Michelle Greenlee

Freelance Technology Writer

Michelle is a freelance technology writer. She has created technical content for a range of brands and publications, including Business Insider, DICE, GE Digital, HP Enterprise, SAP, TechTarget, UBMTech, Weebly and more. She covers enterprise software, cybersecurity, big data analytics, digital marketing and website development.

Data Protection August 16, 2023

Cost of a data breach 2023: Healthcare industry impacts

3 min read - Data breaches are becoming more costly across all industries, with healthcare in the lead. The 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report analyzes data collected from March 2022 to March 2023. Healthcare remains a top target for online criminal groups.…

Risk Management May 18, 2023

Is patching the holy grail of cybersecurity?

4 min read - A proactive approach to cybersecurity includes ensuring all software is up-to-date across assets. This also includes applying patches to close up vulnerabilities. This practice minimizes risk, as it eliminates outdated software versions in the process. Does this make patching a…

CISO May 4, 2023

What “beginner” skills do security leaders need to refresh?

4 min read - The chief information security officer (CISO) was once a highly technical role primarily focused on security. But now, the role is evolving. Modern security leaders must work across divisions to secure technology and help meet business objectives. To stay relevant, the…

Risk Management March 27, 2023

The role of human resources in cybersecurity

3 min read - The human resources (HR) department is an integral part of an organization. They work with all departments with a wider reach than even IT. As a highly visible department, HR can support and improve an organization’s security posture through employee…

Risk Management March 20, 2023

The role of finance departments in cybersecurity

3 min read - Consumers are becoming more aware of the data companies collect about them, and place high importance on data security and privacy. Though consumers aren’t aware of every data breach, they are justifiably concerned about what happens to the data companies…

Risk Management March 13, 2023

The role of customer service in cybersecurity

3 min read - The old adage “cybersecurity is everyone’s job” is more true than you might imagine. While not every department is tasked with threat hunting or reviewing detailed vulnerability disclosures, each has a role in protecting the organization from fraudsters and cyber…

Incident Response March 6, 2023

The role of marketing and PR in incident response

3 min read - Responding to a cyber incident requires teamwork across departments and disciplines. Technical incident responders must work to halt incoming attacks while the communications teams develop a public response. Clear communication is essential. Communication strategies differ before and after a cyber…

Intelligence & Analytics December 29, 2022

The 13 costliest cyberattacks of 2022: Looking back

5 min read - 2022 has shaped up to be a pricey year for victims of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks continue to target critical infrastructures such as health systems, small government agencies and educational institutions. Ransomware remains a popular attack method for large and small targets…

Risk Management December 21, 2022

Don’t wait to embrace CISA’s vulnerability management rules

4 min read - Vulnerability management is the time-consuming process of finding and patching a seemingly unlimited number of potential risks. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reports more than 23,000 new vulnerabilities for 2022, where more than 17,000 are classified as…

CISO November 23, 2022

Emotional blowback: Dealing with post-incident stress

4 min read - Cyberattacks are on the rise as adversaries find new ways of creating chaos and increasing profits. Attacks evolve constantly and often involve real-world consequences. The growing criminal Software-as-a-Service enterprise puts ready-made tools in the hands of threat actors who can…

Data Protection October 13, 2021

What Is the True Cost of a Health Care Data Breach?

4 min read - The health care industry has remained the top data breach target for eleven years in a row. Highly sensitive and personally identifiable information (PII) held by health care systems is an attractive target. After all, it contains all the information…

Data Protection October 8, 2021

What Is Data Protection and Why Does it Matter?

5 min read - Data is at the center of business. For many organizations, digital adoption drives strategy. Data is essential to meeting customer needs, responding to sudden market shifts and unforeseen events. That’s why data protection should be on your mind. Enterprises generate…

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Michelle Greenlee

Cost of a data breach 2023: Healthcare industry impacts

Is patching the holy grail of cybersecurity?

What “beginner” skills do security leaders need to refresh?

The role of human resources in cybersecurity

The role of finance departments in cybersecurity

The role of customer service in cybersecurity

The role of marketing and PR in incident response

The 13 costliest cyberattacks of 2022: Looking back

Don’t wait to embrace CISA’s vulnerability management rules

Emotional blowback: Dealing with post-incident stress

What Is the True Cost of a Health Care Data Breach?

What Is Data Protection and Why Does it Matter?

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Topic updates