Posts Tagged ‘data security’
Mitigating Cloud Vulnerabilities – NSA Publish Guidance
Extract from the National Security Agency Cybersecurity Information Update
Read MoreAssess Risk After a Breach – Including Security Breach Notification Laws By State
A data breach occurs when there is an intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment. Data breaches can come in a plethora of forms, most commonly: ransomware, malware, phishing, denial of service & physical theft.
Read MoreBiometric Information Privacy Act at a Glance
The BIPA guards against the unlawful collection and storing of biometric information.
Read MoreData Security: Password Tips From Hackers
It’s no secret that malicious cyber activity costs businesses and the economy dearly. For small business, the cost and damage of a data hack can be irreversible. A staggering 81% of company data breaches are due to poor passwords. The good news is that by taking some simple but effective precautions in relation to passwords, businesses…
Read MoreRisk or Reward? Service Organization Control “SOC” Reports
As legal technology and advancements within areas such as cloud technology and software-as-a-service, clients are facing increased pressure to make sure their data is safe. Many companies resort to third party vendors to outsource services such as preserving and collecting ESI.
Read MoreRecent Case Law: Takeaways From The 11th Circuit Decision In FTC v. LabMD
What does this ruling mean with respect to your company (or your client)? Extract from an article by Tom Kulik There is an adage that has become all too common when dealing with a potential data breach: it’s not a matter of if, but when. Sad, but ultimately true. When it comes to cybersecurity for your (or…
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