Cyber Security Archive
A data breach is a type of security incident that leads to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, authorized disclosure of, or access to, sensitive information. These incidents occur when personal information is mishandled, whether through malicious intent, carelessness, …
Organizations are being warned with increasing urgency about the threat of cyber attacks. There are regular news stories of companies leaking sensitive information, receiving multi-million dollar fines, and halting production after being infected with malware. But what exactly is a …
Security threats are ever-changing. Digital transformations have exposed us to a never-ending stream of new technologies, business models, and cybersecurity risks. Many organizations struggle to keep up with the latest security threats, let alone anticipate them. Changing the way we …
Third-party risk management focuses on identifying and reducing risks relating to vendors, suppliers, partners, contractors, and service providers. It has become more important than ever due to the growing trend in third-party data breaches. Incidents such as the SolarWinds hack …
As the owner or manager of an organization, it’s your responsibility to protect your customers and the data that they give you. Clients typically always assume that you can be trusted, but if you experience a data breach, then not …
Litigation following a data breach is like adding insult to injury. The incident damages your reputation and slows your business as you try to correct the issues. Then you have to pay for litigation expenses and perhaps a destructive award. …
There are few federal incident response laws. The U.S. Congress tried to change that last year. Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed a desire to pass cybersecurity incident reporting legislation, either as a standalone bill or as part of another …
Cybersecurity and risk management go hand in hand. Yet organizations often develop cybersecurity and risk management strategies independently. This can result in security gaps that endanger businesses, their employees, and their customers. An organization must plan for cyber attacks and …
In a recent blog, we discussed the laws that enable individuals affected by data breaches to receive compensation. There are three main methods to do this. The first is to use laws that allow private rights of action. The second …
Cyber criminals attack organizations in every industry – and the real estate sector is no exception. Real estate organizations must plan for current and emerging cyber threats so that they are well-equipped to guard against cyber attacks. Ultimately, there is …
