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- DFARS Compliance Deadline Approaching for DoD Contractors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from Michael PetersDepartment of Defense contractors and their subcontractors have until December 31 to obtain DFARS compliance Third-party data breaches are a serious problem, especially when highly sensitive data is involved – and our nation’s infrastructure, including our defense systems, are built and ...
Views: 1054 - Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Versus Business Continuity - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Cindy HartmanThere is a lot of discussion about the difference between preparing for a disaster so you can recover, and planning to continue to stay in business no matter what causes a business interruption. Many people ask what the difference is. Do they mean the same thing? Isn't the end result the ...
Views: 1445 - DNC Email Hack Highlights Need for Proactive Email Security - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersThe NSA isn’t the only Washington organization being embarrassed by a data breach. The sorry state of cyber security in America has taken center stage in this year’s presidential election. In June, it was discovered that Russian cyber criminals had managed to hack the Democratic National ...
Views: 917 - Do You Cry “Woe is Me” in Business? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageDo you wear “working on weekends and long hours” like a badge of honor? “Woe is me!” is the battle cry of many entrepreneurs. “Look how hard I am working!” I used to do the same thing as did many of my colleagues. That is, until it almost killed many of us. Not only were we wearing down by the ...
Views: 2268 - Docker Hub Hack Compromises Sensitive Data from 190,000 Accounts - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Michael PetersAccording to an official email sent to users, hackers gained access to Docker Hub, the official repository for Docker container images, “for a brief period.” However, during that “brief period,” approximately 190,000 user accounts were compromised, containing data such as usernames, hashed ...
Views: 1179 - Does Your Business Need a Website Maintenance Plan? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Susan FriesenDoes Your Business Need a Website Maintenance Plan? What Can Happen if You Neglect Your Newly-Built Site So, your new site is complete – congratulations! There are a lot of moving parts to a build, from coding to design to content. However, if you want to attract and retain customers, ...
Views: 1182 - Doxware Takes Ransomware to the Next Level - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersDoxware Leaks Your Private Data if You Don’t Pay the Ransom Ransomware began grabbing headlines about a year ago, after Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid hackers thousands of dollars in ransom after it got locked out of its systems. This large payday apparently encouraged hackers to ...
Views: 1062 - Dragonblood Vulnerabilities Discovered in WPA3 WiFi Standard - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Michael PetersLast year, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced the launch of the WPA3 WiFi security standard, which was developed to eliminate a number of security problems with WPA2. One of the major defense measures in WPA3 is the Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) handshake, which replaced the Pre-Shared ...
Views: 1143 - Eating Disorder Treatment Delray - Find the Help you need in a Hurry - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Jenkins JuddresAre you interested in learning more about Eating Disorder Treatment Delray? If you live in this part of the country and feel that you need assistance, you are not alone. That being said, you may be worried about which steps to take and how you are going to put yourself on the right path to ...
Views: 1235 - Efficient Data Warehouse Use through Strategic Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABIn today’s cut throat world of financial services provision, the ability to rapidly respond to changing market conditions is fundamental. Unfortunately, the need to be first off the blocks can have negative repercussions. And in probably no other area is this more evident than in the ...
Views: 1251 - Employees Are Biggest Threat to Healthcare Data Security - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2018 from Michael PetersHealthcare data security is under attack from the inside. While insider threats — due to employee error, carelessness, or malicious intent — are a problem in every industry, they are a particular pox on healthcare data security. Two recent reports illustrate the gravity of the ...
Views: 1043 - Employment Verification – Why Employers Must Do Employment Verification of Overseas Employees! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Muhammad Saad KhanThe employment verification process is based on employers’ review of documents presented by new employees to prove their identity and work eligibility. However recent studies have shown that document fraud (use of counterfeit documents) and identity fraud (fraudulent use of valid documents or ...
Views: 1812 - Ensure Electrical Safety on New Year’s Party at Your Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe year is going to end up quite soon, and like every other place in Australia, your workplace too must be decked up in the flair of New Year. Be it the decoration or planning for food for the upcoming party, everyone has started contributing ideas for making the party a bit more unique than ...
