Penetration testing is often treated as a requirement for passing audits. But there’s more at stake than paperwork. Organizations that use pen tests wisely see them as a way to find hidden weaknesses and boost security. Here’s how to think about pen testing as part...
Penetration testing is often treated as a requirement for passing audits. But there’s more at stake than paperwork. Organizations that use pen tests wisely see them as a way to find hidden weaknesses and boost security. Here’s how to think about pen testing as part...
Many companies start penetration testing to address compliance requirements. However, it can also provide valuable insights beyond just meeting standards. In this episode, host Jara Rowe sits down with Anh Pham and Christina Annechino from Trava to talk about how...
Think compliance is just an IT problem? It’s a revenue problem, too. Without it, some contracts will stay out of reach. Jara Rowe talks with Tom Greco, vCISO at Trava Security, about what companies need to know about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification...
You want a cybersecurity certification like ISO 27001 or SOC 2? To get it, you'll first need to pass an audit. These are deep dives into your company's security processes that test whether you meet a framework's certification standards. You'll have to provide...
ISO 27001 is a widely recognized international standard for information security. Earning it can help your company stand out and win new clients. But as Anh Pham, Director of Pentesting and Security for Trava notes, “ISO 27001 [is] a structured...
It is no surprise that about 60% of small businesses cite cybersecurity as a major concern, with the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.88 million in 2024, a total that only continues to grow annually. That's just one of the reasons that the Chief...
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sets standards for various industries. One of its globally recognized standards is ISO 27001, which provides guidelines for managing and protecting information in a company. To prove compliance with ISO...
How to find a SOC 2 auditor is a major concern for any organization that processes, stores, or transmits client or partner data. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2) was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) as a...
Is your business one cyberattack away from chaos? Most companies don’t think about cybersecurity until they’re in crisis mode—but by then, the damage is done. In this episode, Jara Rowe talks with Michael Magyar, an experienced virtual Chief Information Security...
Data breaches and cyberattacks are no longer merely IT problems. They can disrupt operations, cause financial losses, and damage your reputation. What's more, data compromises can introduce a raft of legal and data privacy implications. Yet, many small and...
Protecting your business’s information and systems is crucial. But for many companies, hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) can be expensive and unnecessary. That’s where a vCISO—or Virtual Chief Information Security Officer—comes in. Let’s...
If you want to win valuable contracts from the Department of Defense, you’ll first need to reach CMMC compliance. This cybersecurity framework sets standards that every DoD contractor must meet. It has three levels with increasing requirements. Some are similar...