Author: Grant Gilliam

The Importance of an Information Security GRC Program

In today’s interconnected world, businesses face an ever-growing array of cyber threats, from sophisticated attacks to regulatory pressures. With the stakes higher than ever, securing sensitive data, protecting assets, and ensuring compliance with legal and industry requirements are essential components of any successful business strategy. This is where a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)…

Launch of vCISO Services with Gilliam Security

I am excited to announce the launch of our new vCISO services — a game-changing solution designed to elevate your organization’s cybersecurity posture without the need for an in-house, full-time executive. In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Small to mid-sized businesses often face the challenge of securing their data and…

Third Party Security Risk Management

From acquisitions to mergers to software having integrations with systems outside of your organization’s span of control, third party security risk management has never been more important. One of the most famous examples where third party risk management failed was the acquisition of the Starwood brand by Marriott in 2016. Impact of Third Party Risk…

Cyber Insurance: To Get Paid or Not Be Paid

So you have bought cyber insurance. Let’s take a deep breath knowing that you can be assured that you will not be out millions of dollars should your legal team announce your organization has been breached. Or maybe your organization will hear the words, “we are unable to cover your expenses.” Unfortunately, the latter is…