Inspire a Winning Team Culture Through Action, Not Just Words

Culture is the Heartbeat of an Organization Culture is often referred to as the heartbeat of an organization because it represents the collective beliefs, values, behaviors, and attitudes that permeate every aspect of a company’s underlying fabric. It shapes the organization’s identity, guides decision-making, and influences employee behaviors for better or for worse. A strong […]
The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid with EEOC Complaints

This article is an excerpt from a full blog on Insperity.com. Read the complete post here. A common threat faced by employers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint. The top five EEOC complaints reported nationally are related to: They carry many risks for your business: Here’s how you can prevent EEOC complaints against […]
Let’s Talk Consent in Cyber Monitoring

When Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), or anyone in the technology and cybersecurity sector, hear the term “cyber monitoring,” they think the same thing. It brings to mind companies that are tracking internal systems to look for anomalies that occur in an internal system: things like visiting unauthorized websites or accessing confidential files. But in […]
A Strong National Cyber Strategy is Good– Even If You Disagree With It

The White House released the National Cybersecurity Strategy in early March 2023. It articulates a clear vision for a desirable end-state, the principles that should guide cybersecurity policy to achieve that end-state, and concrete objectives that will demonstrate progress towards that goal. The Office of the National Cyber Director and the National Security Council staff […]
Invisible Data: Raise the Bar on the Cyberspace Attacker

The new National Cybersecurity Strategy from the White House has recently been published. There are undoubtedly controversial recommendations, such as calls for the imposition of liability for insecure software products and services and the increase of military support of private cybersecurity, and I look forward to those debates. I praise the National Cybersecurity Strategy for […]
Why Employee Training is a Company-Critical Initiative

Employee training is one of the most significant investments your organization may make. It’s also one of the most critical initiatives impacting the long-term success of any business. Employees need information to do their jobs well. Most want to advance in their careers, and if your employees don’t evolve with the times, they and your company […]
Trusting Your Workforce Could Be Easier in 2023

Anyone who has pursued a job in security, whether in the public or private sector, is aware of the thorough and lengthy process it takes to attain a government security clearance even after being hired for a position. A trusted workforce is key for security organizations and companies. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s (DCSA) […]
The “Why” Behind Your People Strategy

If you’re not focused enough on your company’s most valuable asset — your people — you might be falling behind in your efforts to procure and retain employees. Furthermore, your organization may not be achieving the performance and results that you expect. You may need to revisit your people strategy. What is a people strategy? It’s your […]
Critical Infrastructure to Report Cyber Incidents

In March, President Biden signed the “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act” (CIRCIA) into law. CIRCIA applies to the Critical Infrastructure Sector, which includes entities that are “vital to the United States” and whose incapacitation or destruction would have an adverse effect on national security, the economy, or public health and safety. Entities subject […]
Making the Most of Tight Budgets: Key Cybersecurity Risk Levers

Cybersecurity professionals everywhere find themselves in a precarious situation, grappling with two major forces that will continue into 2023: These challenges are common among my clients. Many of them are looking for ways to address financial scarcity while trying to protect their organizations from evolving global threats. I’m advising them to leverage cybersecurity risk levers […]