Is your supply chain putting your company at significant risk?

The Importance of Supply Chain Risk Assessment and How to Get Started When it comes to consequences, it does not matter much if a data breach was caused by weaknesses in your own cybersecurity or that of a third-party service provider. Whether…

What is a Virtual CISO

And what are the benefits of having one? The budget needed to keep a qualified, full-time CISO is beyond what a lot of startups can afford. Security should definitely be a high priority, but it’s not cost-effective to take money out of…

What’s the deal with ISO 27701

A company processing data of millions of customers is required to keep it protected and safe in order to keep its reputation unharmed. There are also a lot of transactions and data transfers that happen between organizations whether it is different…

Facilitating the ISO framework to help with privacy compliance laws

Privacy is the new buzzword. People have become increasingly aware of privacy rights in the last few years and expect that businesses protect their personal data. It is becoming increasingly important for leaders to ensure that data protection…

Cyber Tips for Your Startup Plan

How to Incorporate Cybersecurity into Your Framework When you strike upon a viable idea for a business, Cybersecurity might be the last thing on your mind. Even in industries like healthcare and eCommerce where cybersecurity is a vital component,…

Staying PCI compliant

You achieved your PCI-DSS compliance! Great! But now, you need to maintain it, this is why we created this checklist. Follow it and stay compliant.

Cyber tips for your startup plan

Many of our early stage start up clients were straggling to plan their cybersecurity program and budget, they didn't know what to expect and how to build it correctly. Based on our vast experience of working with startups (and enterprises)…

The Freeze of Relocation to the U.S.

Visa Suspensions, Exemptions, and Remedies for Affected Businesses On April 22, President Trump signed Proclamation 10014, suspending the entry of aliens who weren’t already in possession of a valid visa or travel document, unless those…

How To Engage With A CISO?

The primary objective of a CISO is to bring value to the organization, keep it secured, and follow their planned roadmap. 70% of all large organizations use a CISO for better security management. In fact, the job of a CISO proved to be the…

PCI in a Container Environment

Technological Differences That Affect Compliance Setting up PCI within a container environment presents unique challenges. The following QSA-reviewed solutions can help navigate those challenges to achieve PCI compliance. These solutions aim…

Comparison between GDPR, CCPA and TXPPA

With our growing dependence on digital platforms, sharing our personal data like name, phone number, email, address, credit card numbers have become a norm. We provide all our details when we buy something through Amazon, subscribe to a newsletter…

What Is Good Compliance – How To Get Started?

A general dictionary meaning of the term compliance is known to many of us. It simply means to abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the authorities, law, or maybe a governing body. The broad meaning of good compliance remains the…

Becoming CCPA Complaint

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enacted on Jan. 1, 2020 is the new Privacy Law created to protect the privacy rights of Californian citizens.  The Act, as we described in our article – (link to the first article), puts restrictions…

PCI-DSS as a baseline for Fintech startups

The fintech market is growing at a rapid rate but at the same time, there are several challenges and risks they face because of their high dependence on technology. Security issues and data privacy is one of the top concerns that Fintech startups…

The Merits Of Adopting ISO 27001/SOC2

In the world of technology and cloud computing, cybersecurity measures become an essential component of any organization. It requires firms to stay alert and be prepared if any data breach occurs. In this regard, the ISO 27001 certification…

Everything you need to know about phishing attacks

Phishing attacks are on the rise and ensnaring ever more victims. In fact, 76% of businesses have reported being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year and the number of such instances has grown by 65% in that year. The statistics…

How to prepare for CCPA compliance

There are a few different ways to approach the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which comes into effect on January 1, 2020. As we've discussed before, the ISO 27001 standard can be a great springboard to CCPA compliance. If you've already…

Everything you need to know about the TXCPA

Well, it's happening. After the introduction of the GDPR in Europe, it was only a matter of time before some jurisdiction in the U.S. took up the cause of data protection and privacy. That came in the form of the CCPA in California, which in…

