Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, often simply called SOX or Sarbox, is a U.S. law aimed at protecting investors from fraudulent or erroneous accounting practices by corporations or other business entities. What does SOX entail? The law mandates strict reforms to improve financial disclosures from corporations...
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates companies to complete yearly audits and make those results easily available to any shareholders. Companies hire independent auditors, like Galíndez LLC to complete the SOX audits, which must be separate from any other audits to prevent a conflict of...
The past few years have been marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving threat landscapes. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, creating new opportunities for cybercriminals. As we move into 2025, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity trends and...
Crime is an ever-present danger that millions face around the globe. But most of us are not highly vulnerable to being mugged or having our car hijacked at any given moment. However, there is an ever-increasing type of crime that can impact us with greater...
A cyber attack is a deliberate assault launched by cybercriminals using one or more computers against single or multiple computers or networks. A cyber attack can maliciously disable computers, steal data, or use a breached computer as a launch point for other attacks. At times...
With cybersecurity becoming front-page news, business owners are finding the need to create new strategies to protect their assets and foment a cyber-safe culture in the workplace. There is no need to feel threatened by what seems to be a complicated or menacing subject. Here...
Recent years have seen a relentless surge in data security incidents, with high-profile breaches becoming increasingly common. In 2023, a massive data breach at a major retailer exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The following year, a significant cybersecurity incident at a global...
Galindez, LLC Partner and Tax Expert Kenneth Rivera shares with El Nuevo Día readers his insights on new economic and legislative changes taking place in light of the new scenario brought on by COVID-19. In this column, Rivera outlines a new wave of funding made...
Just like a home needs to take into account a variety of elements to ensure there are clear safety measures taken for the protection of those who live inside its walls, securing your data involves implementing diverse types of defensive techniques and best practices. This...
Wondering if your IT infrastructure is secure? You may need to consider an IT security audit, which can provide invaluable information about your security controls. Risk management audits force us to be vulnerable, exposing all our systems and strategies. They’re uncomfortable, but they’re undeniably worth...