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...
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...
If you’re targeting Department of Defense contracts, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) details the IT security requirements that make you eligible. The certification opens your business up to lucrative opportunities, gives you an edge over...
Cybersecurity is an important topic that affects all businesses today. But let’s be honest: the terms and acronyms can sound confusing, especially if you’re new to the world of cybersecurity. In this blog, we’ll break down some of the most important terms to help...
Cybersecurity lingo can be overwhelming, but once you get the hang of the essentials, staying secure becomes much easier. In this episode, host Jara Rowe sits down with Marie Joseph, Senior Security Advisor at Trava, to break down key terms like vCISO, PII, and...
If you’re in charge of keeping your organization secure (or just making sure you pass the next audit), you’ve probably asked yourself: How often should we do penetration testing? It’s a fair question—and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Penetration testing...
Cybersecurity compliance is a sizable challenge for small and mid-sized businesses that don’t have the resources to build a full-time security team. In fact, cybersecurity is the top concern among small businesses today. Affordable compliance solutions might feel...