In a report sponsored by IBM, the average cost of a data breach was $4 million. Data breaches are costly but more importantly a breach can cost your company customers. Data breaches are separated into four categories theft, loss, neglect, and insecure practices. There are a number of ways to prevent data breaches. Here is a list of ten ways to secure your data: 1. Devise a Plan at the Executive Level When developing a data breach prevention plan have all departments involved from the beginning. This helps set expectations […]
October is perhaps most commonly known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you know that it also has another distinction? It’s true. October is also National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and this year marked the 11th anniversary of this important month-long recognition of Internet security. If this is the first you have heard about National Cyber Security Awareness Month, then here is everything you need to know about it. Why Was National Cyber Security Awareness Month Created? NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department […]