A recent hack of law enforcement departments, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), leaked 269GB of sensitive information to the public online. While cyberattacks have risen since people have begun working remotely, this attack was specifically targeted. … Continue Reading
How Researchers Can Protect COVID-19 Research Data
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we live but has changed the way that medical researchers are operating. Many organizations have dedicated their time and resources to finding a vaccine for the Coronavirus and need data such … Continue Reading
Portable Media Needs Stricter Security in IT Environments
Flash drives make transferring and sharing files a convenient process for corporate offices, information technology (IT) departments, and operational technology (OT) environments. Unfortunately, it also makes it easier for cybercriminals to access sensitive data and install ransomware on a computer … Continue Reading
Healthcare Sector More at Risk for Cyberattacks During COVID-19
Healthcare facilities have been a target for cyberattacks and data breaches even before the pandemic. A health record that includes Protected Health Information (PHI), is more valuable than any other type of stolen data with a selling cost of up … Continue Reading
Outdated Systems in Unemployment Offices Delay Payment
The federal labor department reported that between March 15 and April 4, over 16 million unemployment claims were filed after businesses shut down in response to the Coronavirus. A $2 trillion relief package was provided by the federal government in … Continue Reading
How to Manage Employees and Data as Businesses Re-Open
In states throughout the US, governors have begun to slowly re-open businesses as the curve has been flattened in terms of people contracting and dying from the Coronavirus. While some people may be returning to the office, others may still … Continue Reading
Implementing Encrypted USB Policies During WFH and Beyond
Since flash drives hit the market in the late 1990s, they have grown to become one of the most popular devices for storing data. Companies give them away at trade shows with their company logo and schools give prospective students … Continue Reading
Helpful Tips for Staying Productive While Working from Home
While working from home is an average work format for some, the COVID-19 virus has forced other employees to engage in remote work for the first time in their career. Being in your home with family members, a kitchen full … Continue Reading
Obstacles to Storing Data Properly During COVID-19 Outbreak
While people worldwide are staying inside to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, that doesn’t mean that their personal or corporate lives have stopped. Microsoft reported a spike in the use of its “Teams” programs with over 44 million users … Continue Reading
Why Storage is Overlooked in the Data Life Cycle
Every piece of data that is in development, living on our devices, or in cold storage is in a different stage of its life cycle. This digital information needs to have a level of protection at every stage to ensure … Continue Reading