Micheal Small, Author at Tandem Cyber Solutions

Information Security Penetration Testing

The Importance of a Penetration Test

As information technology professionals, we all know that system and network administrators are overworked while developers are notoriously behind schedule. This unfortunate combination causes inherent vulnerabilities to the technical infrastructure of even the most security-conscious companies in today’s market. To compensate for these risks, penetration tests have become a staple of every well-managed security program.

By Micheal Small, 1 month1 month ago

Penetration Testing

What to Expect During Your First Penetration Test

“What should I expect during my first penetration test?” If you have developed a new working relationship with a cyber security firm, this is a question you’ve probably asked yourself a time or two. Having a penetration test is a crucial first step in protecting your organization from malicious cyber Read more…

By Micheal Small, 2 months2 months ago

Insurance Insurance Data Security Act SC SCIDSA

5 Huge Mistakes Insurance Agency Are Making With SCIDSA

SCIDSA has been around for a year now. Enough time that agencies everywhere should be just about fully implemented. Unfortunately, this is not the case. More often than not, we see that local agencies are not anywhere near compliant. This list covers the 5 biggest mistakes we have seen at Read more…

By Micheal Small, 2 years2 months ago

Information Security Insurance Insurance Data Security Act SC SCIDSA

What is the South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act, and How Does Tandem Cyber Solutions Help Their Clients?

South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act The South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act (SCIDSA) is a data security/compliance law targeting insurance industry-related businesses operating in South Carolina and those persons licensed to operate by the South Carolina Department of Insurance (DOI). The SCIDSA was passed by the General Assembly on Read more…

By Micheal Small, 2 years ago

Insurance Insurance Data Security Act Monitoring SC SCIDSA

As a small insurance agency, how do I know if I have been breached?

Organizations are being breached every day at an outstanding rate. Hackers typically do not discriminate on the size of the organization, but rather focus on how soft the target is. In layman’s terms, this means how easy it is to get around a target’s security. Most people mistakenly believe that Read more…

By Micheal Small, 2 years2 years ago

Cyber Security Basics Information Security

Misconceptions about Cyber Security Attacks

Businesses often mistakenly believe they will not be targeted or that they will know when they are attacked immediately. These are deadly myths that will leave organizations unprepared for the threats out there. This week we discuss the fallacies of these beliefs and how businesses can transcend these old thoughts Read more…

By Micheal Small, 2 years2 years ago

Cyber Security Basics Information Security

What’s a Breach?

Many times, as an Information Security Professional I forget that somethings aren’t common knowledge to my customers. I live in this cyber security world 24/7 but they just dip their toes in the water occasionally. This week we are going to get down to the basics like Vince Lombardi Read more…

By Micheal Small, 3 years2 years ago

Cyber Security Basics Information Security

Talk Layered Security to Me

One of the amazing questions I received this week was about layered security. “What does that look like Micheal?” This week I’ll break down common ways for small businesses to implement multiple levels of security into their business networks to stop the cyber bad guys. Text book definition At Read more…

By Micheal Small, 3 years2 years ago

HIPAA Information Security

Why the new HIPAA Meetup?

This week, I decided I’d like to take a break from the educational blogs Tandem has been doing and get a little personal. I want to introduce our new meetup group, “Charleston HIPAA and Healthcare Risk Management Meetup” and I wanted to tell the story behind the group. Starting Read more…

By Micheal Small, 3 years2 years ago

HIPAA Information Security

What are the steps to a HIPAA compliant program?

A HIPAA compliance program looks different from one organization to the next, depending on their specific needs. Although varied, each program goes through a similar cycle that I will outline in this week’s blog. Keep in mind, the cycle typically repeats on a yearly schedule as mandated by HIPAA. Read more…

By Micheal Small, 3 years2 years ago