By: Larry Kinkaid, manager, CISO Advisory At every organization, different employees have different responsibilities. In order to be successful and do their job correctly, each employee must understand exactly what…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced the official release of version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), the first major update since the standard’s creation in…
By: Steve Ryan Artificial intelligence (AI) raises significant data privacy concerns due to its ability to collect, analyze, and utilize vast amounts of personal information. So what role do companies…
According to a study by Cisco, 94% of organizations say their customers won’t buy from them if data is not properly protected. In today’s business landscape, privacy is paramount—that’s where…
Just like you’d map out an itinerary for an upcoming vacation or create a menu prior to a dinner party, preparing for your SOC 2 audit ahead of time can…
According to the Pew Research Center, 79% of U.S. adults say they have little or no control over the data that the government or companies collect about them. We generate…
BARR Advisory has teamed up with a cohort of partners and clients to provide teachers, parents, and students with a comprehensive resource for starting thoughtful conversations about cybersecurity and internet…
A study by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) found that nearly half of people felt frustrated while attempting to stay secure online. This statistic demonstrates the importance of cybersecurity awareness….
A recently released survey conducted by Health3PT confirms 72% of vendors believe today’s third-party risk management practices are not effective. Health3PT and HITRUST Assurance Program have partnered together to provide…
by: Devin Olsen One of the worst mistakes a business leader can make is believing that compliance equals security. There are many examples of this, but the most egregious often…