Views: 1699 - Enterprise Risk Management in the Banking Industry - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from daxen stewartAfter the financial collapse in 2008 that was marked by the demise of some of the oldest financial firms in the banking industry, enterprise risk management has become a regulatory concern as well as a business concern. Assuring that the institutions which form the backbone of the country's ...
Views: 1019 - Enterprise Risk Management Software - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Nathaniel ZidRisks are expected and are topic to impact any kind of small, medium or large company. It's essential that organizations continue to determine, notice and control the occurrence of danger within their particular organizations. It's also remember that even with the best of risk-based ...
Views: 813 - Entrepreneur education provide skills and knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Entrepreneur EducationEntrepreneurs are individual who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture. An Entrepreneur Education takes a creative idea and transforms it into a commercially viable business. It involves creative thinking and innovation to design products or provide services. All ...
Views: 2894 - Equifax Breach Compromises Half of U.S. Population - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Michael PetersThe Equifax breach isn’t the largest data breach, but it is one of the most troubling because of its massive scope, the nature of the information stolen, and the absolutely awful way in which it was handled. While Hurricane Irma dominated the national news late last week, a man-made disaster ...
Views: 1489 - Equity vs Gold: Which is safe to bet on in a volatile market - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Pranav SharmaWith no signs of slowing down of the coronavirus epidemic at the moment, investors have begun to worry about diminishing investment options in such a period of market volatility. Acquiring gold as an asset still retains a distinct attraction in India. Sophisticated complex the dynamics equation ...
Views: 1072 - Essentials You Need to be Aware of to Become a Certified Fraud Examiner - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2020 from Lilu SahooThe world of business and accounting needs the help of trustworthy and reliable professionals who can help make your business or company completely safe and fraud-free. This is where the responsibility of a Certified Fraud Examiner comes into play. True to its name, this examiner is specifically ...
Views: 1064 - Ethereum ICO Hacks Rattle Investors - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2017 from Michael PetersInitial Coin Offerings (ICOs) powered by the Ethereum blockchain platform are the hottest thing going right now, but are they secure? On July 24, 2017, the second Ethereum ICO hack in a week hit the news, as digital wallet firm Veritaseum disclosed to Bleeping Computer that a hacker stole ...
Views: 1276 - Event and Party security services Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Atmosphere for Guests - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2023 from Stephen RobertIn the vibrant city of Melbourne, where events and parties light up the night, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests is paramount. The dynamic atmosphere of these gatherings demands a careful balance between excitement and security. Event and party security services in Melbourne play a ...
Views: 270 - Event and Party security services Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Atmosphere for Guests - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2023 from Stephen RobertIn the vibrant city of Melbourne, where events and parties light up the night, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of guests is paramount. The dynamic atmosphere of these gatherings demands a careful balance between excitement and security. Event and party security services in Melbourne play a ...
Views: 262 - Everything you wanted to know about Take Profit, Stop Loss and Trailing Stop but hesitated to ask - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Ivan KononenkoAre you already familiar with cryptocurrencies, trading, maybe you are even registered on several exchanges? Great. Now it’s time to learn all the intricacies of cryptocurrency trading and answer the question: “How to trade cryptocurrency?” In this article, we`ll tell you about such advanced ...
Views: 1092 - Finding the Right Home Security System for Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamOwning a home comes with a ton of responsibilities, and topping this list is ensuring that it is well protected. After all, it is among your most significant investments. While there are many ways to safeguard your home such as having a dog or joining a neighborhood watch group, a home security ...
Views: 900 - FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST: Federal Compliance Demystified - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2017 from Michael PetersFISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, DFARS, CJIS, HIPAA … Government compliance standards can seem like a veritable alphabet soup. Making matters even worse, a lot of them overlap, and many organizations aren’t certain which standards they need to comply with. Even if your organization does not currently ...
