It’s the middle of 2024 and the cybersecurity threats keep rising. Cybersecurity is not just an IT concern; it’s a critical aspect of business resilience and trust. At Ascension Global Technology (AGT), we understand the importance of a robust and holistic cybersecurity posture, and we recommend the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity...Read More

In the dynamic universe of today’s digital operations, businesses grapple with the challenge of merging two seemingly different orbits – compliance and cybersecurity. Learning to synchronize these crucial elements is pivotal for not only mitigating risks but also for sustaining a vibrant and resilient business performance.Understanding how to integrate these two areas is critical to...Read More

What is an Incident Response Plan and Why is it Important? An incident response plan (IRP) is a documented plan that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a cybersecurity incident. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, it’s essential for businesses to have an IRP in place to minimize the damage and respond...Read More

In 2023 businesses are facing increasing regulatory compliance requirements and cyber threats. Compliance and risk management are critical components of a business’s overall security posture. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of compliance and risk management for your business, and how AGT can help. What is Compliance? Compliance refers to adhering to...Read More

In recent years, cybercriminals have been increasingly using phishing attacks to gain access to sensitive information and resources. Phishing attacks involve the use of social engineering techniques to trick individuals into divulging their login credentials or other confidential data. Once the cybercriminals have obtained the login credentials, they can use them to launch account takeovers,...Read More

The Guide to Risk Management and Cybersecurity Assessments   The idea of understanding your cybersecurity risks, program, threats, and potential impacts seems like an obvious item on a business leader’s to-do list — yet often only done when a firm needs to “check a box” for compliance purposes. A proper assessment and analysis is the first...Read More

Today, many small and mid-sized businesses find themselves in similar situations when it comes to managing cybersecurity risks — they know there are prominent threats to their organization that they need to take seriously, but don’t have the means or knowledge to do so.  The first thought that comes to mind, especially with those firms...Read More

As we remain vulnerable to the constantly-evolving financial frauds and cybersecurity threat landscape and in light of recent events such as the QuickBooks payment scams, it’s important to be vigilant against any type of deception used to financially despair a person or organization — otherwise known as fraud.  Fraud takes many forms depending on the...Read More

Philosophically, the term “holistic” describes the interconnectedness of parts that represent a whole. The medical community refers to treating someone in their entirety using ALL factors, not just managing one particular symptom. These conceptual descriptions of the word also parallel how a holistic approach is used in cybersecurity.  Holistic cybersecurity utilizes ALL types of solutions...Read More

As we continue our journey with NIST, Here we show you what it means to “protect” while providing our readers with industry best practices towards your security program. A cybersecurity program’s “Protect” function is often the most thought-about area that organizations consider when looking to enhance their security program. It’s also the second of five...Read More