Ecommerce sites are reselling used electronics without permanently erasing data from them, according to The Leftovers: A Data Recovery Study recently released by Blancco Technology Group. Based on an analysis of 200 second-hand hard disk drives and solid state drives purchased from eBay and Craigslist in the first quarter of 2016, 67 percent of the used drives contained … [Read more...] about Is your firm’s sensitive data being sold on eBay?
Information security
Follow these 7 guidelines to protect your firm’s digital data
According to a recent study, American business leaders are unprepared for the increased threat to information security that comes with flexible office environments. The 2016 Shred-it Security Tracker information security survey shows that leaders are not providing the protocols and training needed to ensure customer and competitive information remains secure in a mobile work … [Read more...] about Follow these 7 guidelines to protect your firm’s digital data
Study: Organizations not doing enough to build a corporate culture of security
Employee-related security risks are the number-one concern for security professionals, but organizations are not taking adequate steps to prevent negligent employee behavior, says an industry study recently released by Experian Data Breach Resolution and Ponemon Institute. The study, Managing Insider Risk Through Training & Culture, asked more than 600 individuals at … [Read more...] about Study: Organizations not doing enough to build a corporate culture of security
Report: Cybersecurity breaches hit nearly three in four organizations
Nearly three out of four organizations have been plagued by at least one security breach or incident in the past year, with about 60 percent of breaches categorized as serious, according to a new report released by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology industry. The International Trends in Cybersecurity report also reveals that organizations are altering … [Read more...] about Report: Cybersecurity breaches hit nearly three in four organizations
Cybercrime and 7 basic security measures your firm should take now
Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit human nature as they rely on familiar attack patterns such as phishing, and increase their reliance on ransomware, where data is encrypted and a ransom is demanded, finds the Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report. This year's report highlights repeating themes from prior year's findings and storylines that continue to play off … [Read more...] about Cybercrime and 7 basic security measures your firm should take now
Buried by paper? Time to crawl out and go digital
In a report dated August 9, 2012, Linda A. Halliday, the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, called for immediate action to address the “Risks Associated with Veterans Claims Folder Storage, Building Integrity, and Employee Safety at the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office.” In her report, Ms. Halliday described thousands … [Read more...] about Buried by paper? Time to crawl out and go digital
Cyber security report uncovers why most corporate network breaches occur on Monday morning, and more
CYREN, a cyber security platform, recently announced the release of its latest CYREN Cyber Threat Report that examines trends surrounding malware, phishing, spam and other online threats. Friday malware spike results in busy Mondays for IT security professionals In the report, CYREN research confirms long-held suspicions that criminals are purposely intensifying their … [Read more...] about Cyber security report uncovers why most corporate network breaches occur on Monday morning, and more
How document automation can save you thousands
Does your firm use document automation tools? If not, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted in 2013 by the International Legal Technology Association, a whopping 62% of law firms surveyed reported not using a document automation system. But when you think about how much time your team spends assembling variations of the same documents every day, automating the … [Read more...] about How document automation can save you thousands
Get your firm ready for any kind of disaster at free National Preparedness Month webinar series
Are the members of your firm prepared to communicate quickly and effectively with each other when a crisis hits? Did you know that nearly 70 percent of all U.S. businesses will lose power at one point in the next 12 months? Do you have a plan in place to keep your operations running? How will you rebuild your business if your employees are unable to report to work after a major … [Read more...] about Get your firm ready for any kind of disaster at free National Preparedness Month webinar series
Are you changing your security strategy?
The growing proliferation and sophistication of hackers, combined with greater reliance on interconnected applications, devices and systems, has created a security environment that's challenging for even the best prepared organizations, according to new research recently released by CompTIA, the IT industry association. "It's not that businesses need to be convinced that … [Read more...] about Are you changing your security strategy?