Views: 1053 - Five Reasons For US Megaquake This Spring - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Five 'when-then' signs from 2015 signal the 'day of the Lord,' and suggest this spring. Multiple Bible texts support an earthquake as initiating the end-times. 1. “The day of the Lord” begins with an earthquake (Joel 2:10,11; Zeph 1:7,10, 1Thess 5:2,3) and it was signaled by the ...
Views: 1137 - Fixing Business Processes with Basel III and Other Emerging Risk Management Regulations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABThe most heavily regulated industry? Because of the critical role it plays in the economy, the banking sector has always been the most regulated in any country. One need only look at any major economic crisis over the past century to see that the banking industry has always been at the heart ...
Views: 1717 - Four Takeaways from the WannaCry Ransomware Attacks - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Michael PetersThe recent WannaCry ransomware attacks put cyber security on the front page of every newspaper in the world. Now, everyone knows what ransomware is and how destructive it can be, but will anything change? Following are four critical lessons that both organizations and individuals should take ...
Views: 908 - Fraud Solutions for Retail Banks - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Tom GilmourHeading off fraud in the banking industry is a continuous battle for community retail banks and credit unions. White collar criminals committing these fraudulent acts are becoming more and more sophisticated, making it hard to detect and resolve these crimes. There are so many ways scam artists ...
Views: 1483 - Gaining the Competitive Advantage from Reference Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAll organisational data falls into either one of two categories – transactional data and reference data. In the context of regulatory reporting by financial institutions, the importance of transactional data is self-evident. After all, it is actual transactions that are most responsible for ...
Views: 2079 - GandCrab Ransomware Exploiting an Old Vulnerability to Infect New Victims - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Michael PetersThird-party vendor hacks, where hackers attack a company by compromising one of their business associates, have been a problem for a while. Now, the hackers behind GandCrab ransomware have gotten into the act, exploiting a year-old SQL injection vulnerability in a common remote IT support ...
Views: 1153 - GDPR Compliance Issues Could Cause WHOIS Directory to Go Dark - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Michael PetersThe deadline for compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is fast approaching, and an astounding number of organizations are woefully unprepared to meet it. A new survey of IT decision-makers by Crowd Research Partners found that a whopping 60% of organizations will ...
Views: 862 - GDPR Compliance Means Transforming Your Data Governance - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Michael PetersOrganizations have until May 25, 2018, to comply with the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Arguably the most comprehensive, far-reaching data privacy law passed to date, the GDPR grants European consumers numerous new data privacy rights and places new data governance ...
Views: 976 - Get Ready for Greater SEC Cyber Security Enforcement - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from Michael PetersSEC cyber security enforcement is set to intensify in light of recent global attacks and new enforcement chiefs Public companies and firms operating in regulated industries, especially finance, should expect more SEC cyber security enforcement in the wake of new and emerging threats, like ...
Views: 919 - Getting Claims for Botched Surgeries - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Tom GilmourDoctors, nurses and other health care providers are professionals that are licensed to deliver a necessary diagnosis and treatment for the sick and the injured. With a great deal of time and energy invested into education and gaining the experience to be the best in your field of expertise. It ...
Views: 1331 - Going Through an Effective Risk Assessment Process - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Lilu SahooEfficient enterprise risk management is very vital when you are working in a regulatory environment that is all high stakes in nature. It is more of a necessity than a luxury. Regulators as well as rating agencies have expectations that companies possess a good understanding of their individual ...
Views: 956 - Government Ransomware Is Everyone's Problem - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael PetersThe word “ransomware” has become synonymous with the healthcare industry, but government ransomware attacks are a growing threat. Over the past year, the healthcare industry has been battered by an epidemic of ransomware attacks. The problem has become so ubiquitous that it is making their ...
Views: 1178 - Great Reasons to Hire Security Services in Melbourne - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2023 from Stephen RobertIn a rapidly changing world, safety and security have become paramount concerns for individuals, businesses, and communities. Whether it's protecting your assets, ensuring the well-being of employees, or maintaining a secure environment for public events, hiring professional security services in ...
