by Tim Marley As we move into CIS Control 5, Account Management, we're going to spend a few weeks working through the individual safeguards. We're starting with 5.1: Establish and Maintain an Inventory of Accounts. This control comes back to a principle we've already...
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You Cannot Protect What You Have Not Identified
by Tim Marley Last week we talked about data management at a high level. The operating model, the responsibility, the reality that organizations are accountable for the data they collect, process, and store whether they have formally acknowledged it or not. This week...
The Financial Risk of Healthcare Non-Compliance: Why “Good Enough” Security Is No Longer Enough
by Heath Gieson For healthcare organizations, cybersecurity and compliance are no longer just IT concerns—they are material financial risks that demand executive and board-level attention. Recent regulatory shifts make it clear that enforcement of HIPAA and...
CIS IG1 Control 3.1: Data Management is Not a Policy Problem
by Tim Marley Over the course of my career, and particularly in the last five to ten years, the topic of data management comes up frequently. In my experience, it usually shows up from one of two directions. The first is security. Organizations want to know...
CIS IG1 Control 2.3 — Why Unauthorized Software Is a Hidden Threat Lurking on “Trusted” Devices
Most organizations assume that corporate devices only run approved software. In reality, that assumption is often wrong. Users are inherently focused on being more efficient, finding workarounds to meet their timelines, etc. This natural behavior creates blind spots...
Is Your Smart Office a Security Risk? What Small Businesses Need to Know About IoT
Your office thermostat, conference room speaker, and smart badge reader are convenient, but they’re also doors into your network. With more devices...
Wi-Fi Performance Secrets to Boost Your Business Productivity
Nothing disrupts your workday quite like unreliable Wi-Fi. One moment everything’s running smoothly, and the next, video calls freeze, files won’t...
10 Knowledge Management Strategies That Spark Team Brilliance
Is your team constantly reinventing the wheel? It might be time to build a smarter way to share what you already know. Every small business runs on...
How Microsoft Planner Transforms Small Business Project Management
In the past, teams relied on sticky notes and endless email threads to manage tasks. But with today’s hybrid work environments and fast-moving...
Save Time and Money by Automating Workflows with Power Automate
Let’s be honest, operating a small or medium-sized business requires wearing multiple hats. From chasing approvals to manually updating...
Smart Data Retention for Small Business: What to Keep & Delete
Does it ever seem like your small business is overwhelmed with data? This is a very common phenomenon. The digital world has transformed how small...
Upgrade Smarter: Build Your IT Refresh Plan
Nothing throws off your day like a frozen screen or a sluggish computer. If you run a small business, you’ve probably dealt with outdated tech more...
Practical Steps for Securing Your Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Picture this: your business’s front door is locked tight, alarm systems are humming, and firewalls are up, but someone sneaks in through the back...
Cut Cloud Costs: Smart Tips for Small Businesses
The cloud can be your greatest asset or your biggest financial headache. One minute you’re deploying apps and scaling infrastructure, and the next...
