Protect Your Property: 3 Reasons Real Estate Companies Are Investing in Cybersecurity

Overview In recent years, the real estate industry (REIT) has seen a rise in digital threats ranging from phishing and email compromised attacks to breaches. These threats have also targeted builders and others in the housing space. Consider the hack that targeted real estate and title insurance giant First American ... Read More

3 Reasons Real Estate Companies Invest in Cybersecurity

Overview In recent years, the real estate industry (REIT) has seen a rise in digital threats ranging from phishing and email compromised attacks to breaches. These threats have also targeted builders and others in the housing space. Consider the hack that targeted real estate and title insurance giant First American ... Read More

CIS V7: What you Need to Know

| | CIS v7, Cybersecurity Controls
Overview Recently, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released Version 7 of its CIS Controls. CIS V7 represents the newest iteration of its 20 critical security recommendations for all organizations. These requirements are typically viewed as industry best practices due to the reputation and credibility of CIS, and they serve ... Read More
Visualize your Cybersecurity Risks with Apptega's Risk Rating

Visualize your Cybersecurity Risks with Apptega’s Risk Rating

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At this point, it is no secret that with each passing day a comprehensive and updated cybersecurity program is becoming more and more essential for any organization. Although CISOs and IT workers across the globe recognize this, it remains an ongoing challenge to effectively measure and mitigate this risk given ... Read More
HIPAA Compliance and Cybersecurity: How the Two Work Together

HIPAA Compliance and Cybersecurity: How the Two Work Together

| | HIPAA
When you think of network security breaches, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you think of a bank or a major consumer organization. And for good reason - these organizations have indeed been the victims of significant data incidents in the last several ... Read More
Why Intelligent Framework Mapping Is The New Harmony

Why Intelligent Framework Mapping Is The New Harmony

| | collaboration
When musical notes or voices come together to form a cohesive whole, you will find harmony. The same holds true for human action, whether its forming lasting relationships or establishing good business practices—harmony is what keeps people on the same page, singing from the same sheet of music, and united ... Read More
Quick Tips for PCI Compliance

Quick Tips for PCI Compliance

| | PCI
What is PCI DSS? If you process payments in any capacity in your business, you've likely hear of PCI DSS. PCI stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, and it is a critical component of any organization's security program operating in the payment sector. If you store, process, or ... Read More

Why Follow NIST 800-53?

| | NIST 800 - 53
NIST SP 800-53 stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems Organization. That's a mouthful, right? This standard is critical, though. NIST 800-53 is a set of guidelines designed to make it easier for federal agencies and contractors ... Read More
Hours of Cybersecurity Efficiencies?  Say Hello to Apptega's Task Packs!

Hours of Cybersecurity Efficiencies?  Say Hello to Apptega’s Task Packs!

| | Task Packs
When it comes to managing your cybersecurity program, there are tons of obstacles to overcome and challenges to address. Popular IT news website CSO by IDG conducted a fascinating study (CSO Cyber Study) in which 400 IT and cybersecurity professionals from small to mid-sized companies were surveyed and asked to ... Read More

Why Consider ISO 27001 Certification?

| | ISO27001
Are you considering the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards for your organization? Are you curious about the purpose of these standards? Why would you choose to implement them? As it turns out, the answers to these questions are simple: the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards are designed to help organizations ... Read More