When it comes to security in the modern world, you don’t have a choice anymore. Either get on board, or face serious risks, both in your professional and personal lives. The popularity of social media across demographics has severely threatened the security of both businesses and private users, and it’s showing no sign of stopping. […]
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What CPAs Must Know About Cybersecurity
The financial world faces a non-stop onslaught of cybercrime each and every day. Security systems, federal laws, and even international borders mean nothing to the modern cybercriminal – all they want is to take from you and your clients, by any means necessary. That’s why it’s so hard to protect against them – their methods […]
New York IT Provider Recognized as Industry Leader by ChannelE2E
The team of IT experts at Brainlink International is thrilled to announce that they have been named to this year’s Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs list by ChannelE2E. Every year ChannelE2E releases some extensively researched lists that rank MSP service providers in a variety of categories, and this year Brainlink International is honored to have […]
Brainlink’s Raj Goel talks SOPCULTURE on Evolved Radio
Brainlink founder Raj Goel appeared on the Evolved Radio podcast to talk about his Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Culture. Hosted by Todd Kane, the podcast features interviews with successful members of the business community to share best practices, insight, and strategy. Todd invited Raj on the show to talk through his development and implementation of […]
Brainlink International Redefines Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity for Professionals
Most IT consultants and providers want to believe they have disaster recovery and business continuity all figured out. They set up back-ups and assume that no matter how terrible the disaster, they’ll be able to bounce back immediately. However, the cybersecurity veterans at Brainlink International, are urging CFOs and COOs to redefine their concept of […]
Cybercriminals target businesses using sophisticated and convincing email account takeover strategy
Award-winning New York IT security expert from Brainlink warns CEOs, CFOs and COOs about the dangers of email account takeover scams. Manhattan’s Brainlink International is urging business leaders to be aware of the latest trend in cybercrime: email account takeovers. Cybercrime in any form can have devastating implications for businesses, but taking over the email […]
FINRA wants to help you keep your financial firm secure.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released a checklist last year — based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) cybersecurity framework, and the SRO’s Report on Cybersecurity Practices — which is made up of five key questions to help your firm analyze its security: Do you store, use or transmit personally identifiable information […]
Everything you need to know about the latest SEC OCIE Guidance Updates
The Security and Exchange Commission has released its first Investment Management Guidance Update in nearly two years, noting that “because funds are varied in their operations, they should tailor their compliance programs based on the nature and scope of their businesses”. A key factor in the update is that specified registrants are now required to use […]
The 5 Keys to an Effective Cyber Attack Response
Imagine this… A staff member returning from a business trip calls you frantically from the airport – they left their company-issued laptop at the hotel, but the hotel staff hasn’t been able to find it. The worst part – that device has access to sensitive company systems and data. WHAT DO YOU DO? IT emergencies […]
Feedback From Dr. Gerald M. Goldhaber
“The advice that Raj offered in his CNBC interview on the importance of using a two-factor ID system for email is spot-on! I use this strategy regularly and also use it for my iCloud login. Raj is also dead-on when he discusses the national banking system’s callous response to identity theft. If anything, banks more […]