The impacts of Reactive -vs- Proactive cyber security is very real!

Reactive -vs- Proactive; is there really a benefit to business? After correlating years worth of industry data the business and consumer impacts are quite clear but illustrating this information is difficult. We have created this infographic to help you make the business case for being proactive about security. After all … Lazarus Alliance is Proactive Cyber Security®!

What should be painfully obvious is that by taking proactive steps you avoid about 96% of all breach potential. While there is no such thing as a perfect solution you will be significantly less susceptible to cyber crime and not as likely to be in a reactive response.

While holistic governance in security, privacy, risk and cyber-law is increasingly complex and you are charged with delivering GRC guidance to your organization that they understand. The security industry has been conditioned to accept the “inevitable breach” and engage a reactive incident response plan. We have changed that paradigm in part with ITAM. The IT Audit Machine gives you everything you need to succeed. The Americas, Europe, Asia, MENA or wherever strong IT security policies and holistic GRC is needed and we deliver the foundation your company needs.

Why should only big business be able to afford world class technology security executive representation? You retain attorneys and accountants to perform complex tasks and represent you; retain technology security executive services and subject matter experts just the same!

Lazarus Alliance brings internationally recognized expert technology security executives to work for you. Your Personal CXO ® is the global hot-spot for retaining the services of the best and brightest subject matter experts in Cyberspace Law, IT Security and operations, IT Risk and Governance, Compliance, Policy and more!

Our clients range range from start-ups on up to multinational corporations from all business sectors from all around the world. We can help your organization too! If your company depends on technology for the success of your business; and what company does not in our technically connected global business community? You need qualified proactive cyber security assistance to implement effective controls and countermeasures.

Lazarus Alliance Cybervisors® are here to help!

The alternative may be that your company is on the next industry breach report and you are stepping down from your position because you could have done more to protect your company.

The Proverbial Identity Theft Bus Will Run You Over!

Think about a time when you had a single credit card lost or stolen and how much of a pain that experience was. Now imagine if your entire wallet was lost or stolen and the exponential magnitude of pain in the patootie that would be for you.

If you are a subscriber to identity theft protection disservice providers, they are the custodians of a subscriber’s (this means you!) entire portfolio of financial account information, credit cards numbers, current and former address history, family names, social security number, power of attorney and everything else you care to chuck into their systems. To make matters worse, you can now add web site account user names and passwords.

What you now have is a cornucopia of identity theft and cyber criminal fun all in one place, neatly packaged up for hackers in one convenient location. Referring back to my wallet analogy, the database entrusted to these identity theft protection disservice providers is bigger than your wallet; it’s now your entire financial and personal history.

Not only are these providers reckless, they are incompetent from a cyber security and consumer protection perspective. Further proof that you are precariously about to be swinging in the wind is to only look as far as their advertisements and marketing campaigns. They seem to think that it makes great advertising to ridicule Russian hackers or other cyber criminals portrayed as troglodytes.

When you poke a stick into a hornets’ nest, eventually you are going to get stung. In doing so, these identity theft protection disservice providers risk the subscribers mother lode of personal identity data for the sake of theatrics. You may recall a rather stupid marketing stunt by a CEO with a bullhorn shouting his social security number out. He could not prevent his own identity from being stolen 12+ times and counting. How can they protect subscribers?

Now comes a bigger consumer problem that would add insult to injury. Have you ever looked at the policy acknowledgement for your financial institution? I’ll share some current language to Chase which states:

