RSI Security

Rethinking Your Cybersecurity

Category: Security Program Advisory

Explore expert security program advisory insights to design, implement, and optimize cybersecurity strategies. Learn how to align policies, controls, and compliance frameworks to reduce risks and strengthen resilience.

  • The Importance of Having and Maintaining a Data Asset List and how to create one

    The Importance of Having and Maintaining a Data Asset List and how to create one

    Cybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls, antivirus tools, or encryption protocols. In 2025, with data breaches, regulatory pressure, and AI-driven threats at an all-time high, effective security starts with one essential task: understanding your data through a comprehensive data asset inventory.

    Before you can protect sensitive information, you need to know what data you have, where it resides, who can access it, and how it flows across your environment. A well-maintained data asset inventory provides this visibility, helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity, streamline compliance, and improve operational oversight across every department. (more…)

  • Your Web Application Penetration Testing Checklist

    Your Web Application Penetration Testing Checklist

    If your organization builds or relies on web applications for critical operations, web application penetration testing is essential. This updated guide follows OWASP’s latest standards and aligns with RSI Security’s risk-informed approach to testing. Regular penetration testing helps organizations uncover vulnerabilities, fix security gaps, and ensure their applications are resilient against evolving cyber threats. (more…)

  • Why and How to Approach PII Security Proactively

    Why and How to Approach PII Security Proactively

    If your organization processes personally identifiable information (PII), you need to take proactive measures to protect it. PII security matters because it puts people at risk personally, which is why PII is heavily regulated. Luckily, there are several strategies available to protect it. (more…)

  • How to Leverage CIS Benchmarks

    How to Leverage CIS Benchmarks

    The CIS Benchmarks are useful, free tools for jumpstarting your cybersecurity. They pave the way for deeper security through the CIS Controls, which in turn map onto other regulatory needs. To get the most out of them, you need to know which ones to use—and why.  (more…)

  • What Type of Social Engineering Targets Particular Individuals or Groups?

    What Type of Social Engineering Targets Particular Individuals or Groups?

    When cybercriminals use social engineering attacks, they manipulate their targets into providing them access to sensitive information. These attacks are becoming widespread and impacting more organizations each year. But, what type of social engineering targets particular individuals or groups? Read on to learn what it is, how it works, and how you can stop it. (more…)

  • Risk Advisory vs Internal Auditing: Which is Better for Your Company?

    Risk Advisory vs Internal Auditing: Which is Better for Your Company?

    When preparing for security assessments, organizations often have to decide between risk advisory vs. internal auditing. Whereas both services provide extensive cybersecurity benefits, it helps to know which applies best to your organization’s unique needs. Read on to learn more about risk advisory vs. internal audit.  (more…)

  • Compliance Risk Examples & How to Mitigate Them

    Compliance Risk Examples & How to Mitigate Them

    Compliance with regulatory standards is critical to keeping your organization’s security controls up-to-date and safeguarding any sensitive data you handle. However, many organizations face challenges meeting the expectations of regulatory frameworks, resulting in compliance risks. Read on to learn about common compliance risk examples and how to mitigate them. (more…)

  • Top Considerations for an Access Control Security Policy

    Top Considerations for an Access Control Security Policy

    Access control is a critical consideration both for managing security and supporting productivity across an organization. Implementing an access control security policy requires an in-depth analysis of your environment and users to ensure all requirements are addressed. This guide will cover the top policy based access control considerations for keeping systems secure. (more…)

  • Data Retention Policy Best Practices

    Data Retention Policy Best Practices

    Organizations must implement a data retention policy to protect sensitive information from potential threat risks and ensure sufficient oversight of data storage. Following data retention policy best practices will help you effectively manage data processing, transmission, and storage while remaining protected from cybersecurity risks. Read on to learn more. (more…)

  • How Baiting Social Engineering Scams Target Organizations

    How Baiting Social Engineering Scams Target Organizations

    Cybersecurity has never been more indispensable than it is today; the internet is shapeshifting every year, not over decades. Social engineering scams exploit both the vulnerabilities that arise from these changes and human psychology.They are responsible for a significant portion of online fraud—attack volume and financial losses. Baiting social engineering scams represent one of the most common attacks used by cybercriminals. (more…)