A positive change, with Albert Whale and Jim Loeffler – Episode 8
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is the second episode for 2019, and what we are focusing on today is focusing on the positive effects for your business. Are you the Weakest link? How do the attackers are get past your Firewall and Virus Scanners. Here are two reasons: • Hackers have the same tools. • They know […]
The pain of staying the same, is worse than the pain of change – Episode 7
Today we are discussing the concept of change. The title of the episode is called: “The pain of staying the same is worse than the pain of change.” Most organizations fail to recognize that change is a process that makes improvements to the organization, instead of ignoring the problems and continuing to do the same […]
Equifax Breach reported to be preventable – Episode 6
This could also be titled, making your Cyber Security program into a profit center. Recorded on 12/17/2018. Today we are reviewing the news about the recent Equifax breach. The GAO and congressional hearing seem to indicate that there were three major misses in the implementation of cybersecurity, and if they were implemented correctly, would have […]
Reducing Financial Risk for Business owners – Episode 5
Today’s episode focuses on the financial risks which business owners focus on in their business. We are talking to Tom Virostek about Fudiciary Responsibility to handle the assets that his company handles for their clients. Tom is having a Webinar with the Iron City Risk Avengers in January. Please contact us, Albert.Whale@IT-Security-Solutions.com or tom@q3capital.net. https://traffic.libsyn.com/ironcityriskavengers/Financial_Risk_Mitigation.m4a The mission of […]
Marriott, GDPR, EU & Google – Episode 4
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the news this past week is the largest single identified breach for Consumer Information, thus far (the final number is yet to be determined). With this information is also the threat from Congress to impose Jail time and stiffer fines to promote a more serious natures for organizations to do more than just apologize. […]
Cyber Monday – Episode 3
The Joy of the Holidays always seems to lead to more problems than usual, sometimes because we want to get the last minute deal, other times because we are pressed for time. In any event, this podcast is intended to deliver easy to follow ways to keep you safe while you make your purchases online. […]
Penetration and Compliance Testing – Episode 2
This is the Iron City Risk Avengers – Episode 2. This podcast is a 10 minute format with security information that you can digest easily. There is much to discuss in the worlds of Penetration and Compliance Testing. The first thing to take notice of is to start. Too many organizations fail to complete the testing, […]
They are coming from inside your network. – Episode 1
This is the Iron City Risk Avengers – Episode 1. This podcast is a 10 minute format with security information that you can digest easily. This is the introductory podcast for the Iron City Risk Avengers. The Risk Avengers mission is to discuss current cyber security issues, procedures for protecting your business, as well as […]
GEICO can save you 20%, IT Security can save you 100% of your business.
Smart business people are continuously looking for new ways to cut costs and minimize risk. Getting a 20% discount on your car insurance is a good start but it’s a sad state of affairs if you’re: Financial Statements Banking Information Business Plans Product Pricing & Service Rates Customer Data Engineering Drawings, Photos & Prototypes Legal […]
Your It Department Is Not A Security Team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Most organizations have an excellent resource internally, being their IT Department. These talented individuals work tirelessly to keep the equipment up to date, and operational. They are extremely beneficial and resourceful in that manner. Then we talk about the Security Team. Take a look at your organization. Do you promote from within? Well that’s […]