While the world may feel like it has stopped, privacy policy regulation deadlines- and specifically the July 1, 2020 enforcement deadline – has not been extended at this time. Even with the uncertainty surrounding both the coronavirus and the new… Read more
As the spread of COVID-19 virus creates anxiety and uncertainty across the globe, it also creates new opportunities for cyber fraud. On Saturday, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint for a Temporary Restraining Order in the… Read more
The business impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are unprecedented and still becoming clear as the virus spreads domestically and abroad. While direct impacts such as supply chain disruptions and decreases in revenue from canceled events are to be expected,… Read more
An increase in a virtual workforce and a stressful health and safety environment means a high likelihood of an increase in cybercrime. Now is the time to not only test your IT infrastructure for managing the strain of an increase… Read more
The Next Step Toward Cybersecurity Compliance for Defense Contractors On January 31, 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the greatly anticipated Version 1.0 of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) marking another step toward the DoD’s goal of enhancing… Read more
Today, it seems hardly a month passes without a report of another business falling victim to a data breach. Over the past few years, some of the largest and well-known companies such as Equifax, Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx, Anthem,… Read more
With the federal government’s first False Claims Act case based on cybersecurity regulations from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA making its way through the courts, (United States ex rel. Markus v. Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.) and the continuing… Read more
From 3D printing and drone use, to increased use of tablets, laptops, smartphones, and wearables, the construction industry is becoming increasingly dependent on the use of technology. Use of augmented reality programs, advanced tracking technologies, and multi-user cloud-based platforms are… Read more
During the last several years, many industries have fallen victim to cyber-attacks, and the maritime industry is not immune. Consider the following recent news reports: In 2017, the largest container shipping company in the world, A.P. MØller-Maersk, fell victim to… Read more
There are steps to take to audit your data privacy programs as hackers become more and more creative. The first step is knowing and understanding the threats businesses will face in 2019. Get educated, and then get prepared! 2018 was… Read more
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