by Dale Crump | Dec 6, 2023 | Security and Privacy
A key factor that influences the success of any security program is the buy-in and support of executive management. Executive management establishes the “tone at the top” of the organization, and any initiatives the company takes will reflect that tone....
by Dale Crump | Nov 10, 2023 | Security and Privacy
With the growing number of cyberattacks and malicious activities targeting organizations of all sizes, it has become essential for businesses to implement robust security measures to protect their sensitive data and maintain their reputation. However, one often...
by Dale Crump | Sep 18, 2023 | Security and Privacy
In the world of cybersecurity, a common misunderstanding often exists within organizations – the distinction between security events and security incidents. We audit a lot of organizations’ incident management protocols, and the lack of a distinction between...
by Dale Crump | Sep 18, 2023 | Best Practices
Selecting an audit firm can, and probably should, feel daunting. After all, you hopefully will work with this firm for many years to come, so it shouldn’t be a rushed decision. Many organizations make the mistake of letting cost be the primary driver of choosing an...
by Dale Crump | Sep 18, 2023 | Best Practices
There is no doubt in my mind that I have seen vastly more audit horror stories and unsatisfied auditees on public forums and social media than I have seen people raving about a positive audit experience. Auditing is an extremely tough profession, and we auditors often...
