When To Issue a Remote Wipe: Scenarios that Require Decisive Action
A strong defensive posture means knowing how to use tools like a Remote Wipe in situations where fast action must be taken to protect data. Having to make such decisions …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part Two)
The beginning of 2022 has presented the standard fare as it comes to experiencing data breaches, as well as some novel actors in cybercrime. Keeping up to date on the …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part One)
As cybersecurity is a world that is constantly evolving, IT professionals must keep a close eye on developments to avoid experiencing data breaches. In Part One of our Cybersecurity Roundup …
Solving BitLocker TPM Errors
Encryption is an important feature on the mobile phones and computers that are so integral to our daily lives, yet most Windows users do not consider the TPM hardware and …
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Data Privacy and Security Upkeep
Spring is in the air! It’s time to open the windows and let warm breezes freshen up homes that have been battened down for winter. Spring is always a good …
Endpoint Protection Doesn’t Have to Break The Bank
In the world of cyber crime and data security, defense is the name of the game. Protecting proprietary information, customer data, and the Electronic Protected Health Information of patients is …
Incident Response: Acting Fast When Your Data Is at Risk
At its core, cybersecurity is a game of defense. Criminals are continually probing organizations’ systems, software, and strategies, seeking vulnerabilities to exploit for technological and monetary gain. IT and cybersecurity …
Anatomy of a Healthcare Cyber Attack
Every day, millions of people across the world seek some form of healthcare. In the vast majority of cases, there is documentation in the patient’s medical file to help the …
Your Vendors and Data Security
“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is a common aphorism, and it holds true in the realm of data protection. Any company’s security posture could be …
Data Privacy is Everyone’s Business in 2022
The world is constantly changing, and cybersecurity is no exception. Businesses that handle the private data of customers, clients, patients, and employees must be aware of these changes so they …
DriveStrike: A 2022 Data Privacy Week Champion
The National Cybersecurity Alliance chose this year to focus on “educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promoting transparency.” We at DriveStrike often say “Your …
Back to the Classroom: Student Data Security Tips to Remember
A new semester has started, and students of all ages are back in class, either in person or through remote learning. If there is anything the last few years have …
A War On Two Fronts: Health Cybersecurity During Covid
March 2020 was a big month for the global healthcare system. In the blink of an eye, almost everything had to change, and medical offices across the country were forced …
What Makes Data Breaches a Continuing Threat
Data breaches are a costly reality in a modern world where so much information is stored digitally. Any time data is accessed by an individual or group that does not …
Is Your Students’ Personal Data at Risk?
Every child deserves to learn in a safe environment. When parents, teachers, and the community do not actively invest in students’ data privacy, their future is at risk. School districts …
Three of This Year’s Biggest Data Breaches
The amount of digital information increases by the minute. Millions of people work, communicate, and play online across the globe. This streamlined form of interaction comes at a cost, however. …
How To Keep Your Private Data Secure in 2022
Keeping data secure is something that a vast number of people are concerned about, especially since we store and access so much private information digitally. Instead of locking data away …
Healthier Cybersecurity Practices for Protecting Patient Data
The medical field is constantly on the cusp of innovation when it comes to health technology. However, its cybersecurity practices seem to have trouble keeping up. Electronic medical records allow …
Best Practices for Protecting Company Data on Personal Devices
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs are increasingly common across every sector of the workforce. A BYOD policy can be quite useful, as it saves the company the cost of …
The Best and Worst of Remote Work Trends
The modern worker expects to be able to negotiate to work remotely. In 2019, only 7% of US workers had the option to telework, a number that has obviously changed …