Why Law Firms Need an Effective Cybersecurity System

Though they may not be the first targets you think of for cybercriminals, law firms are actually one of the most at-risk businesses for cybersecurity attacks. Cybercrminals usually target law firms because of the sensitive, important information they keep on file. However, there is more than just sensitive information at risk when a law firm is targeted. If compromised, the information is at risk, but so is the firm’s reputation and future business. It is in the best interest of every party to protect your firm and the data it stores. As Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.…

7 Things You Need to Teach Your Employees About Data Security

Your employees are the lifeblood of your company.    From customer service to operations management to marketing, everyone has their specific role in helping your company offer your customers the best goods and services. But everyone needs access to company data to get their job done, which can risk your data security.   Do your employees know what to do when they get an email scam or lose their company phone? Having data security processes clearly defined and easily reviewable will help your team feel confident in their data protection knowledge.    Want to tighten up your data security from the ground up? Here are seven things your team should…

Recent Security Breaches Raise Concern About Healthcare Cybersecurity

Hardly a week passes by these days without news of another security breach in the healthcare industry. And most of them involve cybersecurity threats. Companies in this sector have been hit especially hard with “mega-breaches,” incidents that expose thousands to millions of records in one attack. This news highlights the clear vulnerabilities in this sector and the desperate need for healthcare providers to better protect their patients’ data.   Recent Healthcare Cybersecurity News In recent weeks, two major breaches have come to light that exposed names, social security numbers and more crucial information. Rush System for Health notified 45,000 patients last week that their data may have been compromised in…

Identify Phishing Emails With These Tips

Phishing scams — emails designed to induce people to reveal personal information — are becoming increasingly common and dangerous. As technology evolves, scammers are capable of creating more targeted and sophisticated attacks. Accounting Web recently reported that hackers are now even utilizing artificial intelligence to make their frauds seem more believable and a main reason why you need to amplify your cybersecurity best practices With increased risks comes the need for greater prevention efforts. Follow these tips to keep you and your company safe:   Consider the source. Who is the sender? Is it someone you recognize and have been in contact with before? If not, you’ll want to proceed with…