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Some employees won’t stop using apps that could be a security risk

Some employees won’t stop using apps that could be a security risk

by Steve Kennen | Jul 28, 2022 | Data Compliance, General, Network Security

It’s likely a lot of the applications and software tools you’re using now are different from the ones your business used before the pandemic. That’s because we’ve all had to make big adjustments to the way we communicate and collaborate. And to begin with, it may have...
Our COVID-19 Update: Simple Guidance If Your Employees Are Working from Home

Our COVID-19 Update: Simple Guidance If Your Employees Are Working from Home

by Steve Kennen | Mar 17, 2020 | Business Continuity, Data Compliance, Network Security

We can’t predict how bad the coronavirus (COVID-19) is going to get.  The medical professionals I’ve communicated with indicate that it’s going to depend on what happens in the next two to three weeks.  Right now, social distancing is a must.  For...
9 North Carolina Cybersecurity Incidents That Happened in 2019

9 North Carolina Cybersecurity Incidents That Happened in 2019

by Steve Kennen | Jan 29, 2020 | Data Compliance, Network Security

In 2019, our state saw its share of cybercrime. From ransomware to malicious code, I can document at least 9 North Carolina cybersecurity incidents that happened last year. And here’s what’s sobering. This is probably the tip of the iceberg as CSO reports the...
Your Data Security Plan: The CPA’s Guide to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule

Your Data Security Plan: The CPA’s Guide to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule

by Steve Kennen | Oct 4, 2019 | Data Compliance

Every tax preparer needs a data security plan. That isn’t just my opinion. According to a July 2019 IRS announcement, “all ‘professional tax preparers’ must create a written data security plan.”  The IRS cites the Safeguards Rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...
What Is PCI Compliance? A Regulation Your Business Can’t Ignore

What Is PCI Compliance? A Regulation Your Business Can’t Ignore

by Steve Kennen | Apr 22, 2019 | Data Compliance

It doesn’t matter if your business is a restaurant chain, marketing consultancy, or event-planning group. It makes no difference if you’re a small-sized firm or a large organization. If your company has a merchant account and takes payments by credit card, then PCI...
Understanding The North Carolina Identity Theft Act and What It Means for Your Business

Understanding The North Carolina Identity Theft Act and What It Means for Your Business

by Steve Kennen | Feb 27, 2019 | Data Compliance

The data doesn’t lie. According to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book records, identity theft reports in North Carolina jumped from 9,424 in 2017 to 11,481 in 2018. In fact, if you compare the 2017 and 2018 publications, you’ll discover that North Carolina...
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