As Netgain’s chief information security officer, I field ongoing questions regarding our security posture – not surprising given last year’s security incident and the dramatic increase in high-profile ransomware attacks in the past eight months.
Netgain Employee Spotlight: Kshitij Kathuria, CISO
Recently, we sat down with our newest executive team member Kshitij Kathuria, who joined recently as Netgain’s new Chief Information Security Officer. In this interview, we discussed the meaning of “Security by Design”, as well
Security Lesson #2: Risk Assessment Checklist
This post on questions that drive your cybersecurity strategy is the third post in our new Security Lessons series. To start from the beginning, read “What we learned as a ransomware victim — so you
Security Lesson #1: 9 Foundational Questions That Drive Your Cybersecurity Strategy
This post on questions that drive your cybersecurity strategy is the second post in our new Security Lessons series. To start from the beginning, read “What we learned as a ransomware victim — so you
What we learned as a ransomware victim – so you don’t become one
Joining the Ranks of Cyberattack Victims Microsoft. Marriott. Equifax. FireEye. The US Government. Netgain. All of these organizations have one unfortunate common thread: They – we – have all been victims of cyberattacks. In our
FBI Warning on Healthcare Ransomware: What You Need to Know
Late last week, the FBI issued a warning to healthcare organizations to be on high alert for ransomware after a “wave of data scrambling extortion attempts…designed to lock up hospital information systems” (AP). The increase
Passwords are like Bubblegum – Better When Fresh, and Not Shared
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber Security Awareness is something that should not be limited to just the month of October. But, this month’s “national designation” gives me an excuse to turn the
The Sunsetting of the Private Cloud
At the rate that business changes, technology seems to change three times faster. As quickly as mainframe computers started taking some of the workload decades ago, the personal computer came in and stole the show.
15 Security Tips for Working Remotely
Telecommuting, working from home, remote working, teleworking; they’re all part of our new language, thanks to COVID-19. And while working from home may seem like a simple transition, it’s become a security nightmare for businesses
Data Protection From the Inside Out
Originally published March 2020 by Bill Sorenson, VP of Strategy FinTech – CISO, Netgain in New Jersey CPA Magazine March/April Edition. Full magazine can be viewed at njcpa.org. Cybersecurity challenges and data breaches continue to grow