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Remote and hybrid work have become the norm across the Greater Sacramento region, but the security gaps they create are growing faster than most organizations realize. As teams spread across home offices, coworking spaces, and satellite locations, the attack surface expands right along with them. Misconfigurations, unmonitored devices, weak access controls, and inconsistent patching routines are now some of the most common entry points for threat actors targeting local businesses and public-sector partners. We published a full breakdown on how remote work is reshaping cybersecurity risk in our region, why smaller organizations are being hit the hardest, and what steps actually make an impact. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g3xR_HsY

California’s updated data protection regulations will create a higher security standard for every business in the Greater Sacramento region. The new rules require independent cybersecurity audits, high risk data protection assessments, stronger consent practices, and documented incident readiness. Most organizations are not set up for this level of scrutiny. The regulations become effective in 2026, with additional requirements activating in 2027 and audit submissions continuing into 2028. These timelines redefine what the state considers reasonable security and place greater responsibility on businesses to prove their controls are in place and functioning. Our overview covers what the new rules mean and the security areas worth evaluating as the timelines approach. https://lnkd.in/gNPRd4fv

The HIPAA Security Rule could change significantly, with final review projected for June of 2027. HHS has proposed stricter requirements around risk analysis, asset inventories, incident response, documentation, and cybersecurity safeguards. Nothing is final yet, but the direction is clear enough that healthcare organizations should be paying attention now.

Ransomware attackers aren’t only pursuing large enterprises with sophisticated security teams in Greater Sacramento. Small and midsized organizations are attractive targets because they often manage valuable data, rely on aging infrastructure, and have limited internal security resources. Three areas deserve immediate attention: Confirm Remote Desktop Protocol isn’t exposed directly to the internet Make sure endpoints are protected by EDR, not only antivirus Verify backups are current, tested, and isolated from the primary network These checks won’t address every security risk, but they can close several common paths attackers use to enter an environment and disrupt operations. In this video, Vision Quest Cyber President Paul-Micah Deniz explains what Greater Sacramento organizations should be checking now. Concerned about what your business exposes externally? Contact our team to discuss an assessment.

The HIPAA Security Rule may be changing, but the final direction is still uncertain. For healthcare organizations, now is a good time to review the basics: risk analysis, encryption, MFA, asset inventory, vendor oversight, and documentation. We broke down what Sacramento healthcare organizations should know. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gzMxQKNQ

Construction teams are already working inside platforms with AI-enabled features. That creates a new leadership responsibility: understanding where AI is active, what project data it can access, and how those tools fit into the firm’s expectations for security, privacy, and oversight. Vision Quest helps construction firms bring visibility and structure to AI use across their technology environment. Visit vqis.net to learn more.