Cyber Security and Compliance News

CYBERSECURITY THREATS EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD UNDERSTAND

Employees are the fuel that drives organizations, but their actions can also put the brakes on success. Why? Because not surprisingly, every...

Who Owns Cybersecurity? Everyone

Who owns cybersecurity? Everyone. During October’s national cybersecurity awareness month, here are three ways that organizations can ensure everyone has a role in the shared responsibility of reducing cyber risk.

3 Ways to Check Your Medical Cyber Pulse

Ten million – that’s the latest staggering number of victims in the cyber hacking world’s rush to steal protected health information (PHI). Excellus...

THINK CYBERSECURITY, THINK I-T? THINK AGAIN!

When you think of cybersecurity, do you still think IT? If so, you’re not alone. Even though cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and costing...

We Made the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies!

We are pleased to announce that Secure Halo has been ranked #3294 in the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 for 2015 – Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s...

Inc. Magazine Ranks Secure Halo as Fastest Growing Company in 2015

Secure Halo was named to the 2015 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies. More details on the honor can be seen in a Business Wire post here.

Inc. Names Secure Halo as Fastest Growing Firm in 2015

Silver Spring, MD – Secure Halo, an enterprise risk consultancy specializing in the proactive and holistic defense of trade secrets, intellectual...

St. Louis Cardinals’ Hacking Scandal Highlights Realities of Corporate Espionage

The St. Louis Cardinals’ alleged hack of the Houston Astros illustrates the need for more businesses to take enterprise security more seriously.

The OPM Data Breach: Why This Could Be the Worst Yet

By now everyone has heard about the data breach that hit the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The breach has potentially exposed personally...

6 Steps to Achieve Cyber Resilience

In today's world, it's not a matter of if a breach happens but when. Secure Halo shared their thoughts with CSO Online about the need to be cyber...

Secure Halo Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters

Fast-growing Cybersecurity Consultancy Relocates to New Office Space in Maryland Washington – June 2, 2015 – Secure Halo, an enterprise risk...

4 Security Lessons From the White House Network Breach

The White House and State Department hacks should serve as another reminder to organizations of the evolving sophistication in remote access attacks...

Secure Halo Hosts 2nd Annual ThreatLAB Conference

Anatomy of Resilience™ Theme Will Feature Expertise on Cyber Threats from FBI Counterintelligence Executive WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015 -- Secure Halo,...

Where to Start Planning for Substation and Distribution Site Security

What is the best way to start planning for substation and distribution site security? Nick Streaker, senior ICS threat specialist at Secure Halo,...

Cyberinsurance as the Final Safeguard

Corporations should resist treating cyber episodes as cavalierly as cost of goods sold, or incentivizing cyberinsurance and tax deductions over...

How Companies Can Guard Against State-Sponsored Cyberattacks

With sophisticated attacks coming with increasing frequency from China, North Korea, Russia and other regions, companies need to refine the ways in...

Could a Greater Investment in Cyber Insurance Have Saved Anthem?

After the massive breach at Anthem, a revisit of their cyber insurance policy suggests that a greater investment should have been made. Secure...

Don’t Let Cyberrisk Sour a Good M&A Deal

Cyber risk is often overlooked during the merger and acquisition due diligence process. Read insights from Natalie Lehr, Secure Halo's co-founder...

Millennials Becoming Known as Generation Leaky

Despite being tech savvy, millennials are using poor security measures when it comes to their online activities. Learn what your organization should...

Cyber Insurance: The Last Line of Defense or Frontline Offense?

Cyber insurance is often viewed as the last line of defense, but when approached as an offensive measure, it can be a significant part of a...

A Threat to Employee Privacy Can Become an Attack on Your Organization

A breach of employee privacy can put your company at risk

The Uninsured Consequences of the Sony Data Breach

Who Will Pay for Sony’s Data Breach and How Will It Impact Future Cyber Insurance Policies?

Patient Data Security Questions Healthcare Companies Must Ask

Technology advances are improving modern healthcare, but they are also introducing new risk. If healthcare organizations are to adequately safeguard...

Secure Halo Earns Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation

Credential provides additional validation of Secure Halo's holistic approach to cyber risk assessment Washington, D.C. – Secure Halo, an enterprise...

Sony’s surrender will strengthen hackers, experts say

“Capitulation to cyber extortion will incentivize other actors to achieve political gains via cyber intrusions and threats,” Sean Doherty, Secure...

Cyber Security Practices Insurance Underwriters Demand

Insurance underwriters aren't looking for companies impervious to risk. They want clients that understand the threat landscape and have demonstrated...