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From NPD to the Cloud: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Cybersecurity Now
The recent National Public Data (NPD) breach, which compromised the personal information of over a million individuals, serves as a stark reminder of the ever-growing need for strengthened cybersecurity measures. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms to store sensitive data, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Data breaches are no longer isolated incidents—they…
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Security and Privacy Best Practices for Safeguarding Member Data in Non-Profit Organizations
In today’s digital age, non-profit organizations have embraced technology to streamline their operations and enhance member engagement. However, the increasing reliance on digital platforms also brings about the critical responsibility of ensuring the security and privacy of member data. As data breaches become more prevalent and regulations evolve, it’s paramount for non-profits to implement robust…
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The Value of Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication form that contains a layered approach to securing access whereby the system requires a user to present a combination of two or more different authenticators to verify a user’s identity for login. This is part of a core component of the Identity and access management policy. It increases security…
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The Importance of Health Information Exchange
The security of your medical information has never been more important than it is today. The creation of secure electronic data transfer on a wide scale is undeniable, but many Americans still have their personal information stored within the paper filing systems of their doctor’s offices in numerous different locations. Currently, this health care information…
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Illinois Privacy Compliance: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
The Rising Stakes of Data Privacy. Whether you’re running a family-owned retail shop, growing a medical practice, or managing multiple office locations, if you handle customer or employee data, privacy compliance applies to you. In Illinois, two of the strictest privacy laws in the country—the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)—create clear legal obligations…
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The Scammers Almost Got Me
They almost got me. A week ago, we filed a new trademark application.Yesterday morning, we got an email.Looked official.Said a few items were missing from the application.Said we needed to send info to the USPTO. All day, I was thinking about that email.Telling myself, get the info together.Don’t want to mess up the process.Don’t want…
