Tuesday, September 3, 2019 According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data breaches increased 40 percent in 2016, with a total of 1,093 reported breaches. This trend continued in 2017, with over 1,120 cases reported by October. Businesses, both large and small, are increasingly reliant on the internet for daily operations, creating attractive and potentially lucrative targets for cyber criminals. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that over 13.1 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. As a result, they are unable to use their credit cards, cannot obtain new loans and, in some cases, are subject to criminal investigations for crimes they did not commit. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 As businesses continue to rely on computers and digital storage of essential data, cyber attacks will continue to be a potential exposure for all businesses. It is important to learn about the risks of cyber attacks and potential business interruptions and consequences as a result of a breach. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 No company, big or small, is immune to a data breach. Many small employers falsely believe they can elude the attention of a hacker, yet studies have shown the opposite is true - a growing number of businesses with fewer than 100 employees are reporting data breaches every year. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 When you are using social media be very careful of the kinds of posts you are commenting on. Posts that ask for your favorite teachers, childhood best friend, first car, first pet, place you were born or your first vacation give away your personal information. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 If your company stores data and information digitally, you should have a cyber risk management program that addresses prevention, disclosure, crisis management and insurance coverage in the event of a data breach. Good cyber risk management requires the planning and execution of these four components: READ MORE >>
Friday, August 31, 2018 Gone are the days when Chief Financial Officers solely had to focus on managing their organization’s financial risks. These days, CFO's need to think about the costs of cyber security, along with the costs associated with not having enough of it. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 10, 2018 Being conscious of the kind of content you are publishing on your social media accounts is incredibly important. Whether you are a student, someone looking for a job, a professional, anyone...there are some details you should never share with the public. 1.Your Traveling Details READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 High-profile cyber attacks on numerous companies have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber-crime. Recent surveys conducted by the Small Business Authority suggest that many small business owners are still operating under a false sense of cyber security. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 3, 2018 Another important issue to take into consideration is who you allow to follow your social media accounts. For some, the most important thing is to have the most followers and likes. But, allowing everyone to see and comment on your content can be dangerous. Think before you accept any requests. READ MORE >>
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