As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re looking back at some of its top moments by featuring our most-read blog posts. Check out our list:
- Fraud Alert: Ghost Students on the Rise: This article sheds light on a growing financial fraud targeting higher education institutions: ghost students. Discover how this scheme is creating significant financial challenges for colleges and universities.
- Turning Tabletop Exercise Findings into Actionable Steps: The real value of a tabletop exercise isn’t just in discovering gaps, it’s in closing them. In this article, we cover practical tips to move from insight to impact.
- How GLBA Compliance Enhances Cybersecurity Programs: Discover how GLBA compliance not only helps protect sensitive consumer information but can also complement your information security program.
- Why People Click: The Psychology of Phishing: We’ve all done it before. Even the most tech-savvy individuals can fall for phishing attacks. In this article, we dive into the psychology behind what makes people click phishing emails and steps to stay resilient.
- The Rising Threat of AI-Powered Payment Fraud: Cybercriminals leverage AI-driven tactics to execute sophisticated payment fraud schemes. We outline their methods and how businesses can combat AI-generated payment fraud.
- Why SAQs Are Essential for PCI Compliance: Completing SAQs can streamline compliance efforts and reduce the risk of data breaches, reinforcing customer trust and PCI DSS compliance. We explore why completing SAQs is important and the roles tasked with completing them.
- Top 10 Pen Test Vulnerabilities CISOs Should Monitor: CISOs are faced with many challenges, including how to prioritize business operations, compliance regulations, and customer trust. In this article, we outline 10 vulnerabilities that a penetration test might reveal, which CISOs need to monitor and address promptly.
- 6 Key Reasons Data Privacy Training Is Crucial: As data represents one of the most valuable assets of a business, staff must be properly trained on the best ways to protect it. In this article, we explore six reasons why training staff on data privacy best practices is a necessity.
- Incident Response for E-Skimming Attacks in Higher Ed: E-skimming attacks are often the silent breach you never see coming. In this article, we take you from response to readiness with tips on testing your incident response planning for e-skimming attacks. Discover how a well-tested IRP reduces downtime and limits reputational harm.
- 10 Common Mistakes in RFPs and How to Avoid Them: RFPs are an important step in finding the right vendor, product, or service for your organization. Rushing an RFP or not communicating your goals clearly can result in poor vendor responses and wasted time. We outline 10 of the most common mistakes organizations make in their RFPs, along with strategies to avoid them.
We look forward to delivering even more actionable tips, detailed checklists, and helpful resources in the year ahead to support your organization’s IT security and compliance goals.
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