Some businesses are attempting to capitalize on confusion over just who the GDPR applies to… Another one of those Dan’s New Leaf Posts, meant to inspire thought about IT Governance . . . . Several Clients have emailed a question to me this week (one even picked up that thing called a telephone, and called […]

In the absence of specific guidance, organizations are left to use their judgement in retaining logs… Another one of those Dan’s New Leaf Posts, meant to inspire thought about IT Governance . . . . Not long ago a Client asked for my input on their firewall log policy, as they were collecting logs but […]

Following multiple security incidents, the FDIC has made their audit reports available to the public. An article review. Here in the private sector, we can sometimes take for granted the confidentiality agreements that restrict access to our audit reports and other compliance related information–but what if they were available to any interested parties? That’s exactly […]

Bill Burr admits security advice actually created more vulnerable passwords. An article review. If you’ve ever angrily questioned some seemingly arbitrary rule when creating a new password, there is some vindication for you: the former government official whose password security suggestions became the basis for many organization’s own standards now says he regrets writing the […]

As threats evolve, so must your plans to respond to them… A Jolley|Hadaway Article. There have been a number of changes to the threat landscape organizations face in recent years, and if your organization’s plans to respond to those threats haven’t changed with them you may be wondering how to get started. From ransomware to […]

For the sake of user comfort, new draft document calls for an end to mandatory password changes, and other requirements. An article review. Long-time readers may remember Dan’s Password Manifesto, originally published in the Hoosier Banker Magazine in 2008, where he spoke out against the “conventional wisdom” requiring frequent password changes, advocating instead other mitigating factors […]

These titles should be on every professional’s list. An article review. If there’s one thing you can take away from the most recent installment of our annual T7 article, it’s that the threats we face when securing IT assets are a diverse and constantly evolving lot. That’s why staying current is one of the most […]

Two sets of questions that can help start your vendor due diligence adventure. A quick Dan’s New Leaf Post, meant to inspire thought about IT Governance . . . . When you’re just starting to address the issue of vendor management, it can seem like a daunting task.  And how do you explain to your vendor […]

The Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2017 Would Make The Board Report on Its Own Expertise An article review. For those of you wondering if you should be adding a Cybersecurity expert to your board of directories, you may be getting out in advance of law.  We at infotex have been invited to consult with several bank boards, […]

The controversial new regulations are the first in the nation, and may not be the last… An article review. On March 1 New York State became the first in the nation to impose its own cybersecurity regulations on banking institutions. Though banking institutions have 180 days to come into compliance, there are complaints that the […]