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The Ransom Dilemma: Are You Ready to Handle a Cyber Attack Without Paying Up?

The White House has expressed significant concerns over how cyber insurance policies are inadvertently fueling the rise of ransomware attacks. Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Adviser, has called on insurance companies to stop covering...

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Understanding Data Security Legal Obligations: Does It Really Apply to Me?

Data Privacy laws vary broadly across the United States, because, to a large extent, there’s not one single, comprehensive federal (or state/local)...

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Building a Robust Incident Response Plan: From Playbooks to Tabletop Exercises

In today's digital landscape, cyber incidents are not a matter of "if" but "when." A robust incident response plan is essential for businesses to...

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Cybersecurity Lessons and Best Practices in the Wake of the CrowdStrike Outage

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, even the most robust and respected solutions are not immune to disruptions. The recent outage experienced...

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The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on IT Risk Management and Compliance

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have emerged as transformative technologies with the potential to...

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Enabling Business Through IT: Beyond Cyber Constraints

In the modern business landscape, Information Technology (IT) is often viewed primarily through the lens of cybersecurity, focusing on its role in...

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Risk Assessments vs. Vulnerability Scans: Why Depth Matters

At Pelican3, we collaborate with many partners in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) industry. Risk...

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Adapting to Change: Mastering PCI DSS 4.0 Post-Implementation

In the evolving landscape of payment security, adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) remains paramount. With PCI...

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The Strategic Importance of SOC 2 Attestation in Today's Digital Ecosystem

In today's deeply interconnected landscape, cybersecurity and compliance serve as the foundational supports for the expansive structure of digital...

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Understanding NIST's Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: A Practical Update for All Organizations

In today’s digital age, facing cybersecurity challenges has become a norm for organizations, pushing the need for robust defense mechanisms to the...

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