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Month: February 2021

Know the Risks: Insider Threats To Customer Data & Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Know the Risks: Insider Threats To Customer Data & Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Is your customer data up for grabs?   Customer data, also known as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), is one of the most popular targets for a cyber attack. Once a hacker gains access to this information, they can steal your company’s proprietary information and your customers’ identities at the same time.   The repercussions of such an attack can be catastrophic for your business, especially if you’re a healthcare facility or a financial institution.   From legal fees and lawsuits…

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Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Why You Need To Secure Your Customer Data

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Why You Need To Secure Your Customer Data

Are you risking a cyber attack by unknowingly allowing access to your clients’ personal information?   When you expose customer data, you become vulnerable to cyber attacks. Even if the breach is unintentional, you still risk getting sued for breaking confidentiality. And you will certainly be liable for violating legal compliance.   As a result, it’s important to secure customer data so you can avoid a cyber attack and the headache that comes with it.   Now that you know…

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The Cost Of A Cybersecurity Breach For Your Florida Based Business Could Be Massive

The Cost Of A Cybersecurity Breach For Your Florida Based Business Could Be Massive

The digital age comes with so many great advances in technology to make our lives and businesses run more smoothly. Unfortunately, nothing is truly safe. No matter how protected you think your business’ systems and networks are, they can fall prey to hackers and this is where you need to ask yourself, “Do I have the proper cybersecurity standards in place.” Data breaches and cybersecurity incidents have become common place and they’re becoming increasingly costly. These breaches can expose personal…

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Discover The Top Two Insider Threats To Your Business

Discover The Top Two Insider Threats To Your Business

You might already know about the external risks that threaten the cybersecurity of your business, but are you aware of the insider threats that also exist?   In case you didn’t know, 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 their attention on outsider threats, they often overlook internal threats that exist right within their walls.   According to Verizon’s 2020…

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Top Warning Signs & How to Prevent an Internal Data Breach

Top Warning Signs & How to Prevent an Internal Data Breach

Is your business one misstep away from a cyber-attack due to an insider threat?   If you’ve been following our blog, then you already know what insider threats are and how they affect your business.   As a reminder, insider threats are security risks that originate from within an organization. Essentially, an insider threat involves someone who is a part of your business network or has access to it.   An insider threat can present itself in two different ways:…

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Network Security: 4 Quick Tips to Protect Your Network From Hackers

Network Security: 4 Quick Tips to Protect Your Network From Hackers

Is your internet network safe from hackers? The truth is that no network is security all the time, especially in this day and age. A cyber attack can happen any time, and sometimes it remains undetected for days, weeks, or even months.   That said, you should always strive for network security so you can minimize your risk of a data breach or full-blown cyber attack.   In this guide, you will learn how to safeguard your network so you…

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