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Author: Nick Graf, ARM, CISSP, CEH
Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Risk Control

Nick has more than a decade of information security experience and specializes in data leakage prevention, security policies, incident response, data breach and security awareness.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a Master of Science in Computers, Information & Network Security from DePaul University. Nick Holds the CIPP/E which is focused on the data privacy regulations of the EU and the GDPR, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) designation. Nick is also a Fellow of Information Privacy with the IAPP.

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By Nick Graf, ARM, CISSP, CEH
Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Risk Control
Five recent developments in ransomware – and what to expect next
In this post, we’ll discuss recent changes we’ve seen in the tools, tactics and procedures used by ransomware attackers, and share new information on detection avoidance, decryption tools and industries that may face the highest risk.
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By Nick Graf, ARM, CISSP, CEH
Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Risk Control
Managing a remote workforce? Protect your employees and your business from cybersecurity risk
More than ever before, companies of all sizes are allowing employees to work remotely. Unfortunately, some organizations are not fully prepared for this sudden change to a remote workforce. Telecommuting can potentially put your company at increased risk of a cyberattack.
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By Nick Graf, ARM, CISSP, CEH
Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Risk Control
Ransomware: A Hidden, Growing Threat to Healthcare
Understanding and protecting against the growing ransomware threat to healthcare organizations.
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By Nick Graf, ARM, CISSP, CEH
Assistant Vice President, Information Security, Risk Control
Growing Healthcare Cybersecurity Concerns Center on Connected Medical Devices
Healthcare system and patient cyberattacks continue to increase significantly, exposing vulnerabilities in information technology and network-connected diagnostic equipment. In fact, a report published by NetScout, shows that attacks on hospitals and physicians’ offices increased as much as 1,400% from 2017 to 2018 as cybercriminals continue to find success exploiting internal healthcare networks.