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Preservation Massachusetts Announces 2022 Awardees PWC CT Welcomes New Board PWC CT Welcomes New Board
Plymouth, MA – Preservation Hartford, CT – The Professional Women Hartford, CT – The Professional Women Massachusetts announced the recipients in Construction Connecticut Chapter in Construction Connecticut Chapter of the 2022 Preservation Awards: (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new (PWC CT) recently welcomed its new Bringing Communities Together. A board of directors for the 2021-2022 board of directors for the 2021-2022 jury of preservation experts selected program year. program year. 19 exemplary people and projects that Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter Patricia Bilotto returns as chapter made significant contributions in the president. She is the manager of marketing president. She is the manager of marketing past year to preserving historic resources and business development for van Zelm and business development for van Zelm in communities from Adams to Boston. Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of Engineers. She has nearly 30 years of Awardees were honored at a celebration experience in marketing, communications, experience in marketing, communications, at Boston’s Fairmont Copley Plaza on and business development in the AEC and business development in the AEC May 11. industry, and presently serves on the industry, and presently serves on the Since 1988, Preservation Massachuprogram, membership, and awards program, membership, and awards setts’ highest honor, the Paul & Niki committees. committees. Tsongas Award, has recognized the very best in historic preservation efforts, individuals and achievements across the Commonwealth. Other awards include the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award, for projects that embrace community partnerships; the Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award, for rehabilitation and active reuse projects; the Frederick Law Olmsted Award, for cultural landscapes; the Charles Eliot Award, for organizations for excellence in vision and planning; and the People’s Preservation Choice Award.
Houghton Library / Photo by Peter Vanderwarker The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, The 2021-2022 PWC CT board (l-r): Choity Khan, Blerina Pina, Amy Ray, Patricia Bilotto, Dawn Meeker, Laurann Asklof, Carolyn Kurth, Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo Kyma Ganzer, and Jennifer Marks. Not pictured: Kim Colapietro and Ronald Paolillo
Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board as vice president. She has approximately 30 years of experience in the area of construction law and litigation. She will continue to participate in the chapter’s programs, mentorship, and scholarship Harvard Divinity School’s Swartz Hallcommittees.
Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.
Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.
Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.
Kyma Ganzer, project manager at LaRosa Building Group, returns for her second year as a director. She is the recipient of the 2019/2020 PWC CT Rising Star Award. She will serve on the mentorship committee.
Choity Khan, associate attorney at Robinson Cole, makes her debut on the board as a director. She presently serves on the mentorship committee.
Jennifer Marks, principal at BL Companies, returns for her second year. She will serve as the mentorship committee chair.
Ronald Paolillo, M. Arch of DRA Architects, begins his third term. He serves on the PWC CT’s scholarship committee. Blerina (Bela) Pina, surety territory
Laurann Asklof, principal of Shipman manager at Nationwide, returns for & Goodwin, LLP, will serve on the board a second year. She volunteers on the as vice president. She has approximately chapter’s communications committee. 30 years of experience in the area of Amy Ray, director of business construction law and litigation. She will development at EDM, makes her continue to participate in the chapter’s debut as a director. She serves as the programs, mentorship, and scholarship communications committee chair and committees. volunteer of the programs committee.
Carolyn Kurth, CPA, CFE, of CohnReznick, will return as treasurer. She serves on the scholarship committee.
Dawn Meeker, director at Marcum, LLP, is returning for a second year as chapter secretary. She now serves as the membership chair and will continue as a volunteer on the awards committee.
Kim Colapietro, partner of EDI Landscape, LLC, returns for her third year on the board. She serves as the awards committee chair.
Kyma Ganzer, project manager at LaRosa Building Group, returns for her second year as a director. She is the recipient of the 2019/2020 PWC CT Rising Star Award. She will serve on the mentorship committee.
Choity Khan, associate attorney at Robinson Cole, makes her debut on the board as a director. She presently serves on the mentorship committee.
Jennifer Marks, principal at BL Companies, returns for her second year. She will serve as the mentorship committee chair.
