Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Lawyer with Your Most Valuable Information

As law firms continued to be targeted by cyber criminals, those firms must demonstrate to clients that their sensitive data is safe.

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From the Government Accountability Office: Aviation Cyber Security Capabilities Lacking

Cyber security has become a mounting concern for the aviation industry – and rightfully so. Most recently, a study conducted by the GAO identified several critical risks in the Federal Aviation Administration’s cyber program.

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Another Blow to Privacy: Internet Explorer Turns Off "Do Not Track" Default Setting

Until earlier this month, the Microsoft’s default setting for Internet Explorer was to disable tracking of users' browsing behavior by default. On April 3, that changed; Microsoft announced that the Do Not Track will no longer be the default setting.

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More with a Whimper than a Bang: the FFIEC Issues Guidelines for Destructive Malware Risk Mitigation

The FFIEC is the latest government agency to warn industry of the potential for destructive malware attacks, issuing guidelines to banks and credit unions last month. As the potential for destructive malware attacks increases, follow these guidelines to help keep your systems and data secure.

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What is Email Encryption? (Definition, Best Practices & More)

Email encryption defined in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of data security.

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Survey Finds Yawning Gap Between Security Haves, Have-Nots

A survey comparing average companies with security leaders from the Global 1000 finds a vast gulf in readiness, including in the area of content security.

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5 Steps to Deterring Insider Data Theft

The insider threat is something that every company must deal with, but effectively mitigating the risk of insider data theft can be difficult. Follow these 5 steps to drastically reduce the chances of insider theft at your company.

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What is Data Exfiltration? (Definition & Prevention)

Learn more about data exfiltration and methods for preventing data loss in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of data security.

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7 Tips to Stop Falling for Phishing Attacks

Follow these helpful tips to get better at recognizing and avoiding phishing attacks.

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Law Firms: Cyber Criminals’ Next Top Target?

Without breach notification requirements in place, it can be hard to gauge the popularity of law firms as targets for cyber criminals. But if recent findings are any indication, the legal industry may well be the next lowest hanging fruit for attackers.

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