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Posted September 27, 2020
In the past decade, there has been a growing number of reported cases of cyberattacks which have led to the loss of data and disruptions of business operations. Companies in different sectors have ended up paying lots of cash to repair the damage and recover lost data, while some attacks have led to irreparable consequences.
SaaS and information technology organizations have also fallen victim to phishing, malware and other potentially catastrophic threats. If your business is in this sector, it is crucial that you are aware of the risks.
Every day, tech companies launch revolutionary products into the market. Despite the growing popularity of these software-as-a-service deployments, security remains a critical hurdle that prevents prospects and clients from adopting them.
In today’s world, cybersecurity is no longer an option, or a unique selling point. Your business must demonstrate the company’s commitment to keeping your client and prospects’ data secure. They must be aware that you operate your SaaS offering reliably and in a highly secure manner.
ISO 27001 certification is the standard for information security that is globally accepted. It shows that the company focuses on achieving all cybersecurity best practices. If your tech company hasn’t acquired this certification yet, then your likelihood of attracting security-conscious prospects is low. What’s more, you are likely to experience higher attrition among your current customers.
Here are the ISO 27001 best practices for SaaS and information technology providers, summarized in three fundamental approaches:
The growing need for digital solutions for all business functions created the need for technology-related security standards. As such, this certification was established to offer the right guidance for businesses to protect their data and that of their clients.
Here’s why companies in the SaaS and information technology sector should consider ISO 27001 Certification for their resources:
An ISO 27001 risk assessment will aid your company’s objective of identifying, analyzing, and evaluation of weaknesses in your information security systems and approaches. Here are the key benefits that you’ll get when you let GreyCastle Security conduct a risk assessment for your SaaS or tech company:
Business offering SaaS and information technology solutions are among the most likely targets for cyberattack threats. Considering the nature of your operations, you must make information security a top security consideration.
But, it can be hard to get it right when you also have other business obligations to take care of. From boosting your customer satisfaction and retention to generating lead conversions to handling the company accounting books, there’s no limit to the number of tasks that may take your entire time. Hiring an internal expert to help with the process means an extra expense, and they may also lack the appropriate skill or resources for exhaustive work.
GreyCastle Security comes through as a reliable service for all your needs in terms of ISO 27001 risk assessments. We’ll relieve you from the hard job of keeping your client and business data safe, and provide advanced solutions to counter the constantly evolving cybersecurity threats.
We offer tailored ISO 27001 assessments for information technology providers and other specialized industries as well. Our inspections ensure that you are compliant with the available national and international regulations, and you’ll also benefit significantly from our valuable insights and apt guidance.
Whether you are a tech company, a healthcare organization, teaching facility, HIPAA covered entity, or a business associate, we can help you assess your system for risks and potential threats.
Contact us today for a customized ISO 27001 risk assessment for your tech company. If you require more guidelines on ISO 27001 certification specific to the SaaS and information technology sector, be sure to download our whitepaper!
ISO 27001 is the only international standard for the governance of information assets, creating an effective and sustainable Information Security Management System (ISMS).
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Ho Chin is Chief Financial Officer at GreyCastle Security. In this role, Ho leads Finance, HR, IT and Professional Development. As part of the executive leadership team, Ho works to establish the company’s overall strategy and ensure proper execution of the supporting initiatives pertaining to the above areas of responsibility.
Prior to joining GreyCastle Security, Ho led finance and administrative functions at multiple private equity and venture-backed portfolio companies across multiple industries. Ho holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University in Centre County, Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dan Kalil is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board Chairman at GreyCastle Security. In this role, Dan provides vision, leadership and strategies that drive GreyCastle Security’s position as an industry leader. With an emphasis on customer success, Dan’s profitable growth model leverages a customer-centric business approach that balances employee wellbeing and social responsibility.
Prior to becoming CEO, Dan served as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, during which he supported multiple acquisitions and helped the organization achieve substantial sales growth. In addition to serving as CEO at GreyCastle Security, Dan continues to hold the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Assured information Security (AIS) in Rome, New York, a company he co-founded in 2001.
Over the course of the last 22 years, Dan has been committed to advancing the state of cybersecurity and has played an instrumental role in the identification and development of critical, next-generation cyber capabilities. He has held positions in almost every facet of cybersecurity, beginning as a computer forensic examiner and progressing through the management and executive leadership ranks. In addition to co-founding AIS, Dan has facilitated multiple cybersecurity startups, raised investment capital and has served in various lead and support roles toward the acquisition of five companies in the last eight years.
