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- Is Fire Risk Assessment Software a Quicker Solution to Fire Safety? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Adam EngleIf you are currently looking for fire risk assessment solutions for your business's fire safety then you may have looked at risk assessment software. Although it may appear to be a quicker and easier solution you still have to assess your premises by hand as you cannot predict your businesses ...
Views: 1155 - Is the California Consumer Privacy Act the “American GDPR”? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe recent Exactis data leak, which could surpass Equifax in the sheer number and scope of records exposed, has data privacy advocates calling for an “American GDPR.” While it is unlikely that a federal data privacy law will come to pass anytime soon, some states have already taken matters into ...
Views: 977 - Is Your Company Protected Against Insider Threats? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Hollywood portrayal of a hacker is a mysterious hooded figure sitting in a dark room, furiously tapping away at a keyboard in search of a back door into an organization’s system. However, the real enemy may be sitting in a brightly lit cubicle right outside the CEO’s office; insider threats ...
Views: 800 - It's a Mature Bull Market And Time For A Strategic Hedging Plan - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Dwayne StrocenYes it’s time to hedge your risk, but don’t wait for that perfect moment. Both the economy and stock market are showing signs of stress. Here's what you need to know. Here are some of the excuses we hear from professional money managers and risk managers for not having a hedging program ...
Views: 894 - It’s Time to Conduct Penetration Testing Consulting Services Frequently - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2021 from Sumit GoyalBeing proactive in your security practices is essential today with the risk of security attacks across all industries. Conducting penetration testing consulting services regularly is an important step towards keeping your organization as safe as possible from cyber-attacks. Customers that ...
Views: 921 - It’s Time to Get Serious About Education Cyber Security - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersK-12 school systems, colleges, and universities are being increasingly targeted by hackers, yet education cyber security is as woefully lacking as other industries, as these recent incidents illustrate: • In November 2016, Columbia County School District in Georgia admitted to a breach of ...
Views: 910 - Jackpotting: How Secure Are Your Bank’s ATMs? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersATMs were designed to protect their cash vaults, not their computer components, which leaves them vulnerable to “jackpotting” cyber attacks. Earlier this month, the American Bankers Association announced changes to its Bank Capture incident tracking system, which logs data on ATM attacks, as ...
Views: 989 - Keep Your Business Solvent with Efficient Debt Collection - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Ben WallYou’ll efficiently recover dues owed to your business if you opt for debt collection by JMA Credit or similar agencies. Businesses have to remain solvent and profitable, especially for startups yet to break even on initial investments. It is better not to lend when your company is yet to meet ...
Views: 2456 - Kubernetes Security Best Practices to Protect Your Cloud Containers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Michael PetersLightweight cloud containers are fast replacing resource-sucking virtual machines, and Kubernetes is fast becoming the de facto standard for container orchestration. Kubernetes adoption doubled in 2018. Unfortunately, as with any popular technology, it was only a matter of time before hackers ...
Views: 1148 - Latest Anthem Breach Traced Back to Third-Party Vendor - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Michael PetersNew Anthem breach underscores the need to manage cyber risk throughout the enterprise ecosystem Anthem – yes, that Anthem – has been hacked again. About a month after the beleaguered health insurer agreed to fork over a record-setting $115 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to ...
Views: 993 - Love is in the air: How to deal with romantic relationships at work - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Lucy SmithMost of your waking life is spent at work, and though it’s not the most romantic setting, love often blooms by the water cooler. A Careerbuilder.co.uk survey revealed that over 55% of respondents have been involved with someone at work, while 70% of those surveyed by Human and Legal Resources ...
Views: 1598 - Lower HIPAA Fines Aren’t a License to Relax Cyber Security - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Michael PetersFollowing a record year for HIPAA settlements that saw the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) collect $28.7 million in HIPAA fines, HHS has reduced the maximum annual HIPAA fine in three out of the four penalty tiers. However, HHS’ move doesn’t mean that healthcare organizations ...
Views: 1180 - Major Responsibilities of Concierge Guard to Address Security - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2022 from Stephen RobertWhen you walk into an apartment, condominium, or townhouse, the first face that will probably greet you is the concierge security guard. Unlike private houses, housing complexes hire concierge staff who serve as gatekeepers for access control in and out of the building. Concierge security does ...
