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You’ve got the basics in place for a secure IT environment (modern firewall, encrypted data, endpoint security, single sign-on, endpoint management, solid backups, employee education…) Now what? Are you done?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral tool for many businesses, offering capabilities that streamline operations and improve efficiency. However, with these benefits come significant risks, particularly for companies that rely on proprietary information. Shadow AI refers to the use of AI applications, often without proper oversight, which can lead to the unintentional exposure of sensitive company data and intellectual property.

In the competitive landscape of emerging technology and life science sectors, ensuring compliance with security standards is no longer optional—it’s essential. Establishing trust with customers means demonstrating a commitment to robust cybersecurity practices. However, for young companies with limited resources navigating the complex world of security standards can be daunting. That’s where the Center for Internet Security (CIS) comes in, offering a roadmap to compliance through its Top 18 Controls.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a resounding declaration of its intent to enforce stringent cybersecurity standards. As of December 18, 2023, it’s important for both public companies and private companies with the goal of being public to gear up for these new regulations.

Venture-funded life sciences and technology firms frequently discover themselves on a steep path of expansion. As your company expands, the need for specialized IT, security, and compliance functions becomes increasingly critical. However, building and maintaining these functions in-house can be expensive and challenging. This is where outsourcing partners come into play. With this in mind, what criteria should you consider while searching for an outsourcing collaborator for critical IT, security, and compliance roles to ensure your company’s continued success?

In the fast-paced world of Software as a Service (SaaS), companies often find themselves in need of specialized expertise to manage critical functions such as IT, security, and compliance. As your SaaS company grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to handle these aspects internally, which is where outsourcing can be a game-changer. Choosing the right outsourcing partner for these functions is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your company’s success. Let’s explore what to look for in an outsourcing partner for key IT, security, and compliance functions while your SaaS company is on the path to growth.

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence companies are at the forefront of innovation. They play a pivotal role in transforming industries. But with this growth comes the challenge of managing critical IT, security, and compliance functions effectively. As your AI company continues to expand, partnering with the right outsourcing provider becomes crucial to ensure seamless operations and regulatory compliance. What criteria should you consider when selecting an outsourcing partner for these critical functions within your organization?

Driven by the shift to distributed and home-based workforces, security and compliance concerns have become top concerns for life science leaders and stakeholders. To address these new risks, life science IT managers are shifting to centrally-managed tools and skills, but finding the right-sized solution in the endless sea of options can be difficult. 

Security information and event management (SIEM) is a field of computer security focused on real-time analysis and swift resolution. SIEM products are used to log security data, generate reports for compliance purposes, and provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware.

Outdated machines, software or employee practices can lead to major security problems. These big companies faced painful fines for their IT mistakes.

The top concern for CEOs today isn’t competitors or a recession — it’s cybersecurity. See why this is becoming the biggest challenge for an organization’s top executive.

Bad habits can have detrimental effects on your overall life. For example, if every night at four in the morning, you snuck into the kitchen to eat a few spoonfuls of uncooked Pillsbury Cookie Dough right out of the tube from the back of the refrigerator, you’d probably be doing more harm than good to your health without really getting that much enjoyment out of the act. Cybersecurity bad habits might save you a few seconds of time each day, but they can come back to bite you.

Ignoring cybersecurity best practices is about as useful as getting good at hiding that Pillsbury Cookie Dough wrapper in the bottom of the trash so nobody realizes it’s gone.

All joking aside, you are personally responsible for your own cybersecurity, and keeping yourself safe online, whether that be at home with your personal accounts, or at work, is extremely important. It doesn’t take a lot of effort either, it just takes good habits.

Let’s go over a few things you can do to save yourself from a lot of headaches down the road.

I was talking to some colleagues the other day about cybersecurity and its relationship with modern everyday scams, like phone scams and similar things. In my opinion, it’s worth bundling these two topics together, and we found some interesting statistics that we’d like to share.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but when it comes to cybersecurity threats it’s kind of hard not to be. I used to look at it from two sides; one side is fascinated at the innovation and intensely brutal ways that high-end cyberattacks work, and the other side of me loses sleep at night worrying about these risks affecting our clients, prospects, and even my own business. This one particular classification of cyberattack, however, takes the cake for being especially frightening.