, All businesses in the United States must prepare for the possible cyber retaliation from Iran. Whether we know it or not, we all have a role to play in protecting our Countries critical infrastructure. Based on recent events in the news, citizens and businesses in the U.S. most likely will be targeted in cyber-attacks… Read more »
For all businesses and organizations that process credit card payments, ensuring that you are following security best practices is now required. If you accept, manage, or transmit credit cards and the personal information contained in the card, you need to train your employees upon hire and annually to be PCI DSS compliant. Employees are on… Read more »
Duty of care to patients is not just about ensuring they receive appropriate treatment. It’s also about their privacy. All patients have a right to this. People need to be sure any sensitive information they share is not going to enter the public domain. It’s serious stuff because privacy breaches are not only damaging for… Read more »
It’s a misconception that cybercriminals only attack large corporations like Target and Equifax. The education industry, including universities, colleges and public school districts, should be just as prepared to prevent a cyberattack. Here are 4 ways that you can improve cybersecurity awareness in the education sector. 1. Recognize that Educational Institutions are a Target First,… Read more »
Social Media Security Tips Today’s connected online environment makes creating and sharing information easier than ever. Connectivity no longer stops when leaving your home or office. It continues wherever you travel, and across networks. Strong network and device controls provide reliable security. Human behavior is less easy to regulate. Yet more of us take part… Read more »
ISSA Thought Leadership Series: Cybersecurity Heroes Aren’t Born…They’re Made Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 1PM – 2PM EST Phishing continues to be one of the fastest growing and most malicious threats to the security of industries of every kind—from financial organizations to government contractors to healthcare firms. Today’s savvy phisher manages to evade even the most sophisticated… Read more »
Personally identifiable information such as your name, address, Social Security number, and passwords are a gold mine for cyber thieves. With this information, hackers can drain your accounts, wreck your credit, mess up your medical records, and even make it tougher for you to get a job. If you are not taking active steps to… Read more »
The Boca Raton-based Center for Information Security Awareness (CFISA) is proud to announce several new and updated online security awareness training courses. BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2018 The Boca Raton-based Center for Information Security Awareness (CFISA) is proud to announce several new and updated online security awareness training courses. The new courses provide a… Read more »
Each organization’s security awareness training will, and should, be slightly different. In fact, putting your own spin on your training is an important way to highlight specific elements of your corporate culture. Still, there are a few common threads that run through all of the most successful training programs. Here are the top 8… Read more »