Author: Frankie Wallace

Frankie Wallace-headshotFrankie Wallace writes on a variety of different topics, from politics to cybersecurity, and contributes to many blogs online. Wallace currently resides in Boise, Idaho and is a recent graduate of the University of Montana.

The Mental Health Toll on Cybersecurity Professionals and What Organizations Can Do to Address It

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Mental Health Toll on Cybersecurity Professionals

Cybersecurity is a stressful industry. Every year, despite the best efforts of the greatest minds in the business, millions of data breaches slip through the cracks, and hackers find their way in. That can cost businesses and individuals billions of dollars and put sensitive information in the wrong hands. Cybersecurity professionals are constantly trying to … Read more

Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in Telehealth

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Cybersecurity issues in Telehealth

The healthcare industry has been notoriously lackluster when it comes to cybersecurity for a long time now. The long story short is that doctors are more focused on caring for their physical patients than they are on worrying about their data. That is on top of the fact that major health issues like COVID-19 are … Read more

Cyber Whistleblowing: What Employers Should Know

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Cyber Whistleblowing

As businesses adopt emerging technologies like AI and VR, professional lives are growing more connected to the internet and, therefore, the world. While this can drastically improve efficiency and contribute to business growth, it has also led to a rise in cyber-attacks — and not just for tech companies. Cybercrime is affecting industries beyond tech, … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity by Industry

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Cybersecurity by Industry

The cybersecurity risks of each industry vary as much as the tools each sector uses. Some industries will get greater attention from hackers looking for valuable financial data. Sectors related to infrastructure are often targeted to cause disruption. This means professionals in each industry have to tailor their approach to cybersecurity.  Let’s review some of … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Mental Health Services

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Cybersecurity in Mental Health

The importance of cybersecurity in the modern world cannot be understated. Over the last two years, we’ve seen cybercrime take off as criminals attempt to leverage pandemic fears and insecurities to steal money from the average citizen. COVID-19 birthed a second pandemic of cybercrime, and those using virtual tools for mental health services are uniquely … Read more

Comparing the Cybersecurity Methods Between Private Accountants and Accounting Services

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Cybersecurity and Accounting

Financial technology (Fintech) is the lifeblood of accountants these days. Whether accountants work for private clients or operate services for larger firms on a public level, they need the tools, software, and technology for accurately and quickly tracking finances and auditing systems. But now, facing a digital landscape plagued by more cybersecurity threats than ever … Read more