Data Privacy Day: 2020

While Data Privacy Day is today (January 28th), there’s been no shortage of privacy talk lately. Data privacy conversations ignited after the culmination the significant data breaches of the 2010’s – Target, Marriott, Equifax – in combination with large corporations, like Facebook, Google and Apple’s questionable handling of consumer data.  In response, governments passed regulations holding…

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New York SHIELD Act: Everything You Need to Know

Yesterday, we teamed up with RDG+ Partners and Harter Secrest and Emery LLP to explore how business will be affected by the New York SHIELD Act.  In case you couldn’t make it, or want the highlights, here’s a recap and the biggest takeaways.  Rundown of the New York SHIELD Act.  First, let’s understand the SHIELD Act.  It stands for ‘Stop…

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3 Tips to Know Before You Sign With a Third-Party

There’s an abundance of software and products available to, in theory, create efficient business operations.  It could be an email program for communications, an HVAC system or even a new vending machine to keep workers from being hangry.  Regardless, each requires a sales process to buy.  During those sales conversations it’s easy to have rose-colored glasses on and…

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6 Security Projects for 2020

The digital and cybersecurity space saw unprecedented evolution in the last decade, in terms of both technological and security developments and cyber incidents.  We saw innovative technology change lives while hackers stole record-breaking amounts of data.  As changes keep coming, we want to highlight how you can take back security starting in 2020 with these projects.  1.…

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Operation: Secure the North Pole

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It’s crunch time. We’re in the final days of the holiday season.  The malls are packed, Amazon Prime vans are on every street and Santa’s workshop is in overdrive.  Prepping for Christmas is no easy task, especially in the North Pole.  Think about it, the workshop isn’t just elves casually building a few toys, but rather a complex manufacturing…

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5 tips to stay safe while online shopping

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner! With the anticipated uptick in online shopping this year, not only is it convenient, but increases the number of targets for cybercriminals.  Here are five quick tips to help you stay safe and protect yourself while online shopping. Use a secure payment method. Pay with…

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Back to Basics: Cybersecurity Habits

Smart Device Edition Though tools and solutions play a critical role in a security plan (and are often focused on), employees are equally important in maintaining the integrity of a strong cybersecurity plan. Human error is the cause of 90% of breaches. Instilling good cybersecurity habits is a smart, proactive aspect of a successful security plan.  As…

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Forescout: More Than Your Average NAC

Today’s Brite Insight is brought to you by one of Brite’s certified Forescout Engineers, Matt Ostrowski.  Matt specializes in unique Forescout deployments and enjoys finding new ways to utilize the technology.  When people are first exposed to Forescout, it’s typically as a Network Access Control (NAC) solution.  But what is NAC? NAC is a security…

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Your 2019 Cheat Sheet   National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to take a step back and assess cybersecurity habits and practices.  But rather than having to dig through hundreds of articles, we put together your 2019 Cybersecurity Awareness Month cheat sheet.   Before we jump in, remember that there are plenty of things in life…

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IT Security: The Process That Never Stops

People, process and technology, when optimized together, are the three keys to improved IT security. To take it a step further, a successful security program is not one with an end-state, but rather one that is approached as a continuous orchestrated journey.  Over time following a path will lead to success. If Rome wasn’t built…

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