Cybersecurity Blog Articles
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Oct 15, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Companies that need to comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, PCI, GLBA, etc. need to worry about data loss prevention tools. “Data loss prevention” typically refers to preventing employees from deliberately stealing or accidentally leaking sensitive data. The typical stack to data loss prevention tools include: Blocking or monitoring USB drives Blocking or monitoring CD/DVD burners […]
Read moreOct 15, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Firing an employee, or having an employee leave voluntarily? Use this list of 28 measures to keep your business safe.
Read moreOct 10, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Use this checklist to evaluate your physical security risk, and what you can do to prevent break-ins, harm to employees, legal liability, and security breaches.
Read moreOct 10, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Why is it important to have a secure laptop? Losing a laptop or having one stolen can be disastrous for any business. Not only will it leave you unable to work until you find a replacement, but if the laptop has Personal Health Information (PHI) on it, you might have to report a breach under […]
Read moreSep 07, 2020 by Amelia A
As harmless as you may think it is, giving out your phone number is one of the easiest ways to compromise your online security. It’s common knowledge that giving out information online is dangerous. As technology advances, so do the tactics of the hackers, and they adapt to the new cracks in our security. One […]
Read moreAug 31, 2020 by Amelia A
Risks of a wifi hack Imagine if someone broke into your wifi? What harm could they do? Hackers could steal your information, destroy it, or sell it to others They can plant malware on your device Hackers can also plant illegal things or viruses on your networks if they have the access War drivers, or […]
Read moreAug 24, 2020 by Amelia A
As students transition this year to online learning, students are putting their information at risk. Many schools have already begun their fall semester. They are quickly beginning to encounter security issues. Online schooling is forcing students to share all their information online, and this can leave them vulnerable to attacks. A safe online school experience […]
Read moreFeb 27, 2020 by Holly Sagstetter
Recently the CDC updated their guidance for businesses about the coronavirus COVID-19. Here's a link to the guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html Beyond the items mentioned in the CDC guidance, we wanted to suggest a few other steps that you should consider. Preparation Tips for a Possible Pandemic If your staff is having any in-person meetings with people […]
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