What to do for the CCPA if you’re already GDPR compliant

With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) about to come into force on January 1, 2020, it's time for all liable organizations to hit the gas on compliance. If you haven't started yet, you should be aware that failure to comply could result…

How ISO 27001 can act as a springboard to CCPA compliance

Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is just around the corner, coming into effect on January 1, 2020. Compliance with this important piece of legislation is becoming ever more urgent as this deadline nears. If you haven't…

Get started with GDPR compliance with these 10 easy steps

You need to be GDPR compliant, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or confusing. Here are the 10 steps you’ll have to go through to get there. For any extra assistance, you are welcome to book a free consultation call with our…

Become ISO 27001 compliant in 11 easy steps

Still not ISO compliant? Well, it’s time to get started, and we’ve got the basics laid out for you in 11 steps so you know what to expect. For any extra assistance, you are welcome to book a free consultation call with our team. We…

What is the CCPA and how is it different from the GDPR?

Nearly two years since its introduction, businesses are growing accustomed to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a piece of legislation that puts power back in the hands of consumers when it comes to how their own…

The cloud might not be safe anymore – and we should all be concerned

When the topic of online privacy comes up, one of the most common arguments you'll still hear is, "I've got nothing to hide, so it doesn't matter to me who has my data or files." While this kind of statement has always been problematic, there…

Stay cyber-safe on your summer vacation with these 4 tips

Headed out on vacation this summer? If you haven't made it yet, you still have some time. Grab your passport, wrangle the kids into the car for a road trip or just head to the beach for a few days to soak in some sun - but not without taking…

6 ways malware can bypass endpoint protection

Malware attacks are growing more and more numerous. They find most success against those with little protection, but they are also overwhelming endpoint security measures using various methods that are always evolving and improving, just like…

Is AI fundamental to the future of cybersecurity?

Everyone has been talking about artificial intelligence since the mid-90s, if not earlier, but AI is only just now starting to develop as a breakthrough technology with foundations in reality. While it's only now coming onto the scene in a significant…
Top healthcare cybersecurity trends

Top healthcare cybersecurity trends

Healthcare is perhaps the most vulnerable industry to cyber threats at this time. The value of medical documents on the black market has helped paint a large target on healthcare infrastructure, several unique factors in the industry have made…
Top cybersecurity risks and problems in healthcare

Top cybersecurity risks and problems in healthcare

The healthcare industry is struggling, and not just with high costs or a shortage of practitioners. Healthcare has a cybersecurity problem. Reports and studies indicate that the healthcare industry is currently bearing the brunt of ransomware…
Cybersecurity in healthcare Vulnerable where it matters most

Cybersecurity in healthcare: Vulnerable where it matters most

The power of big data is evident today in a wide range of industries and businesses, but nowhere are the implications bigger than in healthcare. After all, the healthcare industry isn't primarily about profit, it's about something far more important:…
The one thing startups always forget to do before raising funds

