It’s difficult in the current technological environment to determine what falls under private or personal information, especially considering how many social media platforms exist. People post a plethora of information about themselves causing the concept of privacy to become skewed. All of this information provides companies with a window into the consumers’ minds and consequently their wallets. But, with information collection comes the responsibility to protect personal data from malicious individuals.
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Everything You Need to Know About Service Organization Control Reporting
System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports are an essential method for service organizations to build trust and confidence in software and service delivery processes and controls that protect information and systems against risks, including unauthorized access and damage to systems. The SOC report framework, previously referred to as Service Organization Controls, was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA) to be managed by independent third party certified public accountants (CPAs).
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Cyber Hygiene: A Complete Guide
For any business that handles sensitive data, keeping your IT systems functioning properly can be a matter of life or death. Just as a surgeon wouldn’t operate without clean hands and equipment, businesses shouldn’t collect, process, or store data if they’re not practicing proper cyber hygiene.
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Managed IT Services vs SAAS: What’s the Difference?
In recent years, swift technological developments have changed the business and information technology domain. For non-technical business owners who are struggling to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advances, this is both good news and bad news. There are two solutions that businesses can outsource to save themselves from confusion. These are managed services and software as a service (SaaS) model.
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Advantages of Managed IT Services: A Comprehensive Guide
Companies that find themselves in the predicament of needing cybersecurity assistance, but don’t have the necessary funds to keep everything in-house could go a few different routes. They could either have a part-time IT crew filled with individual freelancers or call on the services of a managed IT service provider (MSP).
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What Is Mobile Device Management ?
Mobile phones and devices have proved indispensable — they’re our calendars, our connection to the social world, and at times, our workstation. While this is great for the traveling salesman or the employee on the go, for IT departments, mobile devices constitute one collective security risk.
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5 Data Security Methods for Large Businesses
Data security is not just about implementing the latest tools. While tools and software are critical, good security is also about a process. The methods companies use and the procedures they develop determine the impact and scale of a cybersecurity attack. Security weaknesses lie not just in systems, but in people too. Learn about the top data security methods for large businesses with this comprehensive blog post.
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Does PCI Compliance Apply to Payment Facilitators?
The last thing anyone wants is to become a victim of fraud. Losing hard-earned money to a nefarious or ill-equipped website is still a fear for many Americans. In fact, in a survey on fraud in online shopping conducted by Paysafe, a leading global payments provider, researchers found that 59 percent of Americans believe fraud to be an inevitable part of online shopping.
Certainly then, ensuring customers feel secure when making any payments using credit cards is crucial to company success. Another survey on security measures conducted by Lost in Translation indicated that 71 percent of consumers are “open to the introduction of more secure payment processes such as two-factor authentication.”
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Why Is Higher Education a Common Target For Cyber Attacks?
Higher education institutions influence the business industry, defense industry, financial industry, and especially consumers. Moreover, they often partner with the government and private sector companies for research and funding. Wondering why colleges are often victims of cybersecurity attacks? Read on to learn more about higher education cybersecurity.
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How to Create a Secure Password For Your Email Account
One of the most important, yet most overlooked things that users can do to improve their online cybersecurity posture is to use a more secure password. The trouble with picking a solid password that is tough to crack is that it takes a considerable amount of effort and consistency on the part of the user. But staying consistent with this schedule of password configuration is sometimes more difficult than it sounds on paper.
With all of the potential password configurations that you could possibly create at any given time, it can be difficult to find one that will combat the threat of cybercriminals. That’s why we have devised an ironclad, comprehensive guide that you can follow to keep your email account safe for the foreseeable future.