Ronald Paolillo, M. Arch of DRA Architects, begins his third term. He serves on the PWC CT’s scholarship committee.
Blerina (Bela) Pina, surety territory manager at Nationwide, returns for a second year. She volunteers on the chapter’s communications committee.
Amy Ray, director of business development at EDM, makes her debut as a director. She serves as the communications committee chair and volunteer of the programs committee.
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Hill, Boston • The Langham, Boston • Houghton Library, Harvard
University, Cambridge • Knitting Mill Apartments, Fall River • Sears Building, Greenfield • Jo Ellen Hensley, National Park
Service • Jim Donahue, Old Sturbridge
Village • Mason Square Apartments at Indian
Motorcycle, Springfield • Courthouse Lofts, Worcester
2022 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award
• Building 16 at 25 Fid Kennedy Ave., Boston • College of Fine Arts (H.K. Noyes & Sons Buick), Boston University, Boston • Boston Public Library, Roslindale Branch • Residences at Wells School, Southbridge • Taunton City Hall
Frederick Law Olmsted Award
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Robert H. Kuehn Award
• Mausert Block, Adams • Charles River Speedway, Boston • Swartz Hall, Harvard Divinity
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Charles Eliot Award
• The Public Archaeology Laboratory,
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People’s Preservation Choice Award
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Two D.F. Pray Projects Recognized
The Charles River Speedway
Seekonk, MA – D.F. Pray joined industry colleagues at the Preservation Massachusetts Annual Awards Dinner on May 11 to celebrate preservation in Massachusetts.
“D.F . Pray is honored to have been a part of these two significant preservation projects in the Commonwealth. Our teams were challenged by these unique projects and the results speak volumes about the dedication to workmanship and quality in restoring these structures,” noted Scott W. Pray, president of D.F. Pray.
The Charles River Speedway was recognized with a 2022 Robert H. Kuehn Jr. award honoring the extraordinary projects that meld collaborative partnerships with creative and innovative ideas for the rehabilitation and active reuse of historic buildings. D.F. Pray served as general contractor for the mixed-use transformation of this 19th-century trotting horse stable and
Knitting Mill Apartments, Fall River / Photo courtesy of D.F. Pray
metropolitan park police station and jail on the Charles River. The historic buildings and their central courtyard were transformed into a space that is now home to a mix of independent businesses and nonprofits.
The Knitting Mill Apartments, Fall River project was recognized with a 2022 Paul and Niki Tsongas Award honoring the people and projects that have displayed the highest level of commitment to historic preservation in the Commonwealth. D.F. Pray served as general contractor for the restoration and adaptive re-use of this historic structure. The mill was gutted and converted into 100 affordable housing units and houses Fall River’s Flint Senior Center offering health services and community events. Remnants of the Wampanoag Mill’s past can be found throughout the building, including original wood ceilings, brickwork, and ornate support beams.
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ABC NH/VT Celebrates Safety, Future Leaders
Concord, NH – Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT (ABC NH/VT) hosted a celebration on June 2 recognizing the accomplishments of graduates and participants from the organization’s education and Safety Awards programs. This year’s Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) and Construction Supervision Certificate recipients were among the largest since the pandemic began.
The ABC Construction Industry Safety Awards Program is designed to recognize commendable safety performance of individual firms. The awards intend to convey ABC’s strong support of safety performance in full recognition of the fact that each firm has the responsibility for execution of safety and to ensure an overall safe workplace. There are several categories, following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code major groups as well as suppliers.
SIC Code 15, Under 50,000 Personnel Hours
• Sullivan Construction, LLC • Turnstone Corporation • Meridian Construction Corporation
SIC Code 15, Under 100,000 Personnel Hours
• Fulcrum Associates • Eckman Construction Company, Inc. • Bonnett Page & Stone
Graduates of the ABC’s FLiC and SuperCert programs
SIC Code 15, Under 200,000 Personnel Hours
• North Branch Construction, Inc. • Lewis Builders Development
SIC Code 15, Over 200,000 Personnel Hours
• ProCon, LLC
SIC Code 15, Over 300,000 Personnel Hours
• Methuen Construction
SIC Code 16, Under 50,000 Personnel Hours
• R.M. Piper, Inc.
