From devastating hurricanes to wildfires to tornados, it’s important for all of us to be prepared for a natural disaster. When disaster strikes we, as community members, will be the first ones to act long before the first responders arrive. This year’s Ready.gov overarching theme for National Preparedness Month is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” […]
Governance, risk and compliance
Three top security risks for companies
Running a business can be an extremely stressful endeavor. It is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly, as you must guide and protect your company at all costs. To properly protect your business, you should know what to protect it from. Understanding the most common security threats is a great way to prepare […]
Dip, swipe or contactless: what is more secure
“Swipe or insert?” a question you have probably become accustomed to asking while shopping in the United States. The reason behind this is EMV cards. In October of 2015, liability was transferred from the banks to the retailers for security purposes. This encouraged many companies to switch over to the “dip” method as banks were […]
Employee leaving? Make sure your information doesn’t go with them.
Typically, when an employee leaves the company, the HR department is quick to grab the employee’s laptop. But what about the data on other equipment? How can the organization know what’s on the employee’s mobile devices? Does anyone know to which websites and cloud-based software the employee has access? Here’s how IT (working with HR) […]
Don’t be haunted by work email practices
Email may feel like a private, one-to-one conversation safe from prying eyes. However, the truth is, email is about as confidential as telling a secret to a gossipy friend. Especially when emails are sent at work, management can legally monitor it. Bottom line—it’s important to understand what privacy expectations to have when sending emails at work. Email at work for employees It is standard practice that when you begin a […]
Fundamentals of a good security program
Trends in IT security are constantly changing but the fundamentals of a good security program for your company will always remain the same. Here is a list of the basic components of an any information security program, containing the essential and timeless elements behind any successful security program. Information security policy for the organization An information […]