Archive for Cybersecurity

Keep Your Data Safe During a Nation-State Threat

Let’s take a look at what happened with SolarWinds and how the skills and strategies Agio uses day-to-day are excellent ways to protect yourself when the unexpected comes calling.

2021 SEC Division of Examinations Security Policies Report

The 2021 Examination Security Priorities report noted that even with the shift to work-from-home environments, financial services maintained continuity, resiliency, and dependability.

A Brief Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws

A brief overview of U.S. privacy laws that give protections to individuals regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by both the public and private sectors.

Hashed Passwords Are Personal Information Under U.S. Law

How a bad actor group affects the legal implications of cracking hashed passwords, what SHA-256 is, & how it affects your company.

SEC Adopts Rules Permitting E-Signature Authorization

On November 17, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to allow e-signatures, subject to certain prerequisites, on documents filed with the SEC via the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system.

Hackers Compromise Nearly 2,000 Robinhood Accounts

Nearly 2,000 users of stock trading and investment app Robinhood are the latest victims of a steady string of financially motivated cyber-attacks.

Incomplete XDR Coverage Leaves You Vulnerable

Imagine yourself in this situation: You’re a diverse global company. COVID-19 is everywhere and hurting business, so you have to furlough some people.

Guide to Reducing Risk in Shared Workspaces

As alternative investment firms consider reopening their offices, many hedge fund and private equity CTOs are asking about the cybersecurity implications of moving to a shared office model.

The Hidden ROI of HITRUST Certification

Pursuing a HITRUST certification might free up key resources to accelerate your business.

How Insider Threats Exposed Twitter (and How You Can Prevent That)

This week was rough for Twitter- they suffered a major breach that led to high-profile accounts being hacked.

How Agio Securely Empowers Remote Users

Telecommuting isn’t new, but not every business thought it was right for them. Enter COVID-19: the virus that turned outdated thinking on its head.

4 Reasons Why You Need a HITRUST Partner Now

Four reasons why our clients are finding value in our HITRUST Advisory Partnership now more than ever.