SIC Code 16, Under 100,000 Personnel Hours
• St. Pierre, Inc. • Andrews Construction Co., Inc. • Leighton A. White, Inc.
SIC Code 16, Over 1M Personnel Hours
• Cianbro Corporation
SIC Code 17, Under 100,000 Personnel Hours
• Rose Steel, Inc.
SIC Code 17, Under 200,000 Personnel Hours
• Damon Insulations Co., Inc. • Optiline Enterprises, LLC
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SIC Code 17, Under 300,000 Personnel Hours
• Control Technologies, Inc. • Granite State Plumbing & Heating
SIC Code 17, Over 300,000 Personnel Hours
• DECCO Inc. • Metro Walls • EnviroVantage, Inc.
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The ABC STEP Safety Management System is designed to help both large and small contractors evaluate every aspect of their corporate safety and health programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
The companies listed have demonstrated that they have gone above and beyond in all areas of health and safety excellence performance. In addition to their commitment to world-class health and safety at the highest level of the organization, the leadership team is actively engaged in identifying new innovative ways to keep their employees healthy and safe.
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The ABC NH/VT Construction Supervision Certificate program is designed and instructed by construction industry professionals and subject matter experts. Program participants learn how to better plan, organize, communicate, and monitor daily activities. The participants listed successfully completed all 10 courses and were awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Construction Supervision.
2021-2022 Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) Graduates
• Joshua Jacques, Cormack Construction
Management • Chris Spirito, Fulcrum Associates, Inc. • Brian Cesiro, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Tom Christiana, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Jason Colbeth, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Gabe McGuigan, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Drazen Smith, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Michael Wright, H.P. Cummings
Construction Company • Eric Knott, Knott’s Land Care LLC • Trevor Colarusso, North Branch
Construction • Cody Berthiaume, Al Terry Plumbing and Heating • Bennett Fay, Engelberth Construction • Kevin Horton, Engelberth Construction • Todd Brodeur, Fulcrum Associates • Megan Butcher, Fulcrum Associates • Kayla Gendreau, Fulcrum Associates • Kirk Oby, Fulcrum Associates • Charlie Lanza, Hampstead Area Water
Company • Hannah Lloyd, Hampstead Area Water
Company • Sean Coleman, Interstate Electrical
Services • Frank Fichera, Interstate Electrical
Services • Jim Fisher, Interstate Electrical Services • Chris Yasika, JDS Flooring • Kevin Roers, LHR Fire Protection • Greg Malette, North Branch
Construction • Amanda Savage, North Branch
Construction • Eric Mccrady, Optiline Enterprises • Martin Roy, Optiline Enterprises • Wheaton Weathers, Optiline Enterprises • Nate Rogers, Team Engineering
BPA Recognizes ‘401 Park’ Project
Boston – Suffolk announced its 401 Park project, otherwise known as the Landmark Center-Sears Roebuck building, was recognized by the Boston Preservation Alliance (BPA) as a 2022 Preservation Achievement Award Winner.
401 Park
The art-deco building at 401 Park, originally opened in 1928 as a warehouse and distribution center, was designated a Boston Landmark in 1989, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Over its almost 100-year lifespan, the Landmark Center has experienced vacancies, threats of demolition, and the transition of a changing neighborhood.
Suffolk was contracted for a preservation-friendly renovation of the first two floors and parking garage of the Landmark Center, honoring the building’s history while revitalizing the site as a dynamic community space. The scope of work included removal of a parking lot to accommodate a new one-acre park, which hosts a winter ice skating rink, as well as core-and-shell space activating common areas on the garage level, ground-floor lobby, and second-floor atria and lobby. Details such as a custom-designed railing with Boston-centric names and places helped this reinvented space pay homage to the building’s industrial character and prominence as a Boston landmark. The project had three goals: honor the long history of the 401 Park building, connect Boston’s Fenway and Longwood Medical neighborhoods, and transform the space into a vibrant hub for workers, residents, and visitors.
