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The Data Breach Avalanche: What is the Real Reason for Our Crumbling Defenses?

The technology to prevent data breaches exists, yet hackers are still breaking into major organizations with ease. A few best practices will help keep your sensitive data safe.

Aman Khanna

October 23, 2019

The volume and profile of data breaches are not only growing — they’re accelerating. In just one year, from 2018 to 2019, reported breaches jumped 54 percent. The first half of 2019 alone saw more than 4.1 billion compromised records due to hackers and poor security practices.

Complying with California's Workplace Violence Prevention in Healthcare Rule

Continuous Evaluation Is the Key to Preventing Workplace Violence

Tom Miller

October 22, 2019

Security can take multiple forms. There’s physical security, cybersecurity, and of course, security as it relates to workplace safety. It’s unethical to knowingly put employee and/or client lives on the line. Negligence can cost organizations a pretty penny in court, and especially in the wake of the mass shootings that have occurred in current and former places of employment this year, workplace violence is an issue that can’t be taken lightly.

First Three Quarters of 2019: 7.2 Billion Malware Attacks, 151.9 Million Ransomware Attacks

October 22, 2019

In the first three quarters of 2019, 7.2 billion malware attacks were launched, as well as 151.9 million ransomware attacks, marking 15 percent and five percent year-over-year declines, respectively.

The 'People' Part of Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategies

Stop the Abuse! (Of Your Cybersecurity Team)

Avi Chesla

October 22, 2019

CCIE’s – analysts with the highest network expert certification – are spending hours a day sifting through network logs, as are Networking experts, Cloud experts, Microsoft OS experts, application experts and other valuable employees.

Dispelling the Dangerous Myth of Data Breach Fatigue; cyber security news

Travel Reservations Platform Autoclerk Leaks U.S. Government Personnel Data

October 21, 2019

A vpnMentor’s research team discovered a breach in a database belonging to Autoclerk, a reservations management system owned by Best Western Hotels and Resorts Group. A victim of this leak was the U.S. government, military and Department of Homeland Security, says the research.

Majority of U.S. Adults Believe Their Personal Information Has Been Breached

October 21, 2019

A majority of Americans (44 percent) believe their personally identifiable information (PII) has been stolen as a result of a data breach. A strong majority (63 percent) are concerned that prior breaches could lead to future identity fraud, and a significant number (37 percent) believe they have already been a victim of fraud.

Medical Device Innovation Consortium Awarded $2.8 Million For Cybersecurity Programs

October 21, 2019

The Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) announced it has been awarded $2.8 million in funding by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the expansion of the Case for Quality and medical device cybersecurity programs.

Mind Your Own Business Act Holds Corporations, Executives Accountable with Steep Fines, Jail Time

October 18, 2019

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced sweeping new privacy legislation, the Mind Your Own Business Act, to create strong protections for Americans’ private data and to hold accountable the corporate executives responsible for abusing information.

You Cast Your Vote…Or Did You?

Tom DeSot

October 18, 2019

Of late, much has been written regarding the dangers of electronic voting machines and how their security controls are either lacking or non-existent, leading to potential voter fraud or changes in how ballots are cast

International SOS Foundation Announces 2019 Duty of Care Award Recipients

October 18, 2019

The International SOS Foundation announced the recipients of its 2019 Duty of Care Awards -- companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to protecting their people while traveling or working remotely.

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The Data Breach Avalanche: What is the Real Reason for Our Crumbling Defenses?

Continuous Evaluation Is the Key to Preventing Workplace Violence

First Three Quarters of 2019: 7.2 Billion Malware Attacks, 151.9 Million Ransomware Attacks

Stop the Abuse! (Of Your Cybersecurity Team)

Travel Reservations Platform Autoclerk Leaks U.S. Government Personnel Data

Majority of U.S. Adults Believe Their Personal Information Has Been Breached

Medical Device Innovation Consortium Awarded $2.8 Million For Cybersecurity Programs

Mind Your Own Business Act Holds Corporations, Executives Accountable with Steep Fines, Jail Time

You Cast Your Vote…Or Did You?

International SOS Foundation Announces 2019 Duty of Care Award Recipients

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