Enhanced Pre & Post Breach Cyber Risk Management for a Growing Line of Business InsureTech Connect, Las Vegas, September 20, 2022: FCI, an MSSP focused on Financial Services, is eager to share a new…
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The cybersecurity insurance market continues to evolve and there are some important developments for your consideration. In short, although cybersecurity insurance is an important component in your cybersecurity plan (e.g., mitigating costs), it is critical…
A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers networks. Implementation of security policies is supported by a commercial-grade firewall, which prevents unauthorized entry as…
T3 published a new article about Coalition Of Cybersecurity Leaders Launch Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) written by FCI. Link to the article: https://t3technologyhub.com/coalition-of-cybersecurity-leaders-launch-open-cybersecurity-schema-framework-ocsf/
A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers software. Zero Trust software is achieved by hardening configurations and implementing security gateways between users…
A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers endpoints. Any device used to access, store or control private data requires enforcement of cybersecurity…
A Zero Trust approach considers users, endpoints, software, and networks as potential threats until proven otherwise. This post covers users. Do you know who your users are? Can you evidence it? Identity Management is…
BLOOMFIELD, NJ, July 26, 2022: FCI announced today that is has mapped the four critical areas of Zero Trust including: Users, Endpoints, Software, and Networks that are required for true compliance and overall cybersecurity. Clarifying…
BLOOMFIELD, NJ, July 12, 2022: FCI, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions in Financial Services, announced today that it has been selected as one of the “Top 10 Endpoint Security Services Companies 2022” by Enterprise…
As you may remember, earlier this year the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose cybersecurity rules and amendments related to disclosures, risk management and security incidents for registered investment advisers and registered investment…
On May 22-24, 2022, Brian Edelman joined fellow thought leaders at the Lido House, Newport Beach, CA for panel discussions at the eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat hosted by the CJK Group and the 2022…
On May 12, 2022, Brian Edelman joined AssetMark to present cybersecurity best practices for data protection and regulatory compliance to its financial advisors. Welcomed by “happy to be in-person again” attendees, Brian presented on the…
On May 11, 2022, the national Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a security alert warning about the increase in malicious cyber activity targeting Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Threat actors are focusing on…
Link to: “15 Ways to Leverage And Supplement AI In Your Cybersecurity Efforts” With more companies moving to permanent remote or hybrid work models, more endpoints are accessing systems of private data without proper…
Link to: Heightened Geopolitical Tensions Drive Cybersecurity Alerts for the Life Insurance Industry There are alerts coming across multiple sources from regulatory bodies to industry-specific regulators, government agencies, consulting firms, and more indicating that…
Recently, the Division of Examinations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released its annual list of examination priorities for 2022. The SEC listed five “significant focus areas.” One of the five is entitled “Information…
Leadership, IT Teams and MSPs Gain Increased Access & Shared Visibility BLOOMFIELD, N.J. APRIL 19, 2022: FCI is pleased to announce an expanded offering for Enterprises with deeper Co-Managed Cybersecurity capabilities. New realities call…
Link to: “What advisory firms should be doing on cybersecurity” By Tobias Salinger Results of Arizent’s latest cybersecurity survey of financial services business leaders revealed that “Wealth Managers have fallen behind other financial firms…
Link to: The Top Five Reasons a Security Assessment is Needed for M&A Due Diligence In an Advisor Perspectives guest article, Brian Edelman, FCI CEO & Cybersecurity Expert, details leading reasons for firms to…
As Regulations and Heightened Cyber Awareness Continue, Zero Trust Alignment is Critical to Avoid Data Exfiltration and Leaks BLOOMFIELD, NJ, March 29, 2022: This past year was a record-breaking year for data breaches. According…
Brian Edelman joins the Center for Tax, Strategies & Resources (CTSR) Orlando Academy February 9–11, 2022 as an Academy Speaker addressing member attendees who will receive 3-days of curated industry knowledge covering advanced strategies, tools,…
With Heightened Geopolitical Conditions, New Warnings Surface to Elevate Cybersecurity BLOOMFIELD, NJ, February 8, 2022: Cybersecurity continues to be a critical business function across industries with high vulnerabilities to threats and those managing sensitive…
For endpoint protection, you could provide instructions to your users or your IT team to manually configure settings (complex password, screen saver, personal firewall, etc.) and install tools (antivirus, full-disk encryption, multifactor authentication, etc.). With…
Brian Edelman joined Insurance Town Podcast host, Heath Shearon, onsite at InsureTech Connect 2021 (ITC) for an insightful conversation about cybersecurity in the insurance industry. Heath, known as the Mayor of Insurance Town, interviews nationally…
Subsequent to the first ever cybersecurity enforcement action filed by The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on July 22, 2020, a Statement of Charges Hearing will be held on January 21, 2022, to determine whether First American Title Insurance Company has committed violations of §§ 500.02, 500.03, 500.04, 500.07, 500.09, 500.10, 500.14, 500.15…
On December 7, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Industry Guidance for all regulated entities on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as an essential technical control required by the Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial…
We all focus on Endpoint and Network Security but too often overlook software and how security settings should be hardened. For example, when you start to use a software, it is usually configured generically by…
Link to: Finseca.org On December 2, in a final installment of the Finseca 2021 Cybersecurity Webinar series, Brian Edelman brings together viewpoints from a BGA, RIA and Broker/Dealer affiliated financial firm for a panel discussion…
Ransomware incidents are up 300% in the past year and remain a top cyber threat as attacks continue to surge against the financial sector. Implementing cybersecurity technical controls is the best defense against ransomware attack.…
Link to: Schwab IMPACT 2021 Brian Edelman joins Schwab Advisor Services for IMPACT 2021 providing cybersecurity expertise in an educational session: Cybersecurity Landscape and the Benefits of Insurance on October 20, 2021 @ 11:00AM Eastern.…
