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Commentary and advice on technology and interactive trends, and their potential impact to your business
Under Attack: When Bad Hacks Happen to Good Advisors
Colossal computer hacks don’t just happen to big companies with huge data banks with information “worth” accessing. They happen to you and me, to individuals and enterprises alike. Even the best insurance advisors encounter cyber attacks, and they can be injurious to both their professional and personal lives. So, what do you do? The process […]
Clear and Present Danger
On December 13th the New York Times published a feature article titled “The Perfect Weapon: How Russian Cyberpower Invaded the U.S.” In it Eric Lipton, David Sanger and Scott Shane do an excellent job in framing in detail the recent state-sponsored cyber attack against United States interests. But, the story doesn’t end there. Russia is […]
You Probably Can’t ‘Prevent’ Cyberattacks
Is your bank struggling to create a cybersecurity plan thorough enough to meet all of your needs? Every bank is unique, and no off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all solution will completely solve your cybersecurity woes. Luckily, by taking a moment to evaluate your bank’s business and pain points, you can set up the right controls that will preemptively […]
Mitigating Cyber Risks With the Right Security Controls
Understanding that no organization can fully protect themselves from cyberattack is the first step to better protecting yourself and your business. Through a careful evaluation of both your enterprise’s current cybersecurity weak spots and your risk appetite, you can implement the right security controls to mitigate the risk of an attack. To learn more, read […]
The 3 Biggest Mistakes in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity seems to be an elusive concept for many businesses, big and small. They’ve tried countless solutions and strategic security plans, often without much success. This can be a frustrating process, but you can break the cycle! By taking the time to understand what difficulties you might encounter, you can proactively set up controls that […]
The Wrong Ways to Manage Cyber Security
So, you’re finally convinced that this “cyber security thing” is not going away. Now what? Well, there are many ways to go about this: On the one hand, you can take ownership of the problem and address this clear and present danger to your business, or, on the other hand, you can “lie” to yourself, […]
What matters most…
I got an email today… One of many. One of hundreds. This one, though, was one of an increasingly common thread. An increasingly common thread. Submitted bellow for your review and reflection. Names have been deleted to protect their identities. Context: Trying to get professional introductions among two c-level executives in Pharma/BioTech (industry is irrelevant […]
Fraud and Extortion, delivered fresh daily.
Today, we sent the following email to all our clients. We wanted to share this with you at large – this matter is too important to ignore. -cm. ———————————- Everyone, Cyber attacks are on the rise and projected to grow. This is a multi-million dollar “business” and you are directly a target. Just this last […]
Integrating IT
There is change in the air, and it’s not just spring time allergies. Clients, prospects, and colleagues are all talking about technology again. I have a theory about what is going on. Post Nicholas Karr’s famous diatribe, “Does IT Matter?” (Answer: Not really) executives across the spectrum of company size relegated IT to “plumbing” and […]
Aftershock
Today is Day One Thursday, November 1, 2012, a commentator on TV announced that “Today is Day One.” Our city and our region, grappling with the worse disaster in memory, are inching forward. Everyone is doing their part, government, businesses, NGOs, and individuals. Here at tmg-emedia, we have been very lucky. Our office on 42nd […]
