During the tax preparation season, the IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry remind people to be vigilant with their personal information. Cyber criminals are constantly searching for Social Security Numbers and other personal information that they can leverage for fraudulent purposes. Because identify theft and tax-refund fraud often starts long before tax season, […]
Security
How to Protect Your Data and Devices While Traveling with Tech
Due to enhanced security measures in most countries, travelers with tech should be prepared for possible disruptions or additional wait times during the screening process. Here are some steps you can take to help secure your devices and your privacy. Good to know: While traveling within the United States, TSA agents at the gate are […]
Good Cyber-citizens Make the Internet a Safer and Better Place
“The Internet is a powerful and useful tool, but in the same way that you shouldn’t drive without buckling your seat belt or ride a bike without a helmet, you shouldn’t venture online without taking some basic precautions.”Here are some tips to keep in mind as we work together to create a better, safer digital […]
Privacy Is Our Shared Responsibility
Everyone in our community is responsible for the protection of our customers’ privacy and their personal information. However, you don’t need to understand the nuances of every privacy regulation currently affecting higher education to tackle data privacy issues on campus. Whether you are working on a data breach response plan, updating institutional policies, collaborating with […]
Your Mobile Devices Won’t Secure Themselves!
Mobile security at one time meant using a laptop lock and keeping tabs on your phone. However, the growing capabilities and use of mobile devices — coupled with the ubiquity of smart devices stitched into the very fabric of our daily lives (figuratively and literally) — now require a more sophisticated defense-in-depth approach to match […]