Dan has a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Utica College in Utica, New York.
Michael Stamas is an entrepreneur, board member, Vice President and a founder of GreyCastle Security. With more than two decades of experience in the technology sector, Mike pairs his management and business development skills with a deep understanding of cybersecurity. Mike brings a unique brand of risk-based advising to GreyCastle clients and prospects.
Mike holds certifications in numerous security and technology related areas, including the Department of Homeland Security and other security technologies like Symantec, Cisco and Microsoft.
Mike plays an active role in his community and serves as a board member and Vice President of InfraGard Albany as well as an advisory board position with the Capital Region YMCA.
Mike has been recognized for his numerous achievements through various honors including the Albany Business Review’s prestigious 40 Under 40 award.
Dan Maynard serves as GreyCastle Security’s Chief Operating Officer, where he currently leads Sales, Marketing and Legal.
Dan has enjoyed a 30+ year career in the Information Technology and Telecommunications industry, during which time he has held various leadership positions for organizations such as Rochester Tel/RCI, Citizens Communications (Frontier), PAETEC Communications, IntegraOptics, tw telecom/Level3 and Centurylink.
In addition to various voice and data technology platforms, he possesses a strong background in leadership development, sales and marketing leadership, transformational leadership and strategic planning. Dan has a thirst for knowledge and as a committed lifelong learner, he encourages and supports professional development initiatives for his teams and continues his involvement with Vistage International.
Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he was selected as a member of their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.
When not at work, Dan enjoys traveling, golfing, attending Utica Comets hockey games and relaxing in the Adirondacks on beautiful Canada Lake with family and friends.
Dan Didier is the Vice President of Solutions and board member at GreyCastle Security.
Dan has been a cybersecurity practitioner for more than 20 years and uses his knowledge and experience to develop cybersecurity solutions that ensure readiness and preparedness.
Dan received his bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a master’s degree in Information Assurance from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.
Our Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs) have responded to hundreds of breaches, intrusions, malware infections, thefts, employee investigations, fraud cases and other incidents. Our highly-certified experts have extensive experience in command, coordination and correction of incidents in nearly every industry throughout North America, from local businesses to Fortune 500 international conglomerates.
Francesca LoPorto-Brandow is Director of Culture at GreyCastle Security. In this role, Francesca leads all social responsibility efforts and partnerships and develops effective strategies that promote organizational-wide behaviors and attitudes consistent with a culture of safety, inclusion, teamwork, motivation and high-performance.
Prior to this role, Francesca was Director of People & Culture at GreyCastle and with her leadership, the company’s culture has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a Nationally recognized Best Workplace, Albany Business Review Best Places to Work and Albany Times Union Top Workplaces.
Before joining GreyCastle Security, Francesca worked as an OD consultant and focused on strategic culture change at The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc. for more than six years. There, she facilitated client education sessions, coached leaders and teams, developed and executed consulting interventions and served as strategy project leader on various client engagements. Her work has taken her into Fortune 100 companies and across borders including Panama, Singapore and beyond.
Francesca is a Lean Six Sigma–certified Green Belt, a proud YWCA-GCR board member and in 2013, she coordinated and emceed the inaugural TEDx Troy—a livestream of TEDCity 2.0. Since 2012, she has coordinated and emceed the Troy 100 Forum, a biannual forum for government, religious and community leaders to discuss issues vital to the future of Troy, New York.
Bilingual in English and Italian, Francesca holds a bachelor’s degree in Management and Technology from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management & Technology. She was awarded Cybersecurity Recruiter of the year North America in 2017 by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.
Jamie Aiello is Senior Vice President of Services and Product Management at GreyCastle Security. In this position, Jamie is responsible for leading a high performing and well-balanced team that is ultimately responsible for the identification, selection, execution and successful performance of our company’s diverse portfolio of cybersecurity offerings.
Prior to joining GreyCastle Security, Jamie has held leadership positions with Annese and Associates, ConvergeOne and BlueSky IT Partners with a focus on delivering cost effective information technology solutions for companies across multiple verticals.
Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, a master’s degree in Business Administration from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and a master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.