“We may at our option change the parameters for the password used to access the Online Service (“Password”) without prior notice to you, and if we do so, you will be required to change your password the next time you access the Online Service. To prevent unauthorized access to your accounts and to prevent unauthorized use of the Online Service, you agree to protect and keep confidential your Card number, account number, PIN, User ID, Password, or other means of accessing your accounts via the Online Service. The loss, theft, or unauthorized use of your Card numbers, account numbers, PINs, User IDs, and Passwords could cause you to lose some or all of the money in your accounts, plus any amount available under your overdraft protection credit line, or draws on your credit card account. It could also permit unauthorized persons to gain access to your sensitive personal and account information and to use that information for fraudulent purposes, including identity theft. If you disclose your Card numbers, account numbers, PINs, User IDs, and/or Passwords to any person(s) or entity, you assume all risks and losses associated with such disclosure. If you permit any other person(s) or entity, including any data aggregation service providers, to use the Online Service or to access or use your Card numbers, account numbers, PINs, User IDs, Passwords, or other means to access your accounts, you are responsible for any transactions and activities performed from your accounts and for any use of your personal and account information by such person(s) or entity. If you believe someone may attempt to use or has used the Online Service without your permission, or that any other unauthorized use or security breach has occurred, you agree to immediately notify us at 1-877-242-7372, (J.P. Morgan Online clients only, call 866-265-1727 or 302-634-5115 for international clients).”

Here is another from Wells Fargo which states the same:

“You are responsible for protecting your password and account information by not disclosing your personal account information to others (including your ATM PIN, online username, and password).”

I can’t help but see the proverbial bus that will run over consumers when an identity theft protection disservice provider is breached. Consumers will look to their banks for assistance and the banks will refuse to cover the damages. It’s not due to consumer negligence. It’s due to custodian negligence and deceptive business practices of these identity theft protection disservice providers.

Look before you leap!

Lazarus Alliance is Proactive Cyber Security®

We are excited that you are interested in this Lazarus Alliance Employment Opportunity. Please review these position highlights and complete the form below to initiate your consideration for employment.

Job Location:

Candidates must be United States citizens and reside within the continental United States to be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting IT audits, integrated IT/operations audits, Compliance testing and special projects as assigned. You will lead audits and deliver recommendations that add value to, and improve the efficiency of company operations.

All Lazarus Alliance employees are responsible for assisting in business development.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Plan and perform internal audits to assess control design and effectiveness for information systems and SOX controls testing as outlined in the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Supervise Information Systems Internal Audit engagements, as assigned.
• Prepare audit programs, work papers detailing audit procedures, and ensure adequate audit evidence in accordance with departmental and professional standards.
• Communicate audit findings and opportunities for improvement to management.
• Assist the external auditors, as applicable.
• Perform special projects of varying complexity and business focus as directed by Internal Audit Management. Provide IT audit assistance on financial, operational, and integrated audits.
• Act as a department liaison to various PetSmart business functions and committees as determined by Internal Audit Department Management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with various control owners and other constituents throughout the organization.
• Understand and assess the Information Systems (IS) business area objectives, risks and controls to ensure significant risks are identified and appropriate controls are established to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, and IT and retail industry trends and threats.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or other relevant analytical field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in IS/IT audit, information security, and/or compliance.

Certification Required: One or more of the following certifications is required:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) (Lazarus Alliance will sponsor QSA certification holders.)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

General Experience Required:

• Working knowledge of IS/IT Auditing and Internal Auditing concepts.
• Familiarity with some but preferably all of our core assessment frameworks including: PCI DSS, FedRAMP, HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley 404, SSAE 16, ISO 27000, Safe Harbor and CIP NERC standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience with internal control frameworks, professional audit standards, leading practices, security and trust models, and guidelines (e.g. HORSE, COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Working knowledge of business management concepts (i.e. objectives, risks, and controls).
• Proven experience documenting and performing a full audit program to completion.
• Good understanding of technologies and controls including those related to OS, database, network, and application security.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management (technical and non-technical) and other colleagues, demonstrating strong initiative, mature judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and a customer service orientation.
• Must possess a “can-do” attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate.
• Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive.
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, productively and follow through on all responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion.

Additional Training Provided by Lazarus Alliance:

Candidates will receive training in Lazarus Alliance proprietary technologies and methodologies unique to the industry including:

• The IT Audit Machine®
• The Policy Machine®
• Continuum®
• Your Personal CXO®
• The Security Trifecta®
• HORSE Project wiki®

About Lazarus Alliance:

Lazarus Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Lazarus Alliance is Proactive Cyber Security®

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