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Published 07/24/2026

Ashley Stefan Talks Cybersecurity and Business Continuity for Real Estate Organizations on Propmodo

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First American Exchange Company Divisional Counsel Ashley Stefan recently authored an article for Propmodo discussing how evolving cyber threats are changing the way real estate organizations approach business continuity. Ashley explains that cybersecurity is not only a technical issue, but also an operational concern that can affect financial transactions, sensitive data, time-sensitive processes, and client trust. She highlights the importance of recurring cybersecurity training, strong wire confirmation procedures, operational dependency mapping, backup communication protocols, and tested contingency plans. Ashley also emphasizes that as real estate firms adopt new technologies and work with more vendors, cybersecurity readiness requires ongoing planning, team-wide training, and coordination across the organization.

Read the full article on Propmodo’s website.

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