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SMB Cybersecurity Threats are Real
The cybersecurity threat to SMBs is real. Matter of fact, beside this pandemic, I believe cyber-attacks are the largest threat that SMBs face. Misplaced Hope From my experience consulting in the Minnesota SMB space I observed business leaders make the incorrect...
COVID-19 Security Control Opportunities: #1 Network Baselines
The COVID-19 pandemic creates some unique opportunities for security professionals to mature their security controls. As pragmatic professionals we can categorize security into; Things we know that we know Things we know that we don't know And things we don't know...
Cloud Security Settings to Prevent Anonymous Access (and be in the news).
Cloud providers have amazing security protection and controls. Microsoft recently offered $300,000 for hackers to 'do your worst'. (https://devclass.com/2019/08/06/microsoft-waves-300000-at-hackers-says-do-your-worst-to-azure-security-lab/). They are putting their...
People, Process, and Technology: Resource Pillars of Cybersecurity
If you were given a budget of one million dollars for your security program how would you use it? How do you even go about answering that question? I once visited a company that had rooms full of security equipment and technology. They were looking to hire...
Cybersecurity Metrics: Purpose Drives Measurements
Measuring your information and cybersecurity program can be difficult. But when a metrics program is developed using the right measurements from the right sources, it can provide incredible value insights into your program, reveal weak areas, market your strengths,...
MN Cybersecurity Metrics: Secret Sauce, Assets, Users, and Locations
How can you measure the success and opportunities of a cybersecurity program? With so many risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in the wild it's difficult for security leaders to clearly articulate what they are focused on, and why they are focused on...
SIEM vs Threat Intel
Security Information and event management and the crossroads with threat intelligence program. https://youtu.be/Nuk7Nqbtytk Threat Intel vs . Threat Data When I meet with a client that wants to build a threat intelligence program we sometimes you have to backward...
Table Topping Security Threats
Another company is in the news. Citibank has had a major breach of customer data. Articles are pouring in from quarterback security professionals pointing out the companies mistakes and cybersecurity failures. Personal Experience In Minnesota, one of...
Cloud Security – How to Build a Solid Cyber Strategy (MN)
Are you concerned with moving your data to the cloud? Are your partners and vendors starting to host your solution on SaaS or PaaS model and you want to develop your security review process? Problem I get it. I was in that position when I learned, only when I...
Minnesota Cybersecurity Speaker
Are you looking for someone to speak on cybersecurity? Hi, my name is Tony Asher and I speak on cybersecurity. I can speak on the various topics of information security and cybersecurity, including all the niches and pillars that make up a security...