As the push towards SaaS solutions intensifies, you may be left wondering why so many businesses are in support of this transition. Migrating to the cloud is often beneficial, but remaining on-premise can also have negative impacts. For example, Atlassian is no...
Cybersecurity
Ally Financial cuts pipeline outages and eases security scanning with GitLab
Ally Financial has to meet its customer needs solely online, but using a time- consuming toolchain hurt DevOps efficiency and productivity. Adopting GitLab’s platform has changed that.At the heart of engineering excellence is DevSecOps. At the heart of DevSecOps is...
How to Shield Your Digital Assets from AI-Enhanced Ransomware Threats
The rise of AI has led to many incredible advancements in the digital world. With this new helpful technology, also comes individuals who want to use it for harm. Ransomware attacks were common before AI came into the picture, and with the help of A, they are harder...
Building Resilience in Healthcare IT Infrastructure through Cybersecurity Strategies
Cybersecurity is important in every industry but is especially vital in healthcare. Safety, compliance, and data protection become more important than ever. With cyber attacks on the rise, protecting sensitive patient data has become a main priority. Let’s explore...
A Review of FDA 483 Observations – Top Med Device Issues Sited & Proper Response
This article reviews what an FDA 483 Observation looks like, some of the more common issues flagged in medical device companies, and how to respond.
SPK and Associates Secures Spot on the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 List
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - SPK and Associates has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on...
CAPA: A Review of 21 C.F.R. §820.100 and FDA Warning Letter Trends
SPK and Associates routinely review warning letters to help our clients stay in step with FDA trends. One of the problem areas most often cited in company audits continue to be the CAPA system/program. This month we will take a look at some of the latest FDA...
Best Practices and Common Pitfalls in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
The rise of Artificial Intelligence has benefitted computer experts and technology-challenged individuals alike. However, this increase in AI tools also comes with caution. While AI is helpful, it is also always learning. Users must be cautious of what information...
Security Without Sacrifices: The Future of DevSecOps
DevSecOps encompasses development, IT operations, and the security practices maintained during the software development process. Ensuring security while providing continuous delivery of high-quality software is the goal of DevSecOps. Let’s explore some of its key...
5 Critical Steps to Master Threat Modeling For Your Products
Ensuring product security is a top priority for manufacturing companies. Although there are constant risks to security, they are avoidable. Threat modeling can help reduce, lessen, or fully prevent these risks. Let’s explore how threat modeling ensures the best...
Breaking down Zero Trust Architecture for CI/CD Pipelines
In recent years, remote work has become the norm for many organizations. With workers all around the globe on different networks, cybersecurity risks are much higher. System failures and hackers still pose risks even when working on the same network. All of these...
Security layers on a modern website
Last time, we looked at a basic website design. Now it’s time to start digging into the details around what’s really being used behind the scenes. This time, we’ll focus on security aspects. When a user starts their browser and connects...