Did you know that nearly 90 percent of consumers feel secure with their current password management and use habits yet 61 percent of those consumers reuse passwords across multiple sites? In a world where security breaches make the headlines seemingly every day, consumers are still careless about password creation, management and security. This is an [...]
As mentioned in Part I of this post, security breaches are an imminent threat and danger. While there are many types of data that should be secured, finding concise ways to improve technology security can be difficult.Here are some steps and tips to improving your company’s information technology security.Companies can help improve information technology security [...]
When it comes to securing passwords, companies can encrypt, hash and salt to their hearts’ content but they will still be at risk. Why? Because people can be careless when it comes to password creation and management. If one consumer uses the same password on multiple sites, and one of those sites is compromised, the [...]
In today’s world, companies need to be prepared to secure all assets including confidential documents and employee data, client enterprise data and customer data so that information does not get into the wrong hands. Companies should take all precautions and employ information technology security practices to avoid any compromised data in the event of a [...]
With just a few easy details in hand, a hacker can drastically change your life. Wired technology reporter Mat Honan’s digital life was recently abolished by a couple of hackers who ultimately sought access to his three-letter Twitter handle, @Mat. Within a matter of minutes, they deleted his Google account, erasing years of communication with [...]
According to the Unisys Security Index, credit and debit card fraud is the no. 1 fear of Americans in the midst of the global financial crisis. This concern regarding fraud supersedes that of terrorism, computer and health viruses, and personal safety.Now, that is big deal – especially as data breaches become more apparent and more [...]
Experian’s Tim Brown joined local security professionals and lawyers as a panelist on the panel “Who Watches the Watchers?: Third-Party Vendor Privacy and Data Security Issues” earlier this week. The panel discussed privacy and data security issues facing organizations that work with a multitude of third-party vendors as well as the challenges faced by both [...]
Experian is excited to announce its official partnership with the University of Texas Center for Identity in Austin, Texas. Through this partnership, Experian and the Center for Identity will connect and collaborate on research and pilot projects focused on all aspects of identity – including identity management, identity security and best practices for protection.The Center [...]
The IRS admittedly has little control over protecting your tax returns against identity theft. The problem is too big, the data too widely available, prevention too rarely attended to until it's already too late. Your tax returns are the Holy Grail of identity theft because they contain virtually every piece of information a fraudster needs [...]
In honor of Data Privacy Day on January 28, initiated by the National Cyber Security Alliance, we have compiled a few simple best practices for businesses to protect and secure valuable data. Password Changes Encourage or require employees to regularly change passwords used for company servers, email and programs every 90 days. This will help [...]
