The Schellman Blog

If you find yourself wondering what exactly an internal network penetration test is and whether or not your organization needs one, then you're in the right place. Many businesses invest heavily in external security but unknowingly remain vulnerable from the inside. That’s where internal pen tests come in handy. Yet despite their proven ability to help strengthen your overall security posture among numerous other notable benefits, it can be difficult to know where to start.

Tampa-based Schellman, a leading provider of cybersecurity attestation and compliance services, is pleased to announce that Craig Kallin has joined the firm as Chief Marketing Officer. Kallin is a senior marketing executive and business leader with 25+ years of experience serving financial institutions, professional services organizations, and well-known consumer brands.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an American law that establishes the standards for safeguarding the protected health information (PHI) of patients. Violations of HIPAA occur when there is unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of that sensitive data, and the related penalties aren’t just serious—they’re complicated as well.

If you’ve ever dieted before, you know the temptation to add something extra to your meal—you know, something actually tasty, or just something else that you believe will satisfy a craving.

In racing, the general idea for drivers is to improve their lap times as best they can—shaving off tenths of seconds can mean all the difference at the checkered flag. But there’s only so much they can control—the track layout is what it is, the setup of their car is set by their engineers.

Choosing your doctor is a big decision, right? You want someone licensed, with a medical degree, that can interpret your reported symptoms and treat you accordingly to your desired result—to feel better. It’s a personal relationship, so you likely research their practice, make sure they can accommodate your conditions, and check reviews on their bedside manner. Your doctor’s job is so important to your health, vetting them like this and feeling comfortable is important. The same is true for your HITRUST external assessor.

You know the phrase, “hindsight is 20/20.” It’s a well-trodden lament that can apply to almost everything—a failed job interview, an embarrassing misstep during a conversation, an insistence that the professor won’t include information from his footnotes in the final exam while studying.

We all may be part of the active workforce now, diligently doing our jobs to pay the bills and live our lives. But as we do all that, I’d bet there’s not one person working that doesn’t have their eye on the “finish line.” Retirement—the time when everybody wants to sit back on the beach with a cocktail or travel the world or just relax. Still, you need money to survive even then, and where’s that going to come from if you’re not working? That’s what your 401(k) is for, and if you know what I’m talking about, you’re probably contributing to that with every paycheck. A little each time will add up in the long run, and what’s even more helpful is if you have the added bonus of an employer match.