We rarely get a warning when disaster is about to strike, be it a natural disaster or a cyberattack. Your best chance at detecting, containing and responding to a disaster of any kind is through a tested and proven plan. An effective business continuity plan and DR Plan provides detailed instructions before, during and after disaster strikes—and can make or …
Here’s How to Kickstart Your Data Protection Strategy
Many business leaders associate data protection with cyberattacks. Mainly, due to the alarming news stories that continue to surface—from the WannaCry ransomware attack that spread across 150 countries to Equifax’s massive breach that affected as many as 147.9 million consumers. Luckily, media coverage for these incidents has spurred much-needed awareness for data security. However, cyberattacks are just one concern when it …
6 Tips to Go Beyond Compliance for Effective Data Security
Is maintaining regulatory compliance enough? Experts recommend going beyond the basics of compliance and implementing data security best practices.
What is a Virtual Private Cloud and Why Should I Care?
Keeping your personal information separate from the public cloud or a private cloud for a business means you will need a virtual private cloud. How do you get one?
HIPAA and Encryption: The Best Practices
The number of data breaches in the healthcare industry is growing exponentially—and the breaches are becoming more severe. This phenomenon can be attributed to the increased black-market resale value for stolen medical records and personal health information (PHI), as well as the sophistication of cybercriminals. As a result of these risks—and of all the HIPAA penalties, legal costs, reputational damage, …