutions including threat detection, vulnerability management, AI-driven defense, and strategic implementation guides to fortify your organization’s defenses.

The Software-as-a-Service Framework: What You Need To Know

According to recent research, the global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market is expected to reach upwards of $95 billion by 2022. From accounting and finance tools to customer service and marketing, businesses of all shapes and sizes are leveraging SaaS more than ever to increase productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.

And while most people are familiar with SaaS on a surface level as technology tools that can be used from any device in any location, there are actually a variety of reasons that make the SaaS model so attractive for organizations across all industries. This software as a service framework is superior to the traditional on-premise model due to the flexibility, scalability, pricing model, and easy integration with other systems and apps.

In case you’re not currently aware of the key points that make the software as a service framework so effective, read on to learn everything you need to know about SaaS and why you should consider adopting software as a service tools for your business.

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May 15, 2019
Bring Your Own Device Security Issues and Challenges

In theory, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies sound great, but companies now face the security challenges that come with less control over employee technology. There are many security issues to consider when it comes to integrating personal devices into the workplace environment. Learn about the BYOD challenges with this complete guide.

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May 10, 2019
The Cloud vs. SaaS: a Complete Guide

Famed astrophysicist Carl Sagan once observed that “We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology.” This is probably more true now than it was back then.

“The Cloud”. It sounds like some mystical place: Somewhere out there, but it’s really just another term for the internet. The cloud is the umbrella under which Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service(IaaS), Voice-over-internet- Protocol(VOIP), eCommerce, eMail, web sites, and pretty much everything on the internet resides.

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May 10, 2019
Enterprise Information Security Architecture: What You Need To Know

Developing a high-level information security (InfoSec) infrastructure for your organization takes plenty of time and manpower. If you’re not devoting the appropriate efforts to securing your network data, it will most likely be compromised in some way shape or form. It is for this reason why building and nurturing an Enterprise Information Security Architecture (EISA) from idea to creation.

Developing an EISA is more than just developing a checklist though. It’s an undertaking that requires planning exercises that help key InfoSec team members the ability to thoughtfully define system data and protect it with robust diligence. Let’s review what does EISA stand for, how it can be utilized in your organization, and how this dynamic set of planning and design activities can benefit the other cyber security solutions in your company.

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May 10, 2019
How Mobile Security Solutions Can Reduce the Risk of Cyber Threats

Today’s Mobile Environment:

If it is true that time flies, then it must be true that technology rockets. Today, the race for faster, smarter and more sophisticated technology dominates headlines and purportedly will help decide who holds the upper hand for tech supremacy. However, before corporations reap the considerable financial benefits of improved technology, it would greatly behoove them to examine their own mobile cybersecurity solutions.

Yes, all technology is rapidly improving. But one particular sector has seen the most explosive growth and the highest level of utilization of that development: mobile. Today, around the globe, approximately 5 billion people use a mobile device, nearly half of them have smartphones. And what are all these people doing on their smartphones?

The answer: using apps to the point that there are now addiction help guides. To their credit, many businesses saw this coming and created a mobile device security policy for their workers. Regrettably, hackers and the blinding speed of technology had other ideas. Read on to learn about how the mobile security framework became so vital and how RSI security can help maximize productivity and minimize your security risk.

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April 10, 2019
How to Choose the Best Third-party Risk Management Certification Provider

In today’s business world, effective and efficient risk management is considered a major factor in the overall success of organizations. Businesses are investing heavily in third-party risk management programs to better identify and manage risks before these can affect their operations. The ability to manage risks enable companies and their decision-makers to act on future business decisions.

However, not all companies employ third party risk management specialists. The reasons may vary from organizational size to budgetary issues. Instead of employing full-time third-party risk management specialists, many firms choose to outsource their risk management functions to third parties.

Engaging the services of third-party risk management certifications firm is not as simple as it appears. There are many factors that can come into play in choosing a third-party risk management certification provider. This post will look at how a company looking to outsource risk management functions can select the best third-party risks.

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April 10, 2019
The Importance of Third-Party Risk Management Guidance

Security risks come in all shapes and sizes and affect all manner of companies. For small businesses, like a local computer repair shop, security is important, but requires only a small-scale operation. In contrast, large corporations, like many banks, turn to third-party contracts to better delegate resources and improve efficiency. However, implementing and maintaining security measures for external companies is challenging. Managing them takes significant time and human resources, as well as organization. Learn about third-party risk management regulations and guidelines with our complete guide below.

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April 5, 2019
What Is The Purpose Of An Enterprise Information Security Policy?

Information security policy is an extremely important topic of discussion that is often not discussed at all due to a number of reasons. Organizations often find that after they create and implement their Enterprise Information Security Policy (EISP) security architecture, they tend to put it on the back burner until the time comes to update it for compliance purposes. This shouldn’t be the case though.

Ponemon detailed in a 2018 report that a single ransomware attack costs companies an average of roughly $5 million, with $1.25 million being attributed to system downtime, and another $1.5 million to IT and end-user productivity loss. Sure, ransomware attacks can happen in a myriad of unique ways, but when an organization is collectively on the same page, it can help drive growth while protecting critical information within your network. Let’s discuss how to configure a comprehensive, yet easy to understand EISP that can be regularly updated as your company continues to successfully scale.

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April 5, 2019
Third Party Risk Management Best Practices

Understanding and managing the risk that third-party service providers or suppliers pose to your operations should be an essential component of any comprehensive cybersecurity risk program. The risk that third-party vendors pose organizations is often not well understood. This leads to organizations exposing themselves to unnecessary risk that is otherwise avoidable.

Third-party entities can pose risks in a variety of ways. From the poor implementation of required security protocols to a lack of in-depth personnel vetting, there are many ways that security vulnerabilities with third-party vendors can translate to a security incident for your organization. Understanding the scope of security risk and cyber risk that you face from third-party providers can help you make calculated organizational and operational decisions that are fully informed. The creation of a third party risk management policy should be a necessary component of your cybersecurity strategy and should be fully backed by senior management.

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March 22, 2019
What Role Does A Managed Security Service Provider Play In Your Company?

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is a mouthful, kind of like NECCO (New England Confectionery Company) but way more useful. Despite the practicality of managed security service providers, many people don’t actually know what they do or how much easier they could make your life. Thankfully, at RSI Security, we are security experts of all things complicated, especially relating to security and technology.

In this article we will take you through what MSSP programs do, how remote IT security or managed IT services function and whether or not your company would be improved by utilizing such services. In 2019, cybersecurity services can no longer be overlooked. The damage done by cyber attacks to companies, big and small, can be catastrophic, even fatal to a business.

However, that doesn’t mean that every managed security service provider or remote IT security services are worthy investments. Understanding what their role is and how they can best advance your agenda is the key to getting the most out of your MSSP program.

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March 22, 2019