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Need a CISO? Consider outsourcing when cyber talent scarce

February 1, 2020 Are you planning to hire someone to meet the increasing demands for strong data privacy and data protection measures? Good luck. You’re wading into a battle for scarce, experienced talent and the six- to seven-figure salaries they command. Cybersecurity Ventures last fall predicted that 3.5 million cybersecurity positions would be open globally by 2021. There … Continue reading "Need a CISO? Consider outsourcing when cyber talent scarce" Read More

Don’t pay ransom to cyber criminals, Microsoft advises

January 1, 2020 Don’t pay ransom – it only spurs more ransomware attacks, according to Microsoft. In a recent blog post by Microsoft’s Detection And Response Team, organizations are urged to maximize their security efforts instead. “Paying a ransom is often expensive, dangerous, and only refuels the attackers’ capacity to continue their operations,” the post says. “(B)ottom line, … Continue reading "Don’t pay ransom to cyber criminals, Microsoft advises" Read More

Ransomware attacks: Likely to go “from bad to worse”

December 29, 2019 This year’s trends in ransomware attacks have left IT Security researchers worried about what’s coming in 2020. Dark Reading cites “growing collaboration between threat groups on ransomware campaigns; the use of more sophisticated evasion mechanisms; elaborate multi-phase attacks involving reconnaissance and network scoping; and human-guided automated attack techniques.” Hackers also have developed ways to research … Continue reading "Ransomware attacks: Likely to go “from bad to worse”" Read More

Maze hackers using blackmail – while claiming moral high ground

December 18, 2019 The hackers behind Maze ransomware are really something. They are currently in the news for blackmailing victims that refuse to pay their ransom demands. They have released a list of victim names and sample files locked up by their ransomware. Maze Ransomware also hit the city of Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 7, a day after a … Continue reading "Maze hackers using blackmail – while claiming moral high ground" Read More

Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds

December 17, 2019 More ongoing proof that hackers try anything: New emails about a Christmas party or holiday hours could bring disaster. Hackers invite unsuspecting victims via an email that talks about a holiday party or holiday hours in the body of the email. It comes with an attachment the victim believes lists a party menu, or a … Continue reading "Malware disguised as party invites, holiday hours makes the rounds" Read More

Have you practiced your Security Incident Response Plan?

December 10, 2019 The thing about malware attacks is they manifest suddenly. Unlike a decline in sales or a rising costs – a malware attack can be an immediate crisis. Your systems may be locked up. Your data may be exfiltrated. Your systems could be even damaged or ruined. If you’re unprepared, an attack can trigger panic and … Continue reading "Have you practiced your Security Incident Response Plan?" Read More

Do you store data on Amazon’s S3? You’d better check

December 10, 2019 After the Capital One hack of exposed customer data this summer, researchers found more Amazon Cloud accounts exposing client data. The latest, a cache of more than 750,000 birth certificates, plus a recent discovery of a cache of cell phone bills, continued the parade of data exposures on Amazon’s cloud. The exposure of US birth … Continue reading "Do you store data on Amazon’s S3? You’d better check" Read More

Welcome new client SentryHealth of Louisville!

December 3, 2019 SentryHealth is a Louisville-based company offering solutions for employers ranging from guided employee health programs to mobile chronic condition management and full-service worksite health clinics. SentryHealth also offers proprietary population health management technology called Healthward, which enables health care providers to deliver pro-active, consistent, and quality care. Because it is in the health care field, … Continue reading "Welcome new client SentryHealth of Louisville!" Read More

Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site

November 10, 2019 A threat group dubbed “Tortoiseshell” is preying on American’s support for Veterans with a fake website that offers an “app” to assist in finding a job. Instead the app downloads malware. The malware is designed to spread further once installed. The site spoofs a popular website by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at https://www.hiringourheroes.org. The … Continue reading "Know a Veteran? Tell them to avoid this site" Read More

Has your bank rehearsed your IT Security Incident Response Plan?

October 29, 2019 Is your bank prepared if a breach happens? Maybe not at your bank but at one of your key vendors?Do you know the steps your bank will take? While you may think your vendors are just as secure as your organization, it just takes one employee mistakenly clicking on one link or one attachment to … Continue reading "Has your bank rehearsed your IT Security Incident Response Plan?" Read More

ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory featured on KYCPA podcast episodes

August 14, 2019 The Kentucky Society of CPAs recently launched a podcast series called “Behind the Numbers.” Its focus will be on relevant topics and information that involve accounting and the CPA profession. To launch the podcast, KYCPA’s podcast host, Marvin Stewart, talked with Jay Mallory, ImageQuest’s Executive Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. The two discussed business … Continue reading "ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory featured on KYCPA podcast episodes" Read More

ImageQuest in Kentucky Banker magazine!

February 10, 2019 Is your bank ready for a 2019 IT Compliance Examination?  Bank examiners are taking a deeper dive in how you really execute your IT Compliance.          Check out some of the trends we highlight in the current magazine of the Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA). Clickto find the magazine, and head to page 18. (Unfortunately, you have to … Continue reading "ImageQuest in Kentucky Banker magazine!" Read More