Views: 516 - Make Sure Your Business Has a Safe Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Adrian RickerseyMany businesses take the festive period as a well-earned holiday. Unfortunately, criminals generally don’t. In fact, it’s one of the busiest times of the year for them. It’s therefore important to make sure that your retail business is safe before you go off on your festive ...
Views: 893 - Make These Cyber Security Resolutions for 2018 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Michael PetersNow that the year is coming to an end, all eyes are on what’s possibly around the corner. More attacks on cryptocurrencies? An escalation in attacks by state-sponsored cyber criminals? Chaos as the EU’s GDPR is implemented? In cyber security, only one thing is certain: It’s a continuous game of ...
Views: 994 - Make Your Life Easier With Concierge Security Services - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2023 from Stephen RobertWhen it comes to concierge security, quality is everything. Customer interaction is critical in comparison to a parking lot or mobile patrol security. A concierge security guard will act as the personal assistant to their executive. Having a concierge security that is also an event planner may ...
Views: 469 - Malorie Peacock – Storytelling in the Courtroom - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Michael CowenIn this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with Cowen | Rodriguez | Peacock partner, Malorie Peacock, for another installment of TLN Table Talk to answer the questions of our listeners. Today’s topic focuses on storytelling in trial and identifying the “characters” in your ...
Views: 1109 - Managed Services Improve Efficiency And Diminish Risk Elements - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Salvador Dominic KieranManaged Services Improve Efficiency And Diminish Risk Elements Other than human resources the communication system at a work place is of pivotal importance. The whole work place in most of the cases is functioning on the basis of that system. The management of the computer based system is ...
Views: 1184 - Managing the Cost of Solvency II Implementation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABJust how expensive is Solvency II? Well, if the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to be believed, the anticipated cost of new technology and external consultants necessary for compliance is likely to exceed US $3 billion. This is a substantial expense for many European insurance firms ...
Views: 1037 - Many U.S. Companies Unaware that the GDPR Applies to Them - by Submitted on May 02, 2018 from Michael PetersWith just over three weeks to go until the May 25, 2018, deadline, many U.S. companies are woefully unprepared for the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR. In fact, quite a few of them don’t yet realize they have to achieve GDPR compliance. A new survey by CompTIA found that “A ...
Views: 941 - Marriott Starwood Breach Spotlights Multiple Cyber Security Issues - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Michael PetersThe Marriott Starwood breach, which exposed the personal data of 500 million guests, was not the largest data breach in terms of size; Yahoo still holds that dubious honor. However, because of the nature of the data stolen, it has the potential for a very long reach and highlights multiple cyber ...
Views: 1083 - Meaningful Use Security Risk Assessment Avoids Risks - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Harish SinghThe security people have to find out more problems in the company or in the website. They have to find out more problems which are vulnerable to the risk of the company. The meaningful use security risk assessment will help to avoid the risks through proper solution. The risk can be further ...
Views: 1672 - Medical Device Security Is Largely Nonexistent - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Michael PetersA new report by Synopsys and the Ponemon Institute finds that medical device security is plagued by a lack of standards, testing, and accountability. Healthcare organizations tend to focus their cyber security efforts on HIPAA compliance, protecting patient data, and defending against ...
Views: 953 - MiFID II, UCITS IV, Dodd Frank and Basel III Driving a Rethink of Massive Data Management - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAs Basel III, MiFID II, UCITS IV and the Dodd Frank Act are finalised and/or come into force, ever higher data requirements have been thrust on financial institutions that require them to meticulously track the origin of data, its transformation over time and the persons or processes responsible ...
Views: 2740 - Minimization coming from all Produce Chain Run the risk of Within Imaginative Developing - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from James FrancoCommunities have to deal with a substantial amount of endanger back assisting distinct make available organizations. Organizations that can more effectively keep control of these kinds production issues can even be rrn a position to maneuver superior earnings, so that you can undercut their ...
Views: 2081 - Mirai Botnet Attacks Likely Pulled Off By Bored Teenagers - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Mirai botnet DDoS attacks were the largest on record – and they were likely masterminded by teenagers. In October, a massive DDoS attack on the Dyn DNS “Managed DNS” infrastructure brought down a number of major websites, including PayPal, Twitter, Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify. The attack ...
