Category Archives: Outsourced IT

Hiring a vCISO – is it right for your bank?

May 24, 2022 Is your team stretched too far in meeting regulatory IT requirements? Are you concerned about your bank’s IT security posture? Are you having trouble assessing the security measures used by your vendors? Then you may need the services of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO.) This C-level executive typically drives policies and projects tied to … Continue reading "Hiring a vCISO – is it right for your bank?" Read More

Non-profit client thanks ImageQuest for support

May 23, 2022 Recently our CEO received an unsolicited letter from a non-profit we support. The New Beginnings Center- Nashville works with women who traditionally struggle to stay fit and provide healthy meals to their families, such as low-income moms living in food “deserts.” New Beginnings provides these women with individualized personal training, nutritional guidance, and mental health … Continue reading "Non-profit client thanks ImageQuest for support" Read More

Why hire a Banking Operations Advisor?

May 17, 2022 The banking world is full of rapid change. From innovations in banking technologies to changing and increasing regulatory requirements, it can be difficult for a community bank team to keep pace. Needs arise that must be met – but your team lacks the time and focus to carry out more extensive projects. Or your bank … Continue reading "Why hire a Banking Operations Advisor?" Read More

ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead

February 21, 2022 ImageQuest has promoted Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead, effective today. The promotion reflects Mason “consistently going above and beyond for our clients and our team,” said Alyssia Syphers, Client Support Manager. “Mason is a natural leader. He is analytical, looks for process improvement, and is always willing to help wherever we need help.” … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Mason Funderburg to Client Support Team Lead" Read More

The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards

January 21, 2022 If you are of a certain age, you might be amused to learn that some modern office workers say the greatest keyboard is … the mechanical keyboards found on old IBM Selectric Typewriters. Yes, that 1960s technology now represents the pinnacle of typing feel and sound. And a growing number of enthusiasts seek the Selectric’s equivalent … Continue reading "The rising popularity of mechanical keyboards" Read More

Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing

January 5, 2022 Here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: Worry less about ransomware. Ha! you say, impossible! Well, not if you take certain steps. And if your internal IT team is stretched thin (hello, log4j) some steps might have been missed. We have a checklist to help you achieve this New Year’s resolution – and for another … Continue reading "Our IT New Year’s resolutions: Worry less about ransomware, phishing" Read More

ImageQuest promotes Shutt to Lead Information Security Analyst

December 6, 2021 ImageQuest’s Sammi Jo Shutt has been promoted to Lead Information Security Analyst. In this role, Sammi Jo will help hire, train, and develop a team of Information Security Advisors focused on doubling ImageQuest’s Advisory Services business for the third consecutive year. ImageQuest hired Sammi Jo in January 2019 to join Lee Walton as a security … Continue reading "ImageQuest promotes Shutt to Lead Information Security Analyst" Read More

ImageQuest welcomes two essential team members

October 26, 2021 Alyssia Syphers and Joseph Viscusi have joined ImageQuest as Client Support Manager and Project Manager, respectively.The two are essential to keeping our Remote Support Center (RSC) and client projects running smoothly. Both said they saw tremendous opportunities to make a difference at ImageQuest. Alyssia ensures our RSC is staffed and follows correct processes to keep … Continue reading "ImageQuest welcomes two essential team members" Read More

Meet a Cybercriminal: Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko

October 23, 2021 Ukrainian Oleksandr Ieremenko, 30, tops a recently re-launched Most Wanted List from the U.S. Secret Service. We say “tops” because Ieremenko and a colleague each have a $1 million reward for information on their whereabouts. The U.S. wants Ieremenko for 2010 hacks into newswires that host business press releases. The stolen releases provided insider knowledge … Continue reading "Meet a Cybercriminal: Oleksandr Vitalyevich Ieremenko" Read More

What is a security-based Clean Desk Policy?

October 22, 2021 Does your organization have a “Clean Desk Policy”? If this makes you think of a well-organized, clean, and tidy desk, we understand. But that’s not the definition I’m referencing. I am talking about a security policy that helps safeguard your workspace and secure sensitive, confidential information. So what exactly is a “Clean Desk Policy”? A … Continue reading "What is a security-based Clean Desk Policy?" Read More

Federal government cracking down on contractors with poor cybersecurity

October 22, 2021 Do you do business with the government?If you or your firm are a government contractor and suffer a security incident or misrepresent your cybersecurity practices, heads up. The U.S. Department of Justice could sue you. The DOJ recently said it would leverage the existing False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue cybersecurity-related fraud by government contractors … Continue reading "Federal government cracking down on contractors with poor cybersecurity" Read More

Ransomware group runs help public wanted ads for skilled hackers

October 22, 2021 You know how cyber training warns you to look for poor English to avoid getting ransomware in a phishing email? How about looking for poor English on a jobs page? Cybersecurity jobs, to be specific. A company calling itself Bastion Secure advertised for a Reverse Engineer, a System Administrator, and programmers experienced in PHP, Python, … Continue reading "Ransomware group runs help public wanted ads for skilled hackers" Read More