Cyber security doesn’t make sense. You’ve heard it before; cyber security is challenging. Cyber Security is like magic. None of those things are true; cyber security is simply another business risk you need to address. You don’t need to be an expert to protect your company; you just need to understand the risks and take...
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Cybersecurity is a broad topic. It not only covers information technology and data protection, but it also addresses privacy, operational procedures, and policies. The 411 Blog covers all of that and more. From new trends in data protection to new tactics used by fraudsters to advice on what to do when things go wrong, The 411 has you covered with up-to-date information and advice.
We’ve all heard it before, something terrible happens to someone else, and our first thought is it will never happen to me until it does. Cybercrime is an equal opportunity attacker. The criminals do not care if you’re big or small, they do not care what business you’re in, and they do not care how...
2021 was another record year for wire fraud losses. Even though we have been working to educate everyone within the real estate transaction for the past several years, it seems that the criminals still have the advantage. The FBI recently released the 2021 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, which was not good news. Reported...
Privacy is a hot topic, and alarming revelations about identity theft and data breaches seem to happen daily. As organizations work to keep Personal Data and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) safe and secure, it becomes more and more apparent that everyone has a role to play in protecting data privacy. The important thing to remember...
As we slowly come out of the pandemic and start traveling again, we should take a few minutes to refresh ourselves on the digital dangers associated with travel. Traveling is a prime time of risk for your mobile devices – including smartphones, laptops, and tablets – whether from theft or hacking. However, there are steps...
It sounds so simple, but the basic idea of a clean desk extends well beyond just looking good… it promotes organization, efficiency, document security and it helps keep your work uncluttered. Many companies, productivity, and security professionals state that a desk must be clean at all times. This idea is rather foreboding since it’s nearly...