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Category Archives: Who Needs Information Security
Information Security – Who needs it? Law Firms Do!
You own or manage a law firm and have a lot of important cases. But are you taking information security seriously? If not, you are exposing your clients and your firm to potential negative ramifications as evidenced by several Atlanta … Continue reading
Information Security – Who needs it? Colleges & Universities Do!
We have previously highlighted an information security incident where a laptop theft from a hospital caused significant data loss and negative publicity. You might be thinking what does that have to do with me? I am safe because I have … Continue reading
Information Security – Who needs it? The Police Do!
The latest in our continuing series on real life information security incidents shows that even the police need information security. The Manchester Police Department recently experienced an information security incident and the negative publicity that results from such an event. … Continue reading
Information Security – Who Needs It? Hospitals Do!
Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is the latest company to suffer an information security incident that could have been prevented. A laptop in their pulmonary function lab containing sensitive patient information was stolen resulting in 600 patients data being … Continue reading
Information Security – Who needs it? Consulting Firms Do!
I was browsing the latest information security incidents and noticed one from my home state of Delaware. The State of Delaware was affected by an information security incident due to careless data disclosure from their 3rd party service provider Aon … Continue reading
Information Security Crimes What Is The True Cost?
The true cost of what information security incidents cost businesses and the economy as a whole is impossible to quantify. Information security incidents often go unreported because many victims feel they will be hurt by negative publicity and be further … Continue reading
Information Security – Who Needs It? Restaurants Do!
Information Security is important for all businesses. Check out our tips to make sure you are protected. Continue reading
Information Security – Who Needs It? Financial/Escrow Firms Do!
Village View Escrow Inc learned the hard way that online banking is not an activity that should be taken lightly by a business. Poor email discipline led to the company’s systems being compromised and sensitive online banking credentials being compromised. … Continue reading
Information Security – Who needs it? Pizza Shops Do!
You own a small pizza shop or a chain of them perhaps but you could not possibly be the target of internet thieves. Mary’s Pizza Shack thought the same so learn from their mistake before your become a victim. Russian … Continue reading
