Top 5 Threats IoT Devices Pose to Data Protection & Privacy

How secure is your IoT (Internet of Things) data? If you don’t know the answer, you could be in trouble. Yes, IoT devices, or “smart” gadgets, have indeed made life easier for people and businesses like yours — but they can also expose your data and privacy to hackers. As a responsible business, you need …

A Deep Dive Into Data Governance

In the world of business, your data holds the key to understanding customers, market trends and internal operations. Making the most of this information is crucial for improving customer experience, driving innovation and enhancing overall productivity. You can unlock the full potential of your digital data with efficient data management and data governance. Data management …

The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management

In today’s business landscape, data isn’t just power — it’s the very lifeline that fuels business decisions, drives innovations and shapes strategies. However, businesses often find it difficult to effectively manage the vast amounts of data they hold, and that’s where data management comes into play. Simply put, data management is all about collecting, storing …

FTC Action Leads to Ban for Owners of E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme

A federal court had temporarily shut down Automators AI E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme, a deceptive business opportunity that conned consumers into investing $22 million in online stores. The operators, Roman Cresto, John Cresto, and Andrew Chapman, have agreed to surrender assets and face a lifetime ban on selling e-commerce business opportunities. The scheme promised high returns …

Bolster Cyber Defenses With Routine Security Tests

Businesses today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social engineering attacks like phishing to sophisticated ransomware. For business leaders like you, protecting your network is crucial since it is the lifeline of your business. Any vulnerability in your network can compromise your sensitive data, operational integrity and stakeholder trust. That’s why you must understand …

Tackling the Hidden Challenges of Network Monitoring

Your network is your business’s lifeline. A healthy and secure network is critical for seamless communication and operational efficiency. That’s why it’s crucial to proactively identify issues and optimize performance through continuous network security monitoring. However, as you keep a close watch, you’ll discover many issues lurking beneath the surface. In this blog, we’ll take …

Key Considerations When Selecting the Right Cyber Insurance Coverage

Is your business prepared to confront today’s growing cybersecurity threats? Although adopting the latest technologies and industry trends is undoubtedly crucial, it is equally important to ensure that your business has the best cyber liability insurance. Think of it as an invisible shield protecting your business from devastating losses. However, to harness its full potential …

Ransomware Attack on Refuah Health Compromised the Data of 250,000 New Yorkers

New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached an agreement with Refuah Health Center, Inc. to address the health care provider’s failure to protect patient data. Refuah experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the personal and private information of around 250,000 New Yorkers. The investigation found that Refuah lacked appropriate controls, such as encryption and …

How to Ensure Your Cyber Insurance Pays Out

In the current digital environment, where cyberthreats are commonplace, it makes perfect sense to have cyber liability insurance. However, just having a policy in place doesn’t guarantee a smooth claims process. Cyber insurance policies come with varying terms and coverage, requiring meticulous examination of inclusions and exclusions and deciphering technical jargon. Having a thorough understanding …

FTC Proposes Strengthening Children’s Privacy Rule to Further Limit Companies’ Ability to Monetize Children’s Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) to strengthen children’s privacy and limit companies’ ability to monetize children’s data. The proposed changes include prohibiting the collection of more personal information than necessary for a child to participate in an activity, clarifying the meaning of “activity,” …