Trusting identity is foundational to a law firm’s work. In a law office, the documents going back and forth contain sensitive information, and contracts, negotiations, or transactions can\’t be shared with the wrong parties. The industry needs to be cautious about validating identities. Legal service providers need to achieve compliance and protect clients andContinue reading “It’s Who You Know: Verifying Identity at Law Firms”
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How to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks
Digital transformation has made many things easier for businesses, right from inventory management and order processing to managing financials. On the flip side, however, it has also made companies more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. A breach occurring anywhere in the supply chain could end up seriously disrupting your operations. So, how doContinue reading “How to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks”
Recommended Best Practices for a Secure Supply Chain
Your business’ cybersecurity posture must prioritize detection, evaluation and mitigation of risks posed by your supply chain. It is vital that your security is upgraded on a regular basis to better prepare for any worst-case scenarios. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that a vulnerable third party that your organization dealsContinue reading “Recommended Best Practices for a Secure Supply Chain”
The Dangers Within: Understanding Insider Threats
The year 2020 witnessed an unprecedented onslaught of cybersecurity threats across the world as the global workforce underwent a forced transition to remote working. However, not all cybersecurity threats come from the outside. In a study conducted by Bitglass, 61 percent of businesses surveyed reported at least one insider-related cybersecurity incident in the last year.Continue reading “The Dangers Within: Understanding Insider Threats”
Less Common Cyberattacks for Accountants
Check the news any given day and you might see a report about hackers accomplishing a data breach, or of a ransomware attack encrypting all company data until it pays up. These are the well-known types of cyberattack, but there are less common cyberthreats accountants should be aware of, as well. There is almost aContinue reading “Less Common Cyberattacks for Accountants”
Insider Threats: Spotting Common Indicators and Warning Signs
Data protection regulations require your business to assess all possible threats to the sensitive data your business stores or manages. While most businesses tend to focus most of their attention on external threats, they often overlook insider threats that exist right under their collective noses. Although the market is flooded with cybersecurity solutions that promiseContinue reading “Insider Threats: Spotting Common Indicators and Warning Signs”
Defense Strategies to Combat Insider Threats
Insider threats are among the most dangerous cyberthreats out there. Yet, organizations of all sizes seem to be either reluctant or negligent when it comes to fighting them. Over 50 percent of organizations don’t have an Insider Risk Response Plan and 40 percent don’t assess how effectively their technologies mitigate insider threats.1 Even though 59Continue reading “Defense Strategies to Combat Insider Threats”
Potential Risks That Insider Threats Pose to PII
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to any information maintained by an agency that can be used to identify or trace a specific individual. In other words, it includes data points, such as social security number, date of birth, mother\’s maiden name, biometric data, tax identification number, race, religion, location data and other information, that canContinue reading “Potential Risks That Insider Threats Pose to PII”
Prioritizing Compliance Commitment Across All Work Environments
A secure and compliant work environment is what data protection regulations worldwide mandate your business to build and maintain. It must be secure enough to mitigate as many risks as possible and be compliant with every single rule/guideline listed in the regulation. The most important aspect to remember is that these regulations take intoContinue reading “Prioritizing Compliance Commitment Across All Work Environments”
Dial up Telehealth Security
The use of telehealth has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Then, the coronavirus pandemic prompted another jump in telehealth offerings. There are many advantages to digital healthcare, but securing this access to physicians and specialists is more challenging. Telehealth services offered through videoconferencing, remote monitoring, electronic consults, and wireless communications: increase connectivity betweenContinue reading “Dial up Telehealth Security”