Security and Privacy

Protecting the integrity of your data and systems is a battle you can't afford to lose.

New technologies make yesterday's security and privacy solutions obsolete. And the list of possible bad outcomes in the battle to protect the integrity of your data is a long one.

Our security and privacy specialists identify your organization's highest strategic risks, and, after comprehensive assessments using proven techniques, we help you design or strengthen your system controls, and your policies and procedures surrounding access, segregation of duties, monitoring procedures and more.

Services include:

• Identity Management
• Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) Compliance
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
• Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) Red Flags Rule Compliance
• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Compliance
• Penetration Testing
• Cyber Security
• Security Policy and Procedures

Security and Privacy Insights

Cloud computing: Security, privacy and strategy for the boardroom
McGladrey's Daimon Geopfert discusses the hidden costs and risk oversight strategies board members need to address as their organizations evaluate and adopt cloud computing solutions.

IT security failures: Detection and correction
The question isn't really "if" an IT security failure will occur, it's "when." This episode of NACD's BoardVision features Daimon Geopfert, McGladrey national leader for security and privacy, discussing the critical role board members play during the detection and correction phase of an incident

What's a Company's Biggest Security Risk? You.
McGladrey's Daimon Geopfert, national leader - security and privacy for business consulting, discusses in The Wall Street Journal how employees end up as the primary entry point for hackers.

Hacker hunters: Join the cyber security job boom
McGladrey's Daimon Geopfert, national leader - security and privacy for business consulting, discusses in FORTUNE how increasing threats are making cyber analysis a growth area for everyone from banks to startups.

Data protection for the insurance industry
Personally identifiable information is a popular target for criminals, as malicious breaches and cyber attacks are rapidly increasing. Find out how to implement proper controls to protect customer data, as well as your reputation and finances.

How will the PCI DSS impact your financial institution?
Find out how your organization will be impacted by the standard, hint - it's not just your IT department, and common challenges financial institutions experience with achieving compliance.

Holding the Beasts at Bay–Six Tips to Keep Your Midsized Company Safe from IT Security Threats
A breach of your IT systems could cost your company dearly. Learn about emerging threats and how to best protect your company against them.

Beware these Phish Tales: Protect against Internet Fraud
The accelerated rate of adoption of new technology in the United States has led to an increase in identity theft and instances of "phishing." Learn about these risks and how to successfully mitigate them.