Various privacy laws and other data security regulations detail how private, financial, and other confidential records should be handled. These rules cover the usage and storage of data, such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, social insurance information, and health care records. As described in a previous … Read More
Aug
30
Bring Your Own Device & Data Security
With the proliferation of portable electronic devices, increasing numbers of professionals are preferring to carry their own smart phones, laptops, tablets, etc. to use for work-related purposes. Rather than transporting duplicate devices to distinguish between professional vs. personal data, employees … Read More
Aug
24
Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation
If your organization has international operations in the European Union, you should be planning for GDPR compliance now! The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to become the overriding data protection regulation with the EU. It was adopted by … Read More
Jul
11
Targeting Risks in IT – 5 Things to Consider
Today’s compliance, litigation, and regulation-heavy business environments introduce a number of challenges for busy IT professionals. Ignoring any of these areas, as well as failing to implement a strong Information Governance (IG) platform, can introduce substantial risk into your organization. … Read More
Jun
08
Breach of Security: Measuring the Cost of Cyber Crime
Cybercrime is an increasing threat. Estimates vary widely, but according to a recent Reuters article, “Cyber crime costs (the) global economy $445 billion a year.” Other estimates place the costs as high as $1 trillion. The reason estimates vary is due in … Read More
WHITE PAPER: Implementing Office 365: Inherent Features and the Need for Third Party Tools
In this white paper, the topic of Office 365 and complementary solutions will be discussed; insights will be offered on a business’ future migration plans and knowing the options available. One will learn: Why Office 365 is a compelling platform, … Read More