System and organization control (SOC) reports serve as standardized reporting metrics for how companies address emerging risks. Businesses rely on SOC reporting to reduce the number of security related questions…
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So, you’re looking for a firm to help your organization reach compliance. Let’s talk about what makes BARR Advisory different, and why these reasons should be important to you. 1)…
Cybercrime is a threat to businesses — and that threat keeps growing. In fact, in 2018, hackers swiped 447 million records containing secure personal information. In response, many companies are…
The number of companies relying on cloud services has spiked over the past decade. Because the cloud is a shared-resource environment, any threats that infiltrate one system can have a…
There are a number of misconceptions about SOC reports, but the most common is that service providers like Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform are the ones responsible…
The BARR team is growing! We’re thrilled to welcome Alyssa Huston, Associate Consultant in our Cyber Risk Advisory practice. In her role, Alyssa helps clients navigate complex security and compliance…
Despite what movies might show, most hacks don’t involve frantic typing or brute-force attacks. In fact, Verizon’s “2017 Data Breach Investigations” report revealed that 90 percent of successful hacks aren’t…
We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Wagner to the BARR Advisory team. As an Associate Consultant in our Cyber Risk Advisory practice, Hannah serves on cyber risk engagements for computer software,…
Your data is out there in companies’ hands, and no number of removal requests will change that. So don’t worry about who has your data; pay closer attention to how…
Reaper, a hacking group linked to North Korea, has become sophisticated enough to be labeled an advanced persistent threat — a type of cyber threat with the capability and intent…
