Data breaches are so big these days, they’re measured by records stolen in the millions and even billions! With seemingly so many happening literally every day, let’s explore some of the standout cases and aftermath that followed. Your Data Has Been Leaked The title says it all. At this point, it’s safe to say that various parts of your personal … Read More
3 Major Changes with PCI DSS v4.0.1
The long-awaited update to version 4 of the PCI DSS has only been in force since spring 2024. And already it’s been revised into v4.0.1. Let’s take a look at 3 changes you need to know about. First There Was v4 Before we get too deep into this latest revision, it’s important we’re all up to speed on this set … Read More
FERPA, Compliance, and Everything in Between
Another day, another data compliance to wrap our heads around. This time, uncover the basics of FERPA, who it protects, why you should care… and everything in between. FERPA – The Champion of Students FERPA… aren’t those the local guys on Mt. Everest, carrying all the rich “mountaineers’” equipment to the top and back, with no oxygen tank or fancy … Read More
Intro to Integrated Risk Management
What’s the worst thing about risks? They’re often hiding where you’d least expect them. So, let’s review a few best practices for finding and eliminating them. IRM 101 Few words captivate audiences more than Integrated Risk Management (IRM). It’s easy to picture them displayed on a corporate slideshow for a room full of less-than-enthused paper pushers just waiting for their … Read More
The California Delete Act: How it affects organizations
All it takes is one request, and poof… everything’s gone. What is the California Delete Act Sunny California has long been a leader in surfing, movie-making, and… consumer privacy? That’s right, and as of Jan. 1, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CCPA) is set to enforce a new law that could completely change data storage as we know it. … Read More
