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Data Breaches Can Happen On and Off Line. Is Your Business Ready?
April 28, 2021
In the digital world we are living in, hacking and cyber-attacks are a constant threat to businesses big and small. You need to keep your client’s sensitive information safe. But data breaches don’t just happen online, they can happen off line too. This makes data protection even more important. Here is what you need to […]
Can You Afford a Data Breach?
April 15, 2021
No matter how big or small your business, the cost of a data breach is high. Every business is at risk of a data breach, and criminals are consistently figuring out new ways to steal sensitive information. Privacy breaches are extremely costly and when considering the long-term impact, companies cannot afford a data breach.
5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Business from a Data Breach
March 29, 2021
As a small business, you may not believe that you are at risk of a security breach, because you can’t imagine who would want to target you. Small businesses often feel that investing in cybersecurity isn’t worth the expense. Yet small businesses are at risk for potential data breaches, and if a data breach occurs, […]
Why Your Organization Needs a Remote Policy
March 23, 2021
Chances are your business has many employees working from home. They may be doing so without a remote work policy in place to protect your information and avoid a data breach. As more companies allow remote work, protecting the data your employees could be sharing with the world should be your number one priority. A […]
5 Simple Steps To Create an Office Document Security Strategy
February 26, 2021
With so much of our information storage and sharing taking place online, it’s sometimes easy to forget the importance of protecting hard copy documents and the security within the company regarding local networks. Most companies spend a lot on internet security and overlook the basic need for an internal office document security strategy.
When a Data Breach Occurs from the Inside
February 15, 2021
Your organization has, most likely, company policies on cybersecurity and data protection, and you may think you are well protected by your due diligence. Many data breaches slide under the radar because they occur due to employee negligence. It is more important than ever that you take the time to ensure that your employees understand […]
The Most Important Thing You Can Do When Discarding Old Computers
January 28, 2021
When your business is cleaning out old equipment or upgrading to new hardware, you’ll want to be sure your old computer parts are completely destroyed. Most business owners know that their hard drives are full of sensitive personal information: bank records, employee records with social security numbers, customer information, tax records, and more. Obviously business […]
Insurance Companies are Often a Target of Cyber Attacks
January 13, 2021
Financial companies and healthcare facilities have been known to attract would-be cyber criminals. As such, these industries recognize their attractiveness due to the information they hold, and are becoming more secure. Insurance companies are now being recognized as a vulnerable target, and are being advised to tighten their cyber security measures.
Protect Your Company by Knowing What to Shred
December 30, 2020
Most business owners understand the importance of data and information security, and that involves understanding what documents need to be destroyed and the most effective procedure for secure paper shredding. Human error is the most common cause of data breaches, and business owners and managers need to ensure that their employees understand how to protect […]
What is NAID Certification and How Does it Affect Your Data?
December 10, 2020
When looking for a data destruction provider, you may see that certain companies will market themselves as NAID certified. As a potential customer, you may wonder if NAID certification is something you need to be concerned with. Will a NAID certified company really make a difference in your document destruction?
