by Heath Gieson Years ago, I worked with a client to implement multi‑factor authentication across their organization. As part of the project, they gave us a list of users who required MFA and explained that this represented all the active users in the business....
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CIS IG1 Control 3.6: Encrypt Data on End User Devices—Because Lost Doesn’t Have to Mean Exposed
by Heath Gieson As we continue our weekly journey through the CIS IG1 controls, each safeguard builds on the operational foundations we’ve been establishing from the very beginning of this series. Our early controls focused on visibility—knowing what assets exist,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
