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Benefits of an Internal Data Privacy Assessment
June 14, 2021
Many small businesses think that they are at a lower risk for a data breach due to their size or the nature of their business. However, a business of any size can be a good target for data theft, and all companies need to take that risk seriously. If you don’t know where your weak […]
Personal Information Exposed Through Recent Geico Data Breach
May 24, 2021
The risk of a data breach is always looming, and this was once again brought to everyone’s attention by a large company under cyber-attack. Geico was the target of a data breach targeting customer information. Any company can be at risk and businesses need to be vigilant in keeping their security up-to-date. As a business […]
Short Term Remote Work Requires Secure and Responsible E-Waste Destruction
May 18, 2021
E-waste is the aftermath created by discarded electronics. With short-term remote work happening on a grand scale, companies need to be diligent and responsible when disposing of the excess electronics that will no longer be needed once workers are back in the office.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
