A Remote Workforce Risk Assessment is the First Step in Remote Work Security
Improve security of employees working from home with a risk assessment. Advances in technology have created opportunities for people to work away from the office. The benefits of remote working are well-documented in terms of reduced costs for employers, saving time and travel costs, greater flexibility for employees, and increased […]
Transitioning to a Remote Workforce: Secure Remote Access
How to secure remote access workers during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. While the global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has caused many employees to work from home, the number of remote workers was growing exponentially well before that. According to a report based on information from Global Workplace Analytics, […]
What is the Average Cost of a Data Breach?
The costs of a data breach are only going to increase, adding to the necessity of information security and compliance measures. Data breaches have gained widespread attention as more businesses are attacked by malicious insiders and hackers on a daily basis. With businesses becoming increasingly reliant on cloud computing, digital […]
Ransomware Prevention: What Measures Should You Take to Protect Your Information?
Many government and non-government entities have already been affected by ransomware attacks. Malicious software used by cybercriminals to encrypt important information from computers and hold it for ransom has significantly evolved over the years. Ransomware, as it’s known, has become a lucrative industry for cyberthieves and continues to intensify as […]
Data Breach Law in Hawaii
Data Breach Law in Hawaii Statute Codes Breach notification law for Hawaii is covered under H.R.S. § 487N-1 et seq., which includes S.B. 2290, and S.B. 2402. S.B. 2290, Act 135, was put into law on May 25, 2006. It became effective on January 1, 2007. S.B. 2402, Act 19, […]
Information Security Breach in Georgia
Georgia Information Security Breach Law Statute Codes Breach notification laws in Georgia are covered under the Georgia Personal Identity Protection act, Ga. Code § 10-1-910 et seq. This includes S.B. 230, and 236. S.B. 230 was signed into law on May 5, 2005, and became effective May 5, 2005. S.B. […]
Data Breach Notification in Delaware
What are the data breach notification laws in Delaware? Statute Codes Breach notification in Delaware is covered under a section of state law called Computer Security Breaches. The official designation is Del. Code Ann. tit. 6 § 12B-101 et seq. It includes H.B. 116, which became law June 28, 2005, […]
Data Breach in Connecticut
Data security breach laws you should be aware of in Connecticut. Statute Codes Breach notification law in Connecticut is gathered under the Banking Law of Connecticut, Connecticut Gen. Stat § 36a-701b, which includes several different aspects. S.B. 650 became law on June 8, 2005, under public Act 05-148 and became […]
Data Breach in Colorado
Data Breach in Colorado: what are the laws and regulations to be aware of? Statute Codes Colorado data breach laws are covered under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, including Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-716. This extends to H.B. 1119, which was signed into law April 24, 2006, and which became […]
Data Breach Notification Law in California
What are the data breach notification laws in California? Statute Codes In California, there are quite a few applicable breach laws covered under Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.29; 1798.80 et seq. S.B. 1386 was signed into law on September 25, 2002, and made effective July 1, 2003. S.B. 24 was […]