New York State Cybersecurity Regulation

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Effective March 1, 2017, the Superintendent of Financial Services promulgated 23 NYCRR Part 500, a regulation establishing cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies. August 28, 2017 marks the deadline for implementation.See more key dates of the regulation here.

Red Flags of Phishing Attacks

Social Engineering is information securitys weakest link.– Kevin Mitnick ‘The Worlds Most Famous Hacker IT Security Consultant 1

Back in the early days of the Internet, phishing emails were full of typos and laden with obvious clues—appeals from faraway princess or rich relatives you never knew you had. These were very easy to spot.

Back Up to Move Forward

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IT leaders already know that you need to have a range of data recoverability options in place in case of a cyberattack? According to ESG, backup should absolutely be the foundational cornerstone of every data protection strategy.

Cybriant in the News: 10 Bad Habits Cybersecurity Professionals Must Break

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Demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, with the projected talent gap in the field reaching 1.8 million jobs by 2022. Those that take on these roles play a key role in the enterprise, as the average cost of a data breach worldwide is now $3.62 million.
A number of common mistakes arise in the field that can make your job more difficult and put your company at risk. Here are 10 bad habits cybersecurity workers must break to be most effective in their role.