What’s happening in California affects everyone. The fight for a person’s right to privacy affects everyone. Because some people in power will pursue their self-interests to the exclusion of everyone else as far as the law will let them, it is necessary to legislate what can be done with personal information. It used to be that most consumers thought the harmless reason for the collection of their information was to serve up more relevant advertising, which was a win-win situation.
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SaaS vs. Managed IT: Which is Right for My Business?
In recent years, rapid technological advancement has considerably altered the business IT operations. This can be equivocal for non-technical company owners who find themselves limping to remain at the forefront of all the innovative developments including a plethora of security or software updates and other essentials.
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What GDPR Means for These Five Industries
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect last year giving pressure to data brokers and tech firms to adequately protect, process and store customer information. Developed by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, the new EU data regulation laws threaten businesses with hefty fines of roughly 20 million euros or four percent of their turnover should they fail to adhere to the new legislation geared towards giving people more control over their personal information.
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How to Have Early Detection of a Common Point of Purchase
Do you own a business? If you do, it is probably associated with a CPP (Common Point of Purchase). This doesn’t mean that fraudulent purchases were made at your business, only that it was the target of a security breach. This could mean that your customers’ credit card information was compromised.
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Understanding the Identity and Access Management Certification Process
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an important part of an organization’s cybersecurity program. It streamlines individuals’ access to data, including subsets by requiring identity authorization. IAM is an important part of how organizations manage access to information and prevent security breaches.
Currently, organizations that handle privileged and non-privileged data are not required to have an identity and access management certification. However, there are reasons why a business might want to be certified.
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Identity and Access Management Framework: A Complete Guide
You need a strong cybersecurity network. This cannot be overstated. The primary purpose of a secure network is to protect personal information regardless of the industry. What some businesses might not think about is their employees and the information they have access to. Some information does not need or should be readily available to all employees, and this is where Identity Access and Management (IAM) comes into play.
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Identity Management Compliance: A Step-By-Step Guide
Identity Management Assessment, also known as IMA, encompasses the programs that assist your organization in protecting data security and privacy. Keeping that privacy secure is important to ensure that important and protected files and data are not compromised or hacked.
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How to Prepare For PCI DSS 4.0
Most merchants are aware the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) requirements are changing and go into effect at the end of 2020. The majority of organizations understand that advancing technology means the standards need to be updated. However, the lack of information is making it difficult for them to prepare for the upcoming annual audit.
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How Does CCPA Affect Email?
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed in 2018, and it affects companies that handle private data. The act, also referred to as AB 375 follows the guidelines of the EU’s (European Union) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while broadening the definition of what constitutes private data.
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Introduction to Data Protection Impact Assessments – How do you perform a DPIA?
The global impact of the GDPR continues to increase. Companies no longer operate solely in one country; rather, they have an international network. Consequently, the GDPR pertains to US companies just as much as EU members. DPIAs, Data Protection Impact Assessments, serve as one component of the GDPRs risk assessment line-up. Read on to learn more about when a DPIA is needed.