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  • What Role Does A Managed Security Service Provider Play In Your Company?

    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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  • What is the Mobile Security Framework?

    What is the Mobile Security Framework?

    Technology moves at a rapid pace. In 2008, a bold prediction proclaimed, “Mobile to overtake fixed Internet access by 2014.” Well, in 2019 we can unequivocally say that Mary Meeker, a technology analyst and source of that quote, was absolutely right. Today, there are whole countries whose mobile internet usage, in terms of time, is more than double that of fixed internet. Among that list of countries is the United States of America, according to ComScore.

    Therefore, if you are a business without a mobile application or an effective mobile website, you are missing out on, literally, millions and millions of customers who are on the internet entirely through mobile.

    Yet, with great opportunity also comes potential risk. Understanding the mobile security framework and how to protect yourself is key to maximizing profits and minimizing risk.

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  • Best Practices for Implementing Strong Cloud Security

    Best Practices for Implementing Strong Cloud Security

    While many organizations still use on-premises models for network access and management, migration to cloud computing continues to grow as companies leverage the benefits of cloud computing to fit their organization’s unique needs.

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  • Do I Need To Appoint A Data Protection Officer?

    Do I Need To Appoint A Data Protection Officer?

    Breaches in the confidentiality of personal information gathered in the regular course of commercial or business activities have been in the news for many years with little to no compliance action until recently.  

    The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 4th, 2016 was put into motion on May 25th, 2018 and has since been an integral part in keeping personal and sensitive data safe from those who wish to use it maliciously.  

    GDPR has evolved through the first full year of application, making it much more difficult for many companies to stay compliant and stave off colossal fines within GDPR regulations (Google included).  

    Many American-based companies feel that since the original terms of GDPR were drawn up for the European data market that they do not apply to their company. Unfortunately, many organizations’ digital operations exist in a globally manufactured web of platforms that fall under the jurisdiction of this data protection regulation, GDPR.

    A plethora of global companies are searching high and low for sustainable solutions, to realize that the key to data protection compliance has been baked into GDPR all along.  That solution lies with a company’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).  This article will serve as a high-level understanding of a DPO’s role as it pertains to a data protection officer GDPR requirements and responsibilities, how to hire a good DPO, and which organizations and legal entities are required to appoint a DPO.

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  • Mobile Security Trends for 2019

    Mobile Security Trends for 2019

    The future always holds promise and peril, as new technologies surpass and replace old technologies, and new risks become apparent. Mobile device security is an essential component of many organizations. Mobile devices have proliferated widely across organizations of every size, for very good reason. Mobile devices can drive productivity, improve efficiency, and equip personnel with the tools they need to accomplish their business remotely. At the same time, mobile devices pose a significant threat to an organization’s network, cyber assets, and data.

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  • Top 5 Mobile Security Risks and Threats

    Top 5 Mobile Security Risks and Threats

    Technology, since the invention of the internet, has advanced by leaps and bounds. Forever growing faster and smaller to the chagrin of baby boomers, technology has become almost as important as the air we breathe. Today, you can pay your taxes, order food, even meet your future mate, all from your phone. To borrow a phrase, “It’s a great time to be alive.” However, all those modern conveniences come with a price.

    Back in the day, mobile risks were just miscreants stealing people’s letters from their mailbox. Ciphers and codes were the fail safes against such thefts. Amazingly, everything has changed and yet, nothing has changed. In 2019, there are more cyber scoundrels than ever before and they are keenly aware the opportunities that the mobile boom has provided. Read on to learn the top 5 mobile security threats that we all must face.

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  • Top 5 Disadvantages of Cloud Storage

    There’s no way around it, successfully doing business in today’s connected, fast-paced environment requires that you make use of cloud computing and storage. Whether it’s backing up files in Dropbox or storing customer data in Salesforce, it’s rare to find any business that doesn’t have at least some (if not all) of their critical data stored in the cloud.

    And things don’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. The use of cloud computing is expected to grow at a rate of 6x through 2020, with over half of all information technology (IT) budgets now being allocated to the cloud. Moreover, upwards of 85 percent of organizations say that they keep some form of sensitive data in the cloud.

    Are there disadvantages of using cloud storage when it comes to the privacy and security of your data? While cloud computing service has made managing data much easier and provides countless benefits in areas like analysis and automation, there is certain risk and drawbacks that you should be aware of when using cloud storage.

    So, is your data truly secure online, in the cloud? Read on for our top five disadvantages of cloud-based storage, and how to potentially mitigate them with this comprehensive guide.

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  • Top Benefits Of Cloud Computing

    Top Benefits Of Cloud Computing

    All you need is the Internet and the sky’s the limit, or in this case, the cloud. Cloud computing enhances everyday life for families, students, and employees. Even more importantly, it enables smooth operations for businesses in almost every industry. Most people have heard of the cloud in some sense, especially with the widespread use of the Google Suite and Microsoft 365. However, there is so much more to the cloud environment than storing and sharing documents. Are you taking advantage of the many benefits of cloud computing? Continue reading for a comprehensive guide.

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  • 10 Tips For Keeping Private Information Secure On The Cloud

    10 Tips For Keeping Private Information Secure On The Cloud

    Cloud computing is the digital cloud storage of today and moving forward. Powerful, flexible and versatile, there is no world that cloud computing won’t be utterly ubiquitous within a few years. According to the research firm, Gartner, the public cloud services market will reach $186.4 billion this year, a 21% growth from 2017. Despite the massive jump, more growth is expected. By 2021 the same company projects the market to reach $302 billion by 2021.

    Cloud computing services offer so much upside with more untapped potential in store. Such growth comes with opportunities for bad actors as well. As the proliferation of cloud services continues, so too will the need for cloud computing security solutions.

    The same services that make the cloud an attractive option for business also make it equally attractive for hackers. Clouds are full of sensitive, valuable information and hackers are all too aware of that fact. Last year hackers made hay on a simple S3 bucket misconfiguration on Amazon Web Services — so many organizations were hacked the list is too long to put here.

    Since then Amazon has made a change to allow users to protect their data more easily but it remains as an example of how hackers will be continually probing the weaknesses of cloud web security. We at RSI security understand the importance of cloud security compliance and the ever changing cybersecurity landscape. That’s why we’d like to pass on 10 tips for how to improve your cloud security and to receive education awareness about the importance of cybersecurity awareness training.

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  • Is It Safe To Store Personal Data On The Cloud?

    Is It Safe To Store Personal Data On The Cloud?

    If you are considering migrating your personal data to the cloud, one of the foremost questions on your mind is probably “is the cloud safe?”. This question has been asked by countless organizations in an increasing variety of industries. The security of personal information has become a central concern for organizations of all sizes as they seek to maintain profitability or operational integrity in the face of attacks that are increasing in both number and sophistication.

    Migrating your personal information to the cloud is a decision that should be done with a firm understanding of the associated risks. Each organization must grapple with the advantages that cloud computing brings, as well as the risks to data security and integrity that it may hold. Gaining a better sense of both of these aspects of cloud computing is essential to making an informed decision about what to do with your personal information. Learn more in our related blog article, Your Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessment Checklist or consult RSI Security’s compliance advisory services.

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