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Beware of sharing personally identifiable information

Whether you’re a business or a consumer, it’s important to keep personally identifiable information (PII) secure. PII is any type of data that could be used to identify, locate or contact an individual, such as name, date of birth or place of residence. PII is often targeted by hackers because it can be sold for […]

Use a zero-trust approach to network security

If you manage an enterprise-grade network, you’re likely responsible for keeping sensitive corporate data under lock and key. When employees and outsiders access your corporate network, they could also potentially access unprotected data. Zero-Trust Network Access verifies the identity of a user before allowing them entry into the network – thus preventing unauthorized users from […]

Backup your files and data to an offline copy

Data is a lucrative target for cybercriminals. If your accounts become compromised, they could access your sensitive data and personal information. Backup programs mitigate the risk that bad actors delete or hold data ransom. Automated programs can even schedule routine backups at an interval to ensure your most recent data is protected. Storing this backup […]

Watch out for email autocomplete

Many times, just entering a couple of letters in the “to:” field of an email often results in your email client filling an auto-completion. Sometimes it may be great feature, but one that may backfire. It might for instance, result in you mistakenly sending sensitive information to someone who shouldn’t have received it.

When going paperless, be sure to use a proper DMS

Many businesses are digitizing their records to streamline workflows, improve productivity and make important documents easier to retrieve. Most importantly, digitizing physical documents is a great way to ensure they don’t go missing. To do so securely, use a document management system (DMS) to store important files in one cloud setting. A good DMS can […]

Reconsider who you share your Netflix account with

Many people like to share their streaming services with friends and family. While doing so can be a kind gesture or favor, it also puts privacy at risk for all parties involved. When you give a friend access to your account, your privacy hinges upon their cybersecurity just as much as yours. If they click […]