Feb 2, 2026 Cybersecurity Insights | Heights Consulting Group

Role of leadership in cyber risk—why C-level strategy drives compliance, resilience, and patient safety in U.S. healthcare. Includes trends, responsibilities, and pitfalls.

We've seen an explosion of connected devices that have unlocked incredible efficiency, but they've also created a massive, often invisible, attack surface. The core security issues in iot really boil down to a simple, uncomfortable truth: billions of these interconnected devices were built for function, not defense. This reality makes them prime targets for cyberattacks

When you hear "compliance" in the financial industry, what comes to mind? For many, it's a maze of laws, rules, and standards that institutions have to follow just to keep their doors open. But it's so much more than a box-ticking exercise to avoid fines. At its heart, compliance is about protecting people, preserving the

So, what does it actually mean to be "HIPAA compliant"? At its core, it means your organization has put the right safeguards, policies, and procedures in place to protect sensitive patient data—what the law calls protected health information (PHI). It's not a certificate you hang on the wall or a box you check once. True

For defense contractors, CMMC compliance isn't just a regulatory hurdle; it's the bedrock of national security and the key to securing lucrative government contracts. The path to certification can seem daunting, filled with hundreds of controls and complex documentation requirements. This CMMC compliance checklist demystifies the process by breaking it down into 10 manageable, mission-critical