Allison Davis Ward serves as Partner, CRI Advisors. Allison joined the firm in 2006 and served as an IT audit intern throughout high school and college. After graduating from Louisiana State University in 2011, she committed full-time to the firm. Throughout her time as an information systems auditor, manager, and partner, Allison has provided information security assessment and consulting services for nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, health facilities, educational institutions, and a variety of other organizations. She stays current on changing threats to design review procedures to aid clients in implementing appropriate controls to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats. Allison speaks on information security topics for various banking, state CPA, higher education, and nonprofit societies.
August 17, 2021 - Ransomware is becoming increasingly complex, and baseline controls alone may not provide the level of protection you need. That’s why it’s important to consider evolving protections.
August 16, 2021 - Learn how ransomware works, what to do if your organization is attacked, and baseline controls to help your organization reduce your risk.
February 3, 2021 - Cyber insurance can be a critical component of an effective information security strategy, but it should not be the only layer of control your organization implements. Here’s what to consider.
December 11, 2020 - Many higher education institutions are still struggling to become fully compliant with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), but noncompliance could have significant ramifications. Here’s what to consider, and the steps you should take.
October 28, 2020 - While cybersecurity requires financial resources, it’s a myth to think that the cost is too high to justify. Learn why “saving” money by not investing in security now can cause significant financial loss in the future.
October 14, 2020 - Learn why cybersecurity is the responsibility of every employee, and steps you can take to make it a priority for your entire organization.
October 7, 2020 - IT and InfoSec are two very different functions, and relying on the IT function alone to secure your organization would be a disservice to you, your donors, your constituents, and your mission.
June 29, 2020 - If your organization uses a cloud computing environment, it’s important to understand the inherent security risks and take steps to reduce them.
March 18, 2020 - Remote work has become a necessity at many organizations. Follow these five steps to create a remote working environment that supports your organization while maintaining the security of your systems and data.
How far does your organization need to go when implementing application security? The first step is understanding common application security risks and the impact they can have.