The 401 Park project marks Suffolk’s third consecutive year being awarded a Preservation Achievement Award.
ReArch Company Recognized
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Burlington, VT – ReArch Company was recognized at VermontBiz’s Best of Business Awards Program and received the Best General Contractor in Vermont award at the ceremony in Burlington on May 19.
VermontBiz readers chose the winners. Starting on Jan. 1 and closing on March 1, VermontBiz surveyed its magazine and digital subscribers, asking their readers who they trust to provide their services in over 100 different categories. After over 68,000 votes, up more than 40% over 2021, it compiled a list for everything from Best Hotel to Best Engineering Firm in the state of Vermont.
This is the third year in a row that ReArch has been chosen for this award.
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CRISPR Therapeutics Wins ISPE Award
Framingham, MA – CRISPR Therapeutics was selected as the 2022 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) category winner for innovation by the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) for the CRISPR Therapeutics manufacturing facility in Framingham.
CRISPR Therapeutics is harnessing the CRISPR/ Cas9 gene-editing platform to develop gene-based medicines for patients with serious diseases. The project was awarded a FOYA award for innovation based on the design of the facility, which provides an end-to-end solution for production and fills operations.
The ISPE FOYA judging committee noted many facets of the submission, which included: • Digital systems and automation at all levels of the operation allow continuous monitoring and efficient product production and release. • A flexible utilization model allows for concurrent production of multiple products at different stages of development. • Independent and/or redundant utilities supplying individual clean rooms allow for continuous production without the need for a facility-wide maintenance shutdown. • The Facility Vaporized Hydrogen
Peroxide (FVHP) system supports rapid product changeover and reduction in the use of environmentally harmful chemicals.
Following a series of user group meetings and executive workshops, DPS Group was able to glean CRISPR’s operational needs which were then used to develop a best-in-class cGMP design for cell therapy and AAV production. The DPS team worked collaboratively with CRISPR Therapeutics on numerous process design layouts and scenarios to create spaces that will be flexible for years to come.
CRISPR Therapeutics / Photo courtesy of CRISPR / ISPE Through group visioning sessions, executive workshops, and focus groups,
TRIA identified the spatial and aesthetic needs for the quality labs and office space.
The open plan office and amenity spaces are designed to promote interaction and collaboration. The design embraces the abundant natural light and the exposed steel structure of the building. Glass walls are incorporated throughout to provide transparency, natural light and a connection between the office and manufacturing space.
DECCO, Inc. served as process piping contractor for the 55,000sf interior fitout of existing shell space for the new facility, including lab spaces, MST labs, warehouse, utilities, and office space.
Supply partners and key participants also include Leggat McCall Properties LLC, owners representative; Commodore Builders LLC, construction manager/ general contractor; and Pare Corp., structural engineer.
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AGC MA Announces Safety Awards Recipients
Wellesley, MA – Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) held its annual Safety Breakfast Awards program on June 17 to honor 32 AGC member firms for their outstanding commitment to safety in 2021 in the commercial construction industry.
The National Safety Award recognizes firms that have developed and successfully implemented industryleading safety standards across their portfolio of work. The award program incentivizes construction firms to evaluate and improve existing safety standards. To qualify for a Safety Award, an AGC-member firm must participate in the AGC Safety Awards Program for three consecutive years and have either zero lost-day incidence cases, or an average incidence case rate 25% below the average rate of all firms that participate in that division.
The 2021 recipients include:
• Bond Civil and Utility Construction, Inc. • Citywide Contracting, LLC • Colantonio, Inc. • Columbia • Commodore Builders • Construction Coordinators, Inc. • D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc. • Erland Construction, Inc. • Ernest Guigli & Sons, Inc. • F.W. Madigan Company, Inc.
