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Mark Stevens
Contributing Writer, Corporate Technologies
Mark Stevens writes about managed IT, cybersecurity and technology operations for Corporate Technologies. He is the founder of The Syndicate and spent more than 25 years in marketing, sales and product development, including a decade at Atlas where he led the business through a 100x growth period. He works with the Corporate Technologies engineering team to turn day-to-day support and security work into practical guidance for small business owners. Technical claims in security and compliance articles are reviewed by a Corporate Technologies engineer before publication. Mark is based in Edina, Minnesota.
Articles by Mark
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Types of Cyberattacks
Explore the intricate world of cyber threats with our comprehensive guide on types of cyberattacks. Stay informed on tactics used by cybercriminals
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What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?
An ISMS is a documented program for managing information risk. What it contains, whether a small business needs one, and how it…
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What is MDR in Cyber Security?
Elevate your cyber defense with MDR, integrating cutting-edge technology and expert analysis for dynamic threat detection and response
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What is Hashing In Cybersecurity?
Hashing turns data into a fixed-length value that cannot be reversed. How it differs from encryption, and why it protects passwords and…
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What Is Disaster Recovery as a Service (DraaS)?
Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) provides swift, cloud-based solutions to safeguard business operations and data, ensuring business continuity
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Top Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks
NIST CSF 2.0, CIS Controls v8.1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS and CMMC explained, with what changed recently and how to pick…
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What Cyber Insurance Underwriters Actually Ask For
The controls on carrier questionnaires, why claims get reduced or denied, and how to prepare for renewal without a scramble.
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From Risk to Resilience: How Email Spam Filtering Affects Cyber Insurance
Learn how email spam filtering plays a crucial role in cybersecurity and the importance of this control in the context of cyber…
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From Risk to Resilience: Adding MFA to Cyber Insurance
MFA is a robust safeguard in an era marked by escalating cyber threats and breaches, offering an additional layer of protection beyond…
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From Risk to Resilience: Mastering Cyber Insurance for Better Security
Whether you accept the risk with fewer security controls in your environment, pay a higher insurance premium, and raise your likelihood of…
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Cloud Security Best Practices & Tips
Cloud security and compliance are essential for any organization. This article provides best practices on how to secure your cloud environment
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How to Implement Zero Trust: A Complete Guide
Zero trust is a strategy that verifies and secures every access request, regardless of what resource it accesses. Read more to learn…
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How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication and Single Sign-On
MFA and SSO are two authentication methods that can enhance your online security and user experience. But which one is better for…
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