The one thing startups always forget to do before raising funds

Everyday in the life of a startup is a hectic one. There’s just so much to do that a lot gets forgotten. If you’ve started a business before, you’re probably familiar at least with the long list of tasks ahead of you. Someone with less…
We tend to put off preventative measures whenever possible. Even when we know better, we often put ourselves in reactionary position against threats rather than taking a proactive, grab-life-by-the-horns approach. As an entrepreneur, it's easy to understand how this happens: You're swamped with other projects critical to your development and you're probably trying to save cash where you can, waiting to take on some issues until they just can't be put off any longer. But when it comes to cybersecurity, that point may already be too late. If you adopt a reactionary stance to cyberthreats, you're likely to find yourself in hot water with nothing to shield you from the consequences. Whatever plans you had in mind moving forward must then be sidelined as you try to weather the storm. So, why let things get so out of hand? The vast majority of cyberthreats can be stopped before they begin simply by investing in cybersecurity services before you find yourself targeted in any way. Here are some of the different disasters that can be prevented by tackling cybersecurity early on: Infrastructure damage The most obvious is damage to the foundation of your business: its infrastructure. This could be an attack on your website, the destruction of important databases or even a virus that manages to corrupt all the computers in your workplace. This kind of cyber disaster essentially stops your development cold and forces you to take a 90-degree turn. What went wrong? What is the extent of the damage? Can your hard work be recovered or will you have to spend time putting it all back together again? These are all questions you frantically ask yourself as it becomes abundantly clear that putting off any serious cybersecurity measures has cost you too much in your most precious commodity: time. Financial damage But cyberattacks and damages cost you in another significant way: your cash flow. The most important thing for any growing business is its bottom line - that's why it's called the bottom line. Cyberthreats not only incur costs to repair whatever damage was done; there is also mitigation to think about, those desperate attempts to minimize damage when damage has already been done. On top of it all, any cyberattack causes significant disruption to your business operations, which inevitably has a direct impact on your sales and clientele. The question then becomes: for how long? If operations are miraculously compromised for just a day or two, you're one of the lucky ones. Reputational damage In today's market, much rides on being perceived as a dependable and secure business. The general public is more wary than ever of companies mishandling their data and most business clients will choose to work with the most reliable companies and products over ones with a less-secure innovation. People across the globe are becoming exceedingly dependent on certain technologies and services, making it crucial that those technologies and services are safe. Being hit in an attack, even once, can have a detrimental impact on your reputation. This impact gets even worse if it becomes clear that you could have done more to prevent the attack, including cybersecurity measures and complying with safety standards and regulations. Legal damage In cases where your business wasn't the only entity to suffer damage or you're found to be non compliant with safety standards and regulations, you could find yourself in deep legal trouble on top of everything else. This may include expensive lawsuits or even government intervention in some instances. Out of all these disasters, the legal one is perhaps the most feared by entrepreneurs, as it eats up resources for an indefinite period of time. Legal proceedings could take several months to reach a conclusion in the best of circumstances. Often times, a cyberattack will result in all of the disasters listed above to one degree or another. The key to mitigating this risk is not reaction, but preemption.

The disasters you can avoid by tackling cybersecurity on time

We tend to put off preventative measures whenever possible. Even when we know better, we often put ourselves in reactionary position against threats rather than taking a proactive, grab-life-by-the-horns approach. As an entrepreneur, it's easy…
Everything you need to know about ISO 27001

Everything you need to know about ISO 27001

Information security is a top priority for anyone dealing with any kind of data these days. The general public has become more aware of this issue with public cases of attacks like that on Target in 2013 and privacy is valued by internet users…
Everything you need to know about PCI DSS

Everything you need to know about PCI DSS

Depending on the size of your business and the product or service you provide, there are several kinds of regulations and standards you want to be in complete compliance with to both protect and guide your growth. Many of these will differ from…
The 2 standards you should meet to ensure your security - and prove it

The 2 standards you should meet to ensure your security – and prove it

Every company is different, and therefore has different needs when it comes to compliance. What do you need to comply with and what's the best way to do it? That mostly depends on what industry you're in, what kind of product or service you…
What is compliance and why do you need it?

What is compliance and why do you need it?

A high level of competition in an ever-more globalized economy makes it tough for a business to stand out from the crowd and establish itself as an industry player. You have to be creative with marketing and management, and be backed up by an…
6 things you should know before hiring a risk assessment service provider

6 things you should know before hiring a risk assessment service provider

We all like to prepare for things. Good research and preparation can help us understand what's coming, making us that much better decision makers. You could even say that this process involves a bit of risk assessment itself, since we need to…
What's involved in the risk assessment process?

What’s involved in the risk assessment process?

We assess risks all the time in our daily lives. Is that knife sharp enough to cut me? Is my child safe with the babysitter? Are there cars coming, or can I cross the street? Most of these decisions can be made automatically, instinctually without…
What is risk assessment and why is it important

What is risk assessment and why is it important?

Lots of activities in life are risky. Everything from driving to investing in a startup involves some form of risk, but as the saying goes: No pain, no gain. The trick is learning to mitigate - or manage - these risks to reduce the chances of…
What does cyberservices really mean?

What does cyberservices really mean?

