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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…)

  • Comparing Vulnerability Management Frameworks

    Comparing Vulnerability Management Frameworks

    There are many vulnerability management frameworks that organizations can choose from, including landmark guides from CISA, NIST, and SANS. Each has its strengths and weaknesses to consider when optimizing your approach to vulnerability management. (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…)

  • Policies for Information Security in 2022

    Policies for Information Security in 2022

    As cybersecurity threats change each year, it is critical for organizations to implement up-to-date security controls that can keep digital assets safe year-round. The best way to oversee the implementation of these controls is with the help of strategies and policies for information security. Read on to learn more about information security policies in 2022 and beyond.  (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…)

  • How to Strategize and Implement an Effective MDM Security Policy

    How to Strategize and Implement an Effective MDM Security Policy

    With remote work being considered a relatively normal practice nowadays, due in part to the pandemic, we are seeing more opportunities arise for malicious actors to hack into a business’ system remotely. Now is the time to learn how to strategize and implement an effective MDM security policy. Below you will find a thorough definition of MDM security policies, why you should implement one for your business, and how to go about implementing one effectively. (more…)