During the 2017 AIAG Supply Chain Summit, the formation of a new working group tasked with creating a set of information security standards was announced. These standards would be created for use by the OEM’s third-party suppliers and partners, and center around protecting OEM intellectual property during contract fulfillment. Five OEM’s participated in the working […]
Category Archives: Privacy and Compliance
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Nov
Nov
Encryption at rest can protect your data, even if someone steals it. Data security comes in many forms. In order to keep your business safe from a security breach, you need to protect your data from destruction, spying, and outright theft. Protecting yourself requires different lines of defense, and at the forefront of these is […]
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Oct
Oct
No cybersecurity defense is complete without breach detection and a response plan. We wrote last week about the threat ransomware poses to your business, and strategies you can use to prevent your system from being compromised. While ransomware can grind your business to a halt by holding your data hostage, there is one way in […]
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Oct
Oct
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Here’s how your business can detect and prevent them. 2017 has seen an increase in prominent ransomware attacks, and experts warn that they are likely to grow more common. So far, 2017 has seen two significant ransomware attacks: WannaCry, which began in May, and NotPetya, which followed a couple […]
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Sep
Sep
How can you protect your data and IT resources in case of an emergency? Each year, companies invest billions of dollars into their IT systems. These include their networks, the hardware and software on which they run, and the processes they use to manage everything. Protecting this investment should be a top priority for your […]
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Aug
Aug
5 ways your business can manage security to protect sensitive client information. Losing sensitive client data, such as login credentials, credit card information, medical records, or financial reports, can have disastrous consequences for your business, from both a legal and PR standpoint. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to safeguard against these security breaches. […]
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Aug
Aug
Does your company have a Bring Your Own Device policy? Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are increasingly popular among employers and employees alike. Many employees are more comfortable using their own devices, as it allows them remote access to work documents without the hassle of a second device. And from an employer perspective, BYOD […]
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Jul
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Using a discovery and mapping process to gain a better understanding of project scope. As we’ve discussed previously on our blog, putting a specific dollar amount on a NIST compliance project can be difficult. While many businesses need a reliable budget figure to make decisions about the value of NIST compliance for their business, delivering […]
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Jun
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How to Protect Your Client’s Identity Incidents of identity theft in 2016 were higher than incidents logged in 2015 by 40%. As more and more consumers shop and pay bills online, it’s critical that businesses accepting credit card payments meet security standards. This way, they can protect their clientele from unauthorized credit card access and […]
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May
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Time is critical in reporting a security breach. Is your business prepared? In the case of a security breach, a speedy response time is critical to protecting data. Take two important examples of security incidents: the Target hack, and Google’s recent phishing scam. In the first, Target’s failure to notice and respond to the security […]