When you want to take the safety of your networks into your own hands, you need to look for "cyberservices". But what does that actually mean? Expectations can ruin relationships and set you up for failure, but knowing what to expect can let…
Why PT is so important for your business

Why PT is so important for your business

Why penetration testing is so important for your business The vast majority of businesses with any sort of online presence or electronic network are waking up to the urgency of maintaining security in cyberspace. Abilities developed by hackers…
Different kinds of PT

Different kinds of PT

All the kinds of pen testing you should know about If you're here, you're probably turning your attention to your company's cybersecurity. Welcome, and good job - you're doing the right thing. Cybersecurity is a major issue for every business…
What is penetration testing?

What is penetration testing?

Who knows more about security than those who are able to breach it? The thief who gets the jewel from the museum must have utilized some flaw in the security system that no one recognized before and the hacker that steals data or plants a virus…
From creeping worms to costly viruses: The evolution of cybersecurity

From creeping worms to costly viruses: The evolution of cybersecurity

As with every other major technology developed by mankind, it didn't take us long to demonstrate how the digital world could be used for nefarious means. Cyberspace was conceived of as a sort of utopian, open, free space for instant global communication…
HOW WE AT GRSEE INCREASE YOUR SECURITY

Simply put: How we at GRSee increase your security

Running a business means focusing on growth. You want to bring your products and services to as many people as possible because you believe in what you do; you want to increase profits to hire more workers and expand operations, so you invest…

How to Avoid These Five PCI-DSS Pitfalls

Kudos to you for taking credit card data security seriously! You're likely feeling good about taking that big step to properly secure your customer's credit card data by becoming PCI DSS accredited. And you should! However, did you know that…

Why Do I need to be ISO 27001 Certified?

Have you been thinking about having your organization ISO 27001 certified but not sure if it's really "worth the hassle?" For those less familiar with ISO 27001: 2013, it is the global information security standard that delineates the best practices…
Your company is going international. What about your cybersecurity? A WORTHWHILE RESOLUTION FOR 2019

A Worthwhile Resolution for 2019

New Year's Resolutions. We all have them. They often sound something like this: “This year I'm going to eat less, exercise more, and be a better spouse/parent/employee/person…" and the list goes on. Sometimes we follow through for a week,…
Your company is going international. What about your cybersecurity?

Your company is going international. What about your cybersecurity?

If your company is approaching new markets overseas, cybersecurity should be a primary concern. Regulatory environments, compliance, and privacy laws differ significantly from country to country and protecting your data, as well as that of your…
Preparing for the GDPR: What You Need to Know

Preparing for the GDPR: What You Need to Know

The GDPR becomes law in May of 2018. If your company does business with any EU citizen or entity, you need to be prepared for this new law, which is designed to protect and strengthen the privacy for all individuals residing in the European…
The GDPR is the Biggest Thing since SOX

The GDPR is the Biggest Thing since SOX

To those of you who have been dealing with data governance and compliance issues since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) appeared on the scene in 2002 – are you having flashbacks yet? Once again, we are facing new, exceedingly strict regulations…
5 simple steps for gdpr compliance

5 simple steps for GDPR compliance

As the GDPR deadline of May 25, 2018 creeps closer, our thoughts turn to compliance and how to achieve it without losing any (more) hair in the process. If you have been putting off making the necessary adjustments to your data security,…
PCI DSS Myths

PCI DSS Myths

Myth: Only large companies required and can undergo PCI DSS certification Fact: Incorrect. PCI DSS applies to all entities involved in payment card processing including merchants and other entities that store, process and/or transmit cardholder…
7 Benefits of PCI DSS compliance

7 Benefits of PCI DSS compliance

That Will Energize You to Comply with The Standard The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a standard that comes up as an answer from card issuing banks and branded card networks (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American…
PCI DSS Compliance

Key Success Factors

This is Why Scoping, Segmentation & Tokenization Are the Key Success Factors Towards PCI DSS Compliance So, what are the reasons organizations fail PCI Audit? In December 2013, credit and debit card data breaching that happened to an American…
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