AGC MA Safety Awards
• G. Greene Construction Co., Inc. • Gilbane Building Company • Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. • M.L. McDonald Drywall • Sea-Dar Construction • Senate Construction Corp. • Shawmut Design and Construction • Siena Construction Corporation • Tocci Building Corporation • W.S. Kenney Co. Inc. • W.T. Rich Company, Inc. • Walsh Brothers, Inc. • Weston & Sampson, Inc.
The AGC MA Merit Awards honor companies who met the AGC of America criteria, but did not submit three consecutive years and/or companies who were very close to hitting AGC of America criteria.
Weston & Sampson’s Peter Kolokithas and Mick Brown accept an AGC Safety Award.
The 2021 recipients include:
• Bond Building Construction, Inc. • C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. • Consigli Construction Co., Inc. • Dimeo Construction Company • Elaine Construction Company, Inc. • John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. • TG Gallagher • Central Ceilings, Inc.
This year the Clifford E. Simmons Award was given to Construction Coordinators, LLC for achieving the best safety record closest to, but not over, 100,000 of recorded hours.
Mark Fisher (center) accepts the award for Construction Coordinators.
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Construction Firm Awarded for DUA Project
Brockton, MA – BOND Building Construction, Inc. announced it is the recipient of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) New England Chapter Project Achievement Award for its recently completed construction of the new Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) building in Brockton. BOND Building recently received the award at the 2022 Mark H. Hasso Project Excellence and Scholarships Award luncheon at the Omni Boston Hotel.
This $28.1 million project was completed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and design partner Jones Architecture. The 35,000sf building will achieve LEED Gold certification, and the sustainable design elements used result in a 44% reduction in energy usage over standard systems. The project team utilized cross-laminated lumber (CLT) and steel hybrid construction to effectively reduce the carbon footprint of the building systems by 33%. This project was the Commonwealth’s first CLT building of this scale to use solely public funds.
The brand new, 3-story building will house all DUA services, including the Unemployment Insurance program, along with flexible workspaces and a call center. Prior to beginning construction, BOND Building conducted a thorough investigation of the structure and, in doing so, was able to discover that the structural integrity of a surrounding building was reliant on the existing structure. Through creative design and execution, BOND Building was able to demolish the existing building whole,
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The new DUA building will host a ribbon cutting ceremony later this summer before officially opening to the public.
Connolly Brothers Awarded by DBIA
Connolly’s Thaddeus Minshall (center) and Matthew Lawton (left) accept the award from DBIA – New England president, Emad Elsakka / Photo by John Cannon
Beverly, MA – Connolly Brothers, Inc. announced it won a Bronze Award from the New England chapter of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) at its annual awards gala on March 3.
The firm was lauded for its work on the new $16 million corporate headquarters for Harmonic Drive LLC, a manufacturer of gearheads, gear component sets, and servo actuators. Connolly Brothers provided pre-construction, design and engineering, and construction management services for the 97,000sf office and manufacturing plant situated on a previously undeveloped six-acre site in the Dunham Ridge Business Park in Beverly.
Founded in Beverly in 1960, Harmonic Drive relocated from two buildings in Peabody to its new U.S. headquarters. A 3-story office building and light manufacturing/assembly space occupy 47,000sf adjacent to a 50,000sf highbay manufacturing space. For the new headquarters, Connolly had to contend with more than 50 feet of elevation change on the land while ensuring the space would address all of Harmonic Drive’s industry-specific concerns, including the capacity to move heavy machinery freely about the manufacturing facility floor.
Connolly’s project team included D&D Electrical, electrical; Pitt Pipeline, site work; Hayes Engineering, civil; and JSN Associates, structural.
