Jacob Nix
RISCPoint Awarded Prestigious FedRAMP® and StateRAMP 3PAO Status
RISC Point Advisory Group, Limited (RISCPoint) is proud to announce its successful achievement of the highly esteemed Third-Party...
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Jason Kor
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
Cybersecurity Breaches at Las Vegas Resorts: Understanding the MGM and Caesars Incidents
Las Vegas is usually known for making and taking fortunes at the casino, but money is changing hands in a new way. Recent cybersecurity...
Jason Kor
- Sep 11
- 4 min
The Issue with BYOD
Lots of companies allow the workforce to use personal computers. The bring-your-own-device or BYOD model is appealing because it reduces...
Chad Gross
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Understanding the New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Implications, Insights, and Compliance
On July 12, 2023, the European Commission adopted an Adequacy Decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (‘DPF’). In this post, we...
Tony Bai
- Aug 21
- 4 min
NIST 800-171 Revision 3 Draft and What It Means for Federal Contractors
NIST SP 800-171 Overview The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides security requirements and guidance to US...
Bennett Warner
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Penetration Testing vs. Red Teaming: Understanding the Differences
Information security has become a critical concern for businesses in today's digital world. Two commonly used methods to assess an...
Adam Lubbert
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Leveraging Outsourced Expertise for Enhanced Security, Risk, and Compliance Internal Audits
Introduction In an interconnected world where cybersecurity threats are on the rise, organizations are prioritizing the protection of...
Adam Lubbert
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Simplifying ISO/IEC 27001: The Benefits of Partnering for Implementation
In the fast-paced world of information security, organizations often face challenges when implementing standards like ISO/IEC 27001....
Jacob Nix
- Jul 31
- 1 min
RISCPoint Welcomes Adam Lubbert as Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Services
RISCPoint Advisory Group, an industry leader in providing custom-tailored cybersecurity and compliance services, is proud to announce the...
Tony Bai
- Jul 24
- 4 min
Getting Started with Your FedRAMP Rev. 4 to Rev. 5 Transition
On May 30, 2023, FedRAMP released the FedRAMP Revision 5 Baselines and Transition Plan. Since that release, the FedRAMP Program...
Jacob Nix
- Jul 17
- 1 min
RISCPoint Welcomes Jason Kor, as Director of Cybersecurity Compliance Services
RISCPoint Advisory Group, an industry leader in providing custom-tailored information security services, is pleased to announce the...
Bennett Warner
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Preparing for Your First Penetration Test: Key Considerations for Success
Penetration testing is a critical component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy as it simulates a real-world cyber-attack and...
Jacob Nix
- Jul 3
- 1 min
RISCPoint Welcomes Bennett Warner as Cybersecurity Services Practice Leader
RISCPoint Advisory Group, an industry leader in providing custom-tailored cybersecurity and compliance services, is proud to announce the...
Tony Bai
- Jun 20
- 3 min
FedRAMP Rev 5: What You Need to Know
Everyone has been waiting a long time, but it’s finally here! FedRAMP has released the FedRAMP Revision 5 Baselines and Transition Plan!...
Jacob Nix
- Jun 5
- 2 min
RISCPoint Welcomes Tony Bai as Executive Vice President for Public Sector
RISCPoint Advisory Group, an industry leader in providing custom-tailored cybersecurity and compliance services, is proud to announce the...
Jacob Nix
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Why Every Organization Can Benefit from Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity is a vital component to any organization’s self-preservation. Every day, we access sensitive pieces of information, from...
Jacob Nix
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
Gone Phishing: Social Engineering and Cybersecurity
If there’s one thing cybercriminals excel in, it’s the art of manipulation. Every day, hackers exploit human elements to obtain sensitive...
Ryan McCartney
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
An Introduction to FISMA
Few pieces of legislation have become as important and relevant for federal data security standards and guidelines as the Federal...
Ryan McCartney
- Sep 13, 2022
- 3 min
4 Key Benefits of Complying with the NIST CSF
If you’ve been considering using the CSF as the security standard for your organization, we’d fully agree. Here’s why. The National...
Jacob Nix
- Sep 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is a vCISO, and Do I Need One?
Every organization needs a strong security foundation and compliance posture - regardless of size or industry. While security encompasses...
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