by Heath Gieson This article continues our CIS IG1 identity series by extending MFA protections beyond public applications and into the pathways users rely on to connect back to internal systems. If externally‑exposed applications define the front door, remote...
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More Updates Don’t Mean More Risk — They Mean Better Security
Why More Updates Are Coming — and Why That’s a Good Thing Over the next several weeks, organizations are likely to notice something familiar but more pronounced than usual: an uptick in software updates across devices, operating systems, browsers, and applications....
CIS IG1 Control 4.6: Securely Managing Network Gear
When the Management Plane Becomes the Attack Plane by Heath Gieson A few years ago, I was sitting in a conference room with an executive team after what everyone thought was a routine network outage. We started examining the firewall that had been in place for years....
Why “Default Closed” Is a Business Advantage: CIS IG1 Controls 4.4 and 4.5
by Heath Gieson Some attacks are sophisticated. Weeks of reconnaissance, carefully crafted messages, and quiet exploitation in the background. But plenty of real-world incidents begin with something far simpler: a device answering traffic it never needed to...
The Unlocked Screen in the Corner Office: What CIS Control 4.3 Requires and Why Biometrics Make It Easier Than You Think
by Heath Gieson Some attacks are sophisticated. Weeks of reconnaissance, carefully crafted phishing emails, vulnerabilities quietly exploited in the background. But some of the easiest wins for an attacker require nothing more than a moment of opportunity and an...
CISOs’ Security Priorities: The Augmented Cyber Agenda—and How Forthright Is Leading the Way
Cybersecurity leaders are facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. According to CSO Online’s latest Security Priorities Study, CISOs (Chief...
The Root of All Operational Problems: Misalignment Between Technology, People, and Process
By Heath Gieson What if I told you that the biggest challenges in your growing business most likely are not about money, talent, or even...
Creating Meaningful Processes: The Three Keys to Success
By Heath Gieson Creating process is a process itself. It’s not just about writing steps on paper—it’s about building something people will follow,...
Operationalizing Security and Compliance: Why You’re Already Doing It
By Heath Gieson What if I told you your organization is already practicing cybersecurity—even if you’ve never written a single security policy?...
The Digital Frontline of Modern Manufacturing in South Florida
Manufacturing has always been about precision—machines, schedules, and quality moving in harmony. But today, reliability extends beyond the factory...
How Cybersecurity Consulting Reduces Insurance Premiums for Manufacturers
A New Metric for Cyber Maturity Cyber-insurance premiums have quietly become a scorecard for how seriously a business takes cybersecurity. For South...
24/7 Cybersecurity Support: Essential Protection for Manufacturing Operations
The Night Shift Never Sleeps Manufacturing doesn’t stop when the lights go out. Assembly lines hum through the night, remote sensors stream...
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework for South Florida Manufacturing
The New Shape of Cybersecurity Compliance In manufacturing, compliance has quietly evolved from a box-checking exercise into a business advantage....
The ROI of Cybersecurity for South Florida Manufacturers: Cost, Value & Competitive Advantage
The Shift: From Defense to Economics In South Florida’s manufacturing economy, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer...