Views: 998 - Mirai DDoS Attacks Illustrate Vulnerability of IoT Devices - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersIoT manufacturers should take heed from the recent Mirai DDoS attacks. Late last year, a widespread attack on Dyn DNS “Managed DNS” infrastructure wreaked havoc across the internet and brought down a number of major websites, including PayPal, Twitter, Amazon, Netflix, GitHub, and Reddit. ...
Views: 908 - Miss This in Your Marketing and You May Destroy Your Business! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt never ceases to amaze me when I hear about or experience a company that forgets the basics of Marketing 101. Lots of companies use all the latest and greatest marketing strategies to attract business, yet forget one of the most effective forms of marketing; stellar customer service. It seems ...
Views: 1357 - Moving on After Getting Injured at Work - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyWhether you’re lucky enough to be fulfilling your life’s calling or just appreciating the opportunity to make some money, work brings value and meaning to life. Sadly, when an accident or injury occurs, it can make working difficult or even impossible. Depending on the extent of the injury, you ...
Views: 1728 - Navy Cybersecurity Failures Detailed in New Report - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2019 from Michael PetersEveryone already knew that Navy cybersecurity had big problems. Last fall, a Wall Street Journal report on Navy cybersecurity revealed that Chinese nation-state hackers had successfully breached a number of third-party Navy contractors over an 18-month period, stealing highly classified ...
Views: 1164 - Nearly 340 Million Records Exposed in Exactis Data Leak - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2018 from Michael PetersLast week’s data leak at Exactis, a Florida-based marketing and data aggregation firm, has cyber security experts and data privacy advocates up in arms. WIRED reports: Earlier this month, security researcher Vinny Troia discovered that Exactis, a data broker based in Palm Coast, Florida, had ...
Views: 987 - New PCI DSS Ecommerce Guidelines Stress TLS 1.1 Migration - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Michael PetersNew PCI DSS Ecommerce Best Practices Replace Previous Guidelines Issued in 2013 Consumers love shopping online and are abandoning malls for mobile shopping apps in droves. However, online shopping environments offer multiple opportunities for hackers to steal payment card data. Even worse, as ...
Views: 977 - New Regulations Driving Changes to Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABPressure to comply with regulation has always been one of the main drivers of changes in how financial services institutions manage data. And new regulations such as the Dodd-Frank Act, Solvency II, UCITS IV, Basel III, MIFID II and FATCA are proving to do just that. Irrespective of the size of ...
Views: 1082 - New York State Cyber Security Regulations Emphasize Governance, Risk & Compliance - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersNew York State Cyber Security Law Heavy on GRC and Proactive Cyber Security The first phase of the New York state cyber security regulations, which apply to insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions operating within the state, went into effect at the beginning of March. ...
Views: 1141 - New York State Cyber Security Regulations Mandate Common-Sense Practices - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Michael PetersNew York State Cyber Security Regulations for Financial Institutions Could Be Model for Other States The first phase of the New York state cyber security regulations, which apply to insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions operating within the state, finally went into ...
Views: 1087 - NIST 800–171 Compliance: A Guide for Government Contractors - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2018 from Michael PetersIf your company is part of the federal supply chain, you likely need to comply with NIST 800–171. NIST 800–171 compliance applies to contractors for the DoD, GSA, NASA, and other federal and state agencies; universities and research institutions that accept federal grants; consulting firms with ...
Views: 939 - NIST Issues Guidance for Medical IoT Device Security - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Michael PetersThere are more connected devices than there are humans on Earth. Organizations have been as quick to embrace the Internet of Things as consumers have, and the healthcare industry is no exception. Medical IoT devices have exploded in popularity and grown in complexity. Smart medical devices allow ...
Views: 990 - NIST Issues Revised Guidance for Bolstering Federal Email Security - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Michael PetersEmail breaches can be just as destructive to organizations as customer data breaches; just ask Sony Pictures and the Democratic National Committee. A breach of a federal government agency’s email system may not just be embarrassing or scandalous to the agency; it could put national security at ...
