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How to Download Data Apple Is Collecting about You

Jun 11, 2018

With the launch of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May and the data privacy concerns that came to light with Facebook’s data controversy in recent months, data collection, user privacy and cybersecurity have ...

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3 Ways Dual Factor Authentication Can Prevent CEO Fraud

Jun 06, 2018

As if there aren’t enough cybersecurity threats in terms of viruses, phishing, spear phishing, malware, ransomware — there is another threat that has emerged over the past few years that comes with a high price: CEO fraud. CEO fraud is one of the ...

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How CFOs & CMOs Can Help Improve Cybersecurity

How CFOs & CMOs Can Help Improve Cybersecurity Protection

May 30, 2018

When it comes to cybersecurity (cyber security) initiatives, the message needs to come straight from the leadership within any organization. This becomes difficult when each leader within an organization has their own priorities; however, for the ...

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How CPAs Can Successfully Adopt Cloud Services

May 29, 2018

As a Los Angeles certified public accountant (CPA), people hire you for your financial acumen and not your IT knowledge or skills. This may mean that your firm is operating using a conventional but dated on-site IT system and server that can be ...

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Top 5 ‘Geekiest’ Technology Innovations Everyone Loves

May 23, 2018

As Geek Pride Day flies toward us at hyper (or warp, for you Star Trek fans out there) speed, we decided to join in the fun with a blog about the “geeky” technological innovations we all have come to love today. The iconic holiday is celebrated on ...

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The Do's & Don'ts Of Network Security All System Administrators Should Know

May 22, 2018

The old maxim “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” can apply to so many areas of life. However, it seems to be particularly fitting for many of the work situations and challenges network system administrators face on a daily basis While ...

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Why Distributors Need Email Security and How to Implement It

May 16, 2018

Email is a necessary component of just about every modern business today. It’s used for not only internal communication among employees, but also for communication with clients, suppliers, and manufacturers, as well as many others. Email, when used ...

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GDPR: How Your Company Can Meet the New Regulations

May 14, 2018

As the launch of the European Union’s (EU’s) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) draws near, businesses that have not already prepared are now scrambling to ensure compliance before the May 25 deadline. You may be wondering “I’m in the ...

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Why Investment Advisors Need to Take Client Data Protection Seriously

May 09, 2018

As a registered investment advisor (RIA), you’re not only expected to protect your client’s data from a professional standpoint, it’s actually your fiduciary duty to do so. But carrying out this responsibility is a lot easier said than done in ...

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7 Women who've impacted the Technology we use Today

May 08, 2018

It’s no secret that the field of computer science and information technology (IT) in general has long been considered a male-dominated industry and women have been slow to gain a foothold. However, despite their small numbers, that doesn’t mean that ...

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