by Heath Gieson CIS Safeguard 5.2 is deceptively simple on the surface: Use unique passwords for all enterprise assets. Best practice implementation includes, at a minimum, an 8-character password for accounts using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and a...
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Global Conflicts Escalate: 4 Critical Cybersecurity Changes For Businesses
When geopolitical tensions rise, widespread cyber activity follows. Recent attacks connected to events involving Israel, the Gulf States, and India are a reminder that cyber conflict rarely stays regional for long. New attacks are not just coming from...
When It’s Time to Let Data Go
by Tim Marley Over the last few weeks, we have been building the foundation of a responsible data management program. In CIS Control 3.1, we talked about establishing a data management program and why organizations need a structured approach to governing their...
Just Because You Can Keep It Doesn’t Mean You Should
by Tim Marley Over the last few weeks, we have talked about knowing what data you have and who has access to it. CIS Control 3.1 – We discussed the importance of creating a data management program. The importance of the overall program before breaking down key...
Not Everyone Needs the Keys to Every Room
by Tim Marley We have spent the last two weeks in the CIS Controls series talking about data management and data inventory. Knowing what you are responsible for. Knowing where it lives and how it moves. This week, Control 3.3, is about deciding who gets to touch it....
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...
Cyber Security Action Month: Backups Are Boring—Until You Need a Restore
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...
Cyber Security Action Month: Know What You Own—The Case for Asset Inventory
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright Welcome back to our Cyber Security Action Month series. So far, we’ve talked about enabling...
Cyber Security Action Month: Know Your Users, Secure Your Access
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright As we continue our Cyber Security Action Month series, we’re shifting our focus from login...
From Awareness to Action: Forthright’s Cyber Security Action Month
By Heath Gieson, CISO / EVP of Operations, Forthright October is widely recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month—a time when organizations and...
Invest Smart, Grow Fast: Your Small Business Guide to IT Expense Planning
Without realizing it, technology can drain your business budget. One day, everything seems manageable, and the next, you’re left wondering where all...
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...
