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Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now The payments industry is constantly evolving, with new payment methods and technologies being introduced at a rapid pace. While [...]

How Does a vCISO Help Companies Pass Audits?

How Does a vCISO Help Companies Pass Audits?

May, 2022 | Foster Charles

A virtual chief information security officer (vCISO) is a third-party cybersecurity specialist who performs the same functions as an in-house chief information security officer (CISO). But unlike [...]

How vCISO Services Can Help You Keep Pace with Information Security

How vCISO Services Can Help You Keep Pace with Information Security

May, 2022 | Foster Charles

Cisco defines information security as processes and tools designed and deployed to protect sensitive business information from unauthorized modification, disruption, destruction, and inspection. Put [...]

The Strategic Outline of a vCISO Program

The Strategic Outline of a vCISO Program

May, 2022 | Foster Charles

The Charles IT vCISO program is a multi-stage project that aims to completely revamp and improve the way your business approaches data protection. It’s a great way to keep up with the ever-evolving [...]

Give Your Company Strategic Security Direction With a vCISO

Give Your Company Strategic Security Direction With a vCISO

April, 2022 | Foster Charles

If you’re like most business owners, you know that cybersecurity is a crucial part of keeping your company safe and running smoothly. However, you may not have the expertise or time to create a [...]

How Can a vCISO Help With Compliance?

How Can a vCISO Help With Compliance?

April, 2022 | Foster Charles

A chief information security officer (CISO) is a senior-level executive who’s in charge of securing a company’s digital assets. They lead in developing and implementing measures to protect the [...]

The Advantages of Hiring a vCISO: Why You Need a Dedicated Security Resource

The Advantages of Hiring a vCISO: Why You Need a Dedicated Security Resource

April, 2022 | Foster Charles

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer, or vCISO, can be a huge help to companies that are looking to improve their cybersecurity posture. By providing specific, tailored guidance and [...]

How To Get SOC 2 Compliance: Why SIEM Is A Game Changer

How To Get SOC 2 Compliance: Why SIEM Is A Game Changer

March, 2021 | Foster Charles

While today’s business leaders generally understand how important it is to implement multiple layers of security over their customer data, they can’t protect what they don’t know about. This is why [...]

5 Common Misconceptions About Managed Service Providers

5 Common Misconceptions About Managed Service Providers

December, 2020 | Foster Charles

Admittedly, not all managed service providers (MSPs) are created equal. As is the case in any industry, there are both good and bad options. Making the right choices depends on extensive research, as [...]

Cybersecurity in 2021: Charles IT’s Top 6 Recommendations

Cybersecurity in 2021: Charles IT’s Top 6 Recommendations

December, 2020 | Foster Charles

Change is the only constant in the world of cybersecurity, where new threats come and go as cybercriminals exploit new opportunities.

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