Employee-related security risks are the number-one concern for security professionals, but organizations are not taking adequate steps to prevent negligent employee behavior, says an industry study recently released by Experian Data Breach Resolution and Ponemon Institute. The study, Managing Insider Risk Through Training & Culture, asked more than 600 individuals at … [Read more...] about Study: Organizations not doing enough to build a corporate culture of security
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Report: Cybersecurity breaches hit nearly three in four organizations
Nearly three out of four organizations have been plagued by at least one security breach or incident in the past year, with about 60 percent of breaches categorized as serious, according to a new report released by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology industry. The International Trends in Cybersecurity report also reveals that organizations are altering … [Read more...] about Report: Cybersecurity breaches hit nearly three in four organizations
Cybercrime and 7 basic security measures your firm should take now
Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit human nature as they rely on familiar attack patterns such as phishing, and increase their reliance on ransomware, where data is encrypted and a ransom is demanded, finds the Verizon 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report. This year's report highlights repeating themes from prior year's findings and storylines that continue to play off … [Read more...] about Cybercrime and 7 basic security measures your firm should take now
Buried by paper? Time to crawl out and go digital
In a report dated August 9, 2012, Linda A. Halliday, the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, called for immediate action to address the “Risks Associated with Veterans Claims Folder Storage, Building Integrity, and Employee Safety at the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office.” In her report, Ms. Halliday described thousands … [Read more...] about Buried by paper? Time to crawl out and go digital
Cyber security report uncovers why most corporate network breaches occur on Monday morning, and more
CYREN, a cyber security platform, recently announced the release of its latest CYREN Cyber Threat Report that examines trends surrounding malware, phishing, spam and other online threats. Friday malware spike results in busy Mondays for IT security professionals In the report, CYREN research confirms long-held suspicions that criminals are purposely intensifying their … [Read more...] about Cyber security report uncovers why most corporate network breaches occur on Monday morning, and more
How document automation can save you thousands
Does your firm use document automation tools? If not, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted in 2013 by the International Legal Technology Association, a whopping 62% of law firms surveyed reported not using a document automation system. But when you think about how much time your team spends assembling variations of the same documents every day, automating the … [Read more...] about How document automation can save you thousands
Get your firm ready for any kind of disaster at free National Preparedness Month webinar series
Are the members of your firm prepared to communicate quickly and effectively with each other when a crisis hits? Did you know that nearly 70 percent of all U.S. businesses will lose power at one point in the next 12 months? Do you have a plan in place to keep your operations running? How will you rebuild your business if your employees are unable to report to work after a major … [Read more...] about Get your firm ready for any kind of disaster at free National Preparedness Month webinar series
Are you changing your security strategy?
The growing proliferation and sophistication of hackers, combined with greater reliance on interconnected applications, devices and systems, has created a security environment that's challenging for even the best prepared organizations, according to new research recently released by CompTIA, the IT industry association. "It's not that businesses need to be convinced that … [Read more...] about Are you changing your security strategy?
How to protect your data against costly and destructive cyber attack
Who is hacking into law firms? Are you at risk? How do security breaches happen? How to protect your data The downside of smartphones Planning for a breach At the law offices of Florrick, Agos & Lockhart, partner Diane Lockhart opens an email from a colleague and clicks on a link. As soon as she does, all the computers in the office go dark and a message pops up on … [Read more...] about How to protect your data against costly and destructive cyber attack
How to Protect Your Law Practice against Costly & Destructive Cyber Attack
Get the presentation materials here Join our presenters Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and John W. Simek, Vice President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc. and our moderator Catherine Jones, Editor of Law Office Manager as they discuss the rise in cyber crime, what it is, and how it is affecting your law firm. Here is just a sample of what they … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Law Practice against Costly & Destructive Cyber Attack