Views: 1126 - NIST Privacy Framework Under Development to Complement NIST CSF - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Michael PetersCiting the success of its cybersecurity framework and the advent of IoT devices, artificial intelligence, and other technologies that are making it more challenging than ever for enterprises to protect their customers’ privacy, NIST has launched a collaborative project to develop a voluntary ...
Views: 923 - NIST Proposes Secure Software Development Framework - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2019 from Michael PetersApplying software updates and patches as soon as possible is a cyber security best practice, but what if an update contains malicious code inserted by a hacker? Software supply chain attacks are a serious and growing problem for both private-sector organizations and the federal government. Among ...
Views: 1234 - NIST Proposes Stronger Cyber Standards for Defense Contractors - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Michael PetersU.S. defense contractors are being heavily targeted by foreign cybercriminals. An internal Navy cyber security audit ordered after a series of successful breaches of Navy contractors revealed an agency in complete cyber chaos “in ways few appreciate, fewer understand, and even fewer know what to ...
Views: 1335 - Northwest Territorial Mint Scandal: Investors Had Fair Warning on This Blowup As Well - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Christina GonzalezOriginally posted on Money Metals Exchange The news unfortunately just keeps getting worse for customers and creditors of Northwest Territorial Mint. The prominent bullion dealer located near Seattle, Washington filed for bankruptcy court protection at the end of March. The losses of ...
Views: 1029 - Now It's Getting Personal: The FCA and Personal Conduct Authority Compliance Evidence Requirements - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Lee WerrellNow It's Getting Personal: The FCA and Personal Conduct Authority Compliance Evidence Requirements In UK Financial Services regulatory tumult, 2013 was obviously a tipping point with the UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), because the first time it pursued more civil and ...
Views: 1079 - Outsourcing Can Help Bridge the Cyber Security Skills Gap - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2017 from Michael PetersThe cyber security skills gap is real and growing; there simply aren’t enough cyber security employees to go around. Cyber crime is rapidly escalating, and board rooms are taking notice. KPMG’s 2017 U.S. CEO Outlook survey shows cyber security risks to be among CEOs’ top concerns, yet only ...
Views: 984 - Paper Documents And Sensitive Business Information - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Patrick ThompsonSensitive business information is contained on virtually every piece of paper that goes through the office. It may be in the form of sensitive bank account information or it may reveal trade secrets that are unique to an individual company. There is hardly ever a communication in the form of a ...
Views: 1736 - Paul McCarthy Cork's Guide to Avoid Common Types of Scams in Ireland - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Krishan KumarIn this article, we are going to discuss the common types of scams that happen in Ireland and Paul McCarthy Cork tips to avoid them. 1. Payment Card Scam: This type of fraud happens when you lost or someone steals your payment card. make direct purchases or cash withdrawals. sometimes the ...
Views: 1130 - PCI DSS Compliance Alone Won’t Protect Your Customer Data - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Michael PetersPCI DSS compliance is serious business for any organization that processes or accepts major payment cards, including SaaS providers that offer payment processing solutions to their customers. Retailers or payment processors who are found to be in violation of PCI DSS can be fined millions of ...
Views: 812 - Pedestrian Highway Accidents: Injured When Walking - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from AccidentLawGroup Personal Injury Lawyer Phoenix AZDid you know that somewhere around 70,000 pedestrians lose their lives every year in crashes across the U.S.? In Arizona, we care about the safety of pedestrians and realize that they are prone to accidents due to the negligence of other drivers. In fact, research shows us that Arizona ...
Views: 1144 - Penetration Tests vs. Vulnerability Scans: Understanding the Differences - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2018 from Michael PetersThe difference between penetration tests and vulnerability scans is a common source of confusion. While both are important tools for cyber risk analysis and are mandated under PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other security standards and frameworks, they are quite different. Let’s examine the similarities ...
Views: 873 - Phishing for Dollars: Email Scams Costing Companies Billions - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Michael PetersWhy Your Employees Keep Clicking on Phishing Emails, and How You Can Stop It The 2017 Verizon Data Breach Report is out, and it’s full of great news – if you’re a hacker. The study, which examined over 1,900 breaches and more than 42,000 attempts in 84 countries, showed that cyberespionage ...
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