Views: 378 - GSA Proposes Changes to Cyber Security Rules for Federal Contractors - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Michael PetersThe General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to tighten up federal contractor cyber security requirements regarding sensitive non-classified data, according to a Federal Register Notice dated January 12. The rules would cover internal contractor systems, external contractor systems, ...
Views: 816 - Hackers Can Use DICOM Bug to Hide Malware in Medical Images - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Michael PetersA newly discovered design flaw in DICOM, a three-decade-old medical imaging standard, could be used to deliver malware inside what appears to be an innocuous image file, a researcher from Cylera has discovered. Because the malware would not alter the protected health information (PHI) contained ...
Views: 1226 - Hackers’ Next Target: Smart Toys - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Michael PetersCyber criminals don’t care who they hurt. This was made obvious during the rash of ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities this year, where hackers locked down electronic health records systems, putting patients at grave risk. There is great concern that the proliferation of Internet of ...
Views: 1069 - HBO Hack Underscores the Growing Threat of Digital IP Theft - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Michael PetersHBO Hack Targeted Valuable Intellectual Property and Company Secrets Corporate espionage and the theft of intellectual property and company secrets have gone cyber. The latest victim is cable network HBO and its flagship series Game of Thrones. The HBO hack, perpetrated by a hacker or group ...
Views: 953 - HBO Hacks Indicate a Company in Cyber Security Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2017 from Michael PetersHacks in the City: Latest in String of Attacks at HBO Targets Company’s Social Media Accounts HBO has had a rough summer, and things are getting progressively worse for the cable titan. The HBO hacks began in late June, when an individual hacker or group calling themselves “Mr. Smith” dumped ...
Views: 1022 - Helicópteros MI17: Un Pilar en las Operaciones de Rescate Durante las Inundaciones y Deslizamientos en Uttarakhand - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2024 from Trip AdviserHelicópteros MI17: Un Pilar en las Operaciones de Rescate Durante las Inundaciones y Deslizamientos en Uttarakhand Introducción Uttarakhand, conocido por sus paisajes montañosos y santuarios espirituales, ha sido testigo de desastres naturales que han causado estragos en ...
Views: 209 - Here's Why the Gold and Silver Futures Market Is Like a Rigged Casino... - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Christina GonzalezA respectable number of Americans hold investments in gold and silver in one form or another. Some hold physical bullion, while others opt for indirect ownership via ETFs or other instruments. A very small minority speculate via the futures markets. But we frequently report on the futures ...
Views: 1263 - HHS Publishes New Cyber Security Guidelines for Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2019 from Michael PetersNoting that cyber security is “the responsibility of every health care professional, from data entry specialists to physicians to board members,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients ...
Views: 1081 - HIPAA Compliance Does Not Equal Data Security - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Michael PetersHealthcare is one of the most regulated industries in the U.S. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, requires healthcare organizations and their third-party service providers, such as labs and billing companies, to have data security measures in place protect ...
Views: 867 - Hire Concierge Security Guard Services in Melbourne Enhance the Reputation of Businesses - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2024 from Stephen RobertIn today's competitive business landscape, reputation is everything. It's not merely about providing excellent products or services; it's also about creating an environment where customers feel safe, valued, and well cared for. In Melbourne, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance ...
Views: 221 - Hire Mobile Patrol Security Guard Services in Melbourne Optimizes Safety Measures - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2024 from Stephen RobertIn an ever-evolving urban landscape like Melbourne, safety and security are paramount concerns for businesses, communities, and individuals alike. With the rise in crime rates and security threats, it's essential to implement robust safety measures to safeguard lives and properties. One ...
Views: 218 - Hire Mobile Patrol Security Services in Sydney - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2023 from Stephen RobertMaintaining a safe and secure environment is crucial for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the bustling city of Sydney. To effectively address security concerns, it's essential to consider robust security measures. One such solution is hiring mobile patrol security services. Mobile ...
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