Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. NCSAM 2019 will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and … Read More
How to Survive The Unexpected
Disaster strikes. Your business receives a sucker punch you didn’t see coming. What do you do? That depends on many things but the extent to which you prepared for it will almost certainly make a big difference to how you ride the storm. That’s why, when we talk to clients about risk management, we always stress the importance of having … Read More
Subject: Double Down on Anti-Scam Security
Protecting your business is at the heart of our business and the growth in scams targeting firms and organizations large and small is alarming. Inside the insurance industry we see daily reports on the impact of these crimes on business, here are the 3 main scams targeting organizations like yours right now: 1. Cybercrime — mainly computer network hacking that … Read More
BEWARE: Phishing Emails
Cyber attacks are on the rise and it’s everyone’s job to protect from unwanted attacks. One of the most common cyber attacks is Phishing Emails. Phishing is defined as the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. This is an example … Read More
Keeping Customer Info Private
Customer information is extremely valuable. Access to and disclosure of Protected Personal Information (PPI) such as SSN, date of birth, home address, home telephone number, etc., must be strictly limited to individuals with an official need to know. As professionals, it’s our job to safeguard it. A few things should be done daily to ensure this: Never keep a file on your desk when … Read More
Your Cyber Protection
Part of living in the digital era is understanding that our private information is more vulnerable than ever before. Here are the key points of cyber protection for individuals: Some homeowners insurance policies include ID theft protection, but it’s usually limited. Several big-name insurers have introduced standalone cyber insurance policies in the past couple of years. In addition to identity … Read More
Did You Really Mean That?
Do you sometimes scan a letter or email you wrote and wonder if you got your message across effectively? It happens to all of us especially when we’re in a hurry. So, here are a few simple things experts say you can do to sharpen your business writing skills: Get to the point. People are in a rush, so hit … Read More
This ONE Thing Can Save You From a Scam
Scammers cost consumers like you and me billions of dollars every year. Research shows that everyone is at risk — even people who think they could never fall for a scam! There are hundreds of different scams but they share one common feature. Can you guess it? Scammers want you to believe they’re someone they’re not. Whether they pretend to … Read More
Cyber Security Tips for Small Business: What You Need to Know
By definition, cyber security is the action taken to protect computer-based systems from attack or unauthorized access. Many think cyber security is a problem that only plagues large corporations. We frequently hear about data breaches of big corporations and government entities such as Target, Wendy’s, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Internal Revenue Service. But what about small businesses? … Read More
Research on Cyber Terrorism: 7 Steps to Safeguard Your Information and Digital Assets
Several popular websites, such as Pinterest and Twitter, start malfunctioning. Millions of dollars get wiped off the stock market value of a company like T-Mobile. These are examples of cyber attacks that didn’t happen but easily could and have at other companies. Take the Target credit card data hack or AP Press Twitter account hack, for instance. These are irritations … Read More