Cyber theft is evolving and assailants are continuously looking for new and creative ways to monetize data, says Steve Ursillo, Jr., Partner, Risk Assurance & Advisory and National Leader: Information Assurance & Cybersecurity at Cherry Bekaert. Attackers may target many smart technologies, including smart home technology and the Internet of Things. Steve highlights multiple forms of cybercrime, including ransomware, that companies need to prepare for and encourages all organizations to evolve their incident response programs with an “assumed breach” mentality to protect businesses of all sizes.
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Steve Ursillo, Jr.

Partner, Risk Assurance & Advisory and National Leader: Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, Cherry Bekaert LLP

is a Partner in Cherry Bekaert's Risk Assurance & Advisory Services (RAAS) group and serves as the National Leader for the Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice. He specializes in technology risk management, internal control over financial reporting, information system security, privacy, cyber fraud, cybersecurity governance, IT assurance and IT advisory services. With more than 20 years of experience, Steve provides a variety of IT audit and security services for his clients across multiple industries. Steve holds several professional designations that are relevant to his experience and the firms’ practice consisting of the following: CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, CISA, CISM, CITP, CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, CEH and CCSFP.