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September 30, 2019 Norman D. Marks, CPA, CRMA Backup and Disaster Planning, Business and Legal Issues, IT, Privacy and Security, Leadership and Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations, Software Acquisition, Implementation and Maintenance, Systems and Data Management,
Every so often, I see an interesting piece on Forbes.com. This time it is How To Talk To the Board About Cybersecurity. A CIO shares his experience working with boards and advice on that challenge for CISOs. Here are some useful comments (with my highlights):
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October 9, 2018 Occasional Contributors Backup and Disaster Planning, IT, Privacy and Security, Mobile Device Management, Network, Systems and Data Security
Until employers start to prioritise information security, then the culture won’t change and employers will continue to make mistakes. But if those mistakes do happen and data is breached, then employers need to be smart and act quickly to ensure the best possible defence is available.
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April 2, 2014 Occasional Contributors Business and Legal Issues, Corporate Governance, E-Commerce, IT, Privacy and Security, Network, Systems and Data Security, Not for Profit
Cybersecurity: the word conjures up images of software engineers in lab coats feverishly analyzing cryptographic code in an effort to thwart an attack from a country somewhere on the other side of the globe. Seemingly daily reports of major data breaches are now coupled with warnings about a cybersecurity “talent gap,” meaning that there is […]
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January 21, 2013 Maanit Zemel Corporate Governance, Finance and Accounting, IT, Privacy and Security, Not for Profit, Sales, Marketing and Operations
The recent loss of a Canadian government hard drive containing personal information of receivers of student loans and the ensuing class action lawsuit are a stark reminder of how easy it is to be exposed to the pitfalls of data security breaches.
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September 10, 2012 Occasional Contributors Corporate Governance, Finance and Accounting, IT, Privacy and Security, Sales, Marketing and Operations
As we edge closer and closer to 2013, we’re seeing more people with mobile devices in their pockets. How many people do you know with an iPhone or Android device? The influx of additional devices such as tablets and ultra-thin laptop computers means that more people are online in more places, more often than ever before. This vastly changes the way businesses can choose to sell their products. Enter the implementation of electronic payments.
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September 4, 2012 Ron Richard IT, Privacy and Security
According to Deloitte, IT now plays many fundamental and highly beneficial roles in businesses, including:
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February 10, 2011 Adam Gorley Corporate Governance, IT, Privacy and Security, Sales, Marketing and Operations
Here’s something you might want to know about: the Federal Government has introduced a law to impose stricter obligations with respect to information and security breaches.
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