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project management
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November 19, 2020

Why Project Management Needs Cyber Security Training

  Project management and cybersecurity go hand in hand these days. Planning and implementing a business/IT project is nearly impossible without being able to control the IT environment and security issues together.    Here’s why cyber security and project management need to go hand in hand:   Both need proper planning in place.   The […]
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video conferencing
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November 12, 2020

How to Avoid Cyber Security Video Conferencing Pitfalls

Video conferencing and meetings have become the norm in the midst of the pandemic. Although we used these services pre-Covid, the level of use has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Remote working has led to an increase in cyber security tasks, and video conferencing is no different.   Most of us would never think […]
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managed backup service
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November 2, 2020

Reasons to Consider a Managed Backup Service

  Data is the backbone of every business today. Almost every organization requires continued access to their IT systems and data. The question is, who manages it? Backing up data is no easy task, and shouldn’t be taken lightly. For organizations with limited IT resources, a managed backup service may be the perfect option.    […]
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data breach
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October 26, 2020

Tips for Managing Your Reputation After a Data Breach

Reputation management and data breach are two phrases you never want to see in the same sentence. But unfortunately, stuff happens. And while a data breach is never expected, it’s always something to be prepared for. Losing data is never a positive thing, but the way an organization handles the communication afterwards could make the […]
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GDPR
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October 19, 2020

GDPR Compliance Checklist for Home Businesses

It’s been over 2 ½ years since GDPR was put into effect. It’s critical that businesses everywhere follow these rules and regulations, yet an astounding 50% of companies don’t know if they’re being fully compliant. GDPR consists of tons of rules and regulations regarding private data. And for those of you who are working at […]
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electronic data
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October 12, 2020

Understanding Liability for Damage to Electronic Data

It’s not uncommon that an employee accidentally puts a customer’s electronic data in jeopardy. The question is, will the customer sue for the cost of reconstructing the data, and will it be covered by a general liability policy? Unfortunately, the answer is probably no. However, it is possible to buy back some coverage due to […]
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cyber security
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October 5, 2020

Tips for Keeping Your Mobile Devices Safe from Cyber Security Threats

The data of 11,000 RescueTime users shows the top 20% of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their phones during weekdays. Even more alarming? Most people check their phones 58 times a day, with 30 of those times being during work hours. So what does this mean for cyber security?   Especially with […]
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free cyber security courses
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September 28, 2020

Best FREE Online Courses in Cyber Security

There are tons of classes you can take online for cyber security training — but nothing beats free! While saving yourself some cash sounds pleasing, some people question the credibility of free online courses because well…they’re free. But don’t worry, we’ve scoped out the best courses to take, whether you’re a beginner or pro.    […]
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data breaches
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September 21, 2020

Lessons Learned From The Biggest Data Breaches in History

With the world revolving around online services and products, consumers are more willing than ever to give out their personal information. However, businesses often don’t recognize the vulnerabilities of their cyber security system, or the risks of data breaches, leading to increased risk for a data breach. For small and large businesses, this proves costly.  […]
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why Cyber Criminals are Attacking School Districts
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August 31, 2020

Why Cyber Criminals are Attacking School Districts

As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the pandemic has led to a surge in cyber criminals attacking over the past few months. Unfortunately now that school is back in session, the education system is feeling the brunt of it. This is an incredibly pressing matter, as students and faculty are subject to losing information like […]
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