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9 Security Weaknesses Every Business Needs to Address

No one wants to experience a data breach, but the simple fact is it happens regularly to businesses of all sizes, across all industries. A data breach can not only cost you money, but it can also damage your reputation and shake your customers’ trust. 9 Data Security Weaknesses to Take Seriously Several factors can increase your exposure leaving your business vulnerable. It’s important to be aware of these 9 security weaknesses and take the appropriate actions to [...]

By Karen Morgan|2023-10-10T18:15:52+00:00May 26th, 2022|information security, OIT|0 Comments

How to Avoid a Print Security Data Breach

Print security breaches happen more often than you may think. Endpoints are a key target and print devices are not getting enough attention in the enterprise’s IT security strategy. Only 30% of IT professionals recognize printers as a high security risk, according to a May 2018 Spiceworks survey. And yet 59% of organizations have reported a print-related data loss in the past year, according to a 2019 Quocirca analysis and trend report. Cyber threats targeted [...]

By Julie Italiano|2020-11-10T15:12:10+00:00July 1st, 2020|cyber attack, cyber crime, data breach, Data security, information security, network security, printers, Security|0 Comments

Security Breaches can be Costly for Businesses

Sensitive information leaked can equal a scandal for companies. Besides the obvious loss of customer trust, reputation, sales and lowered stock price, the non-compliance fines can spell real trouble for an unwitting business. Audit committees are voracious about protecting customer-related information and corporate sensitive data. Companies are required to comply with data-privacy regulations, best practice requirements and industry guidelines regarding the usage and access to customer data. Privacy requirements for protecting non-public personal information [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2023-02-14T13:09:36+00:00December 13th, 2016|cryptolocker, data breach, Data security, information security, ransomware, Security|Comments Off