“DBIA upholds and promotes the same principles that our family business has been dedicated to for 140 years: integrity and an unwavering commitment to high-quality construction outcomes,” said Connolly Brothers president, Jay Connolly. “We are humbled and honored to be recognized by DBIA New England for the second year in a row.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Harford South End / Photo courtesy of Robert Benson Photography
Hartford, CT – JCJ Architecture announced it has received recognition for two community-focused projects in Hartford.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus received an Award of Merit from Preservation Connecticut. The program recognizes individual projects, longterm contributions, and professional achievements that demonstrate the many ways historic places contribute to the life and vitality of Connecticut communities. JCJ renovated and expanded the Collegiate Gothic building in Hartford’s North End. The comprehensive restoration preserved and reinstated many historic features and transformed the school into a state-of-theart learning environment.
The Boys & Girls Club of Hartford South End received the Community Impact Award at the CT CREW’s Blue Ribbon Award Showcase. The program recognizes projects that have a significant impact on the town/city, state, or region, with special focus paid to wellness and
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus / Photo courtesy of JCJ Architecture
sustainable design features. Previously, there were no after-school programs serving the children in Hartford’s South End. The Boys & Girls Club of Hartford mounted a campaign to build a new club and engaged JCJ Architecture to design the new facility. The JCJ team worked closely with construction manager Bartlett Brainard Eacott and owner’s representative Construction Services Group, with all parties collectively embracing the mantra that “every dollar saved was a dollar that could be put toward serving another child.” The team focused on a value-oriented approach that would not diminish the quality of design or construction. This approach included incorporating passive sustainable design features, prioritizing healthy interior finishes, and controlling natural light. The collaborative process was successful and, at project completion, close to $1 million was turned back to the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford.
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Trends and Hot Topics Cybersecurity for AEC Firms
by Nathan Gravel
With news headlines filled with reports of cyberattacks shutting down everything from fuel pipelines, to food distribution, to internet services, it is not unthinkable that your architectural firm, engineering firm, or construction company could become the next victim. Increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals have the technology and resources to attack any organization, of any size, in any location. The most common forms of attack include phishing or malicious email, data compromise and exfiltration, credential theft, and ransomware.
The size of your firm or the nature of architectural, engineering or construction work are no guarantee of safety. In 2020, a ransomware attack forced a London-based architectural firm to take its network offline. The cyber criminals attempted to extort money after stealing confidential information. Although the firm’s data was backed up, it lost several days of work and was unsure of how much information had been stolen or that additional ransom demands would not be made in the future.
This example of a business being targeted by unscrupulous cyber criminals hits home for architectural and engineering firms, demonstrating the need for firms of all sizes to invest in cybersecurity defense and security awareness training. Half of all small- and medium-sized businesses that suffer a
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What can you do to protect your firm against a cyberattack? Here are five steps to take to become more resilient to cyberattacks. Gap Assessment – The first thing to do is identify the places and ways a cybercriminal might be able to access your system. An end-to-end review of vulnerabilities, which should include a penetration test, will give you a basis for deciding where you need to shore up your defenses.
Employee Training – With 95% of intrusions being made through individual error, it is essential that you implement a formal training program for all staff members. A training “stack” can help better prepare your people to recognize phishing attempts, spoofed emails, and suspicious attachments. Be sure to include refresher training, as threats are constantly changing and becoming more sophisticated. Testing – Don’t just assume your systems are secure and employees are following the rules they have learned. Regular vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and simulated phishing exercises will help identify and close control gaps before attackers are able to exploit them. Patching – If you are still running an older version of any type of software you should immediately update to the latest version, which should include patches and security updates.
Layered Security/Defense in Depth – Many companies are still taking an unbalanced approach to defining and implementing their cybersecurity strategy, putting too much confidence in too few security measures, most of which are geared toward preventing cyberattacks. A wellbalanced cybersecurity strategy looks beyond simple preventative controls to also consider the organization’s detection and response capabilities. A more comprehensive security strategy generally leads to better investments and an overall improvement in the organization’s security posture.
With odds seemingly stacked in favor of hackers and cyber criminals, it is only a matter of time before your organization falls victim to an attack. But a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and a well-implemented information security program can help you minimize the impact to your organization and get you back to business quickly.
Nathaniel C. Gravel, CISA, CISM, CRISC is a cybersecurity expert and consultant with Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP.
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