CIS IG1 Safeguard 6.4: Require MFA for Remote Network Access 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 network access determines how far someone can go once inside. VPNs, secure gateways, and remote desktop services provide direct pathways into internal environments and...
The Shift: From Defense to Economics In South Florida’s manufacturing economy, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer...
As security leaders, we’re constantly pitched tools that promise productivity gains. OneStart, an AI-powered browser, claims to integrate ChatGPT,...
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright Let’s be honest—no one ever needs a backup… until they do. Backups are one of those things we...
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright Welcome back to our Cyber Security Action Month series. So far, we’ve talked about enabling...
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright As we continue our Cyber Security Action Month series, we’re shifting our focus from login...
Nobody builds a house on a weak foundation, so why operate your business based on unreliable data? According to research, bad data costs US firms...
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright October is widely recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month—a time when organizations and...
Without realizing it, technology can drain your business budget. One day, everything seems manageable, and the next, you’re left wondering where all...
Your office thermostat, conference room speaker, and smart badge reader are convenient, but they’re also doors into your network. With more devices...