In the past schools and businesses like to use a person’s social security number as an identification or account number. Listen to why this practice can be very costly to your business.
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Archive for July, 2008
FTC - A Business Guide to Protecting Personal Information
Posted in July 23rd, 2008
by Dovell Bonnett in Computer Security, Data Breaches, Employee Security, General Office Security, Network Security, Password Security, Solutions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers many training documents to help businesses understand how to protect themselves from identity theft and data breaches. Since they are also the main government arm of that fines businesses after a data breach, it is great that they also helping to avoid their wrath.
Recently they produced an online video chocked full [...]
Tip of the Day: Check Washing and Security Pens
Posted in July 22nd, 2008
Check washing is where a thief will steal a company’s check, remove the ”Pay To” name and amount, and then change the information to where the thief gets paid far more then origianlly specified. Ball point pen inks are the problem. Please listen to the following audio for information about protecting your checks.
Remote Network Access vs. Remote PC Access
Posted in July 20th, 2008
Yes,  there is a difference between Remote Network Access (RNA) and Remote PC Access (RPCA). RNA is designed for businesses that require their employees to security access the company’s entire network while taking advantage of the security that IT has incorporated. RPCA allows a remote user to use one computer to connected to another computer which in-turn may [...]
Tip of the Day: Shred Shred Shred
Posted in July 17th, 2008
Did you know that the Federal Trade Commision with their Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) requires that your company shred documents with personal information?
Understanding a company’s vulnerability points to a data breach
Posted in July 17th, 2008
by Dovell Bonnett in Computer Security, Data Breaches, Data Encryption, Employee Security, Solutions
The following audio file discusses the four vulnerable areas that data thieves use to penetrate a company.
Network Security Doesn’t Have To Be A Burden
Posted in July 7th, 2008
Whenever I log onto my computer, visit a subscriber web sites or check my emails I am always get the screen “Please enter your User Name and Passwordâ€. To manage this authentication barrage I might use the same logon information everywhere, make the passwords simply to remember and keep the same password for years. Now my [...]
Expert Talk on Data Encryption
Posted in July 3rd, 2008
Peter Avritch, CEO of PC Dynamics, Inc (www.safehousesoftware.com)
Peter discusses the importants of data encryption and how easy it is to use his award winning product SafeHouse. This interview is intended for all business owners and executives who need to understand how a simple encryption program can save your company from bankruptcy.
Expert Talk on Employee Security
Posted in July 3rd, 2008
Sandy Ingrim, CEO of SmallBizPrivacy (www.smallbizprivacy.com):
Sandy discusses some of the more common employee security flaws and what the new privacy protection laws mean. This interview is intended for all business owners and executives who need to understand some basic security principles to create policies and procedures for their company.
Expert Talk on Computer Network Security
Posted in July 3rd, 2008
Nicole Friel, CEO of Elite Development Group (www.elitedevgroup.com):
Nicole discusses some of the more common security flaws in a business’ computer network. This interview is intended for all business owners and executives who need to understand some basic security principles to create policies and procedures for their company.
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