In the healthcare industry, HIPAA sets rules and regulations around the requirements of protecting patient data. But in the “rest of the world”, professionally speaking there are unspoken rules, but not the same type of enforcement program in place. A lawsuit might be considered the equivalent of a HIPAA fine – both damaging but perhaps...
Misrepresenting yourself is easy to do in a world where many of our interactions exist online. Why not put that profile photo of yourself up at the gym from a few years ago when you actually went there regularly? You’ll eventually get back to working out. There’s no harm in it. Deceptive? Sort of. But...
We take thee for better or for worse, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health…we will be there for you in your time of need…. ah, the familiar words we hear as two parties engage at the beginning of their road together. You’re in it together and promise to stand by...
On Friday we launched the Breach Secure Now! Breach Prevention Platform (BPP)! The BPP is a security service built for MSPs to help lower the chance of a client having a data breach. The MSP branded service includes: Simulated phishing attacks Continuous weekly security micro-training lessons Monthly magazine styled security newsletters Security policies Security risk assessments...
In the mistaken belief that their companies are not big enough to attract data thieves, small and midsize businesses notoriously resist tightening their IT security, ranking it as a low priority. Yet, when those same SMBs experience a data breach, they sometimes point the finger at their MSPs. Worse, they may file lawsuits and haul...
Travelers Insurance put together the top 5 cyber risks for businesses. There are no surprises in their list. They not only look at each risk but give associated costs with each risk. Let’s take a look at the top risks. Cyber Risk #1: Human Error: Lost and Stolen Laptops and Smartphones Everyone at one time...
As we talk to potential MSP partners and give presentations at ASCII and MAXfocus events, we are starting to hear a common message: I worried about providing security services to my clients because they may hold me legally responsible if they have a data breach. You can understand why MSPs might think that not discussing...
A survey by Mayer Brown shows companies consider the disclosure of PII the biggest cyber related threat. Survey respondents overwhelmingly considered the disclosure of personally, identifiable information as the biggest cyber-related threat to their companies (63%). Concern about interruption of business operations such as system sabotage ranked second (24%). Less than 10% of the respondents...
The CEO of Lloyd’s of London, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, says that cyber risk is the most serious threat to businesses Inga Beale, chief executive of Lloyd’s, said: “Cyber risk poses the most serious threat to businesses and national economies, and it’s an issue that’s not going to go away....
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