The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced updated cybersecurity risk management rules, initially proposed in February 2022. These regulations, which apply to investment advisers, registered investment companies, and business development companies, require entities categorized as “advisers” and “funds” to comply with enhanced cybersecurity measures.

In 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reaffirmed its focus on data security, cybersecurity, and IT operational resilience. The SEC proposed three significant regulatory updates aimed at improving transparency, recordkeeping, and breach reporting across the financial sector.

Remote work and other developments demand a shift to managing people rather than devices

The consumerization of IT has eroded the traditional line between "work" and "play." Propelled by the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) era, our personal devices are commonly used for work.

In the span of a few short years, connected devices have entered into the dwellings of millions. Human intervention is no longer necessary to operate the devices — they know when and how to act. While disrupting every corner of the affordable community, who is responsible for the cybersecurity of smart connected devices?

With the increasing number of network connections, the need for cybersecurity is becoming more and more important.

When it comes to technology, the methods employed by cybersecurity administrators have evolved as rapidly as the users and smart-devices themselves. Modern cybersecurity professionals can all relate - certainly those who practice Good Cyber Hygiene over their internet of things day-to-day.

Watch for business email compromise, spear-phishing, and ransomware.

The year 2018 was another record-breaking year for cyber attacks, and organizations should expect more of the same in 2019. Attackers, who continue to prioritize email as the primary attack vector, are increasingly deploying more sophisticated phishing techniques to bypass traditional email security safeguards, thereby complicating cybersecurity initiatives for many government agencies and private sector businesses.

There’s a common theme among businesses where their tech is causing more of a burden on their operations than serving as a support system. Our mission is to help companies optimize their IT infrastructures, utilize technologies that simplify their day-to-day activities, and protect their company!

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