Tag: Business
HIPAA Policy
As the health industry continues to modernize and digitally transform — driving growth among healthcare providers and diversifying its supply chain and partners — complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act becomes fundamental for the sector to safeguard health operations, PHI, individual rights, and mitigate and respond to breaches and incidents. This policy, …
Hiring Kit: Cryptography Engineer
Cryptography engineers often collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate robust cryptographic solutions into software, hardware, and network infrastructure, addressing potential vulnerabilities and mitigating risks associated with data breaches or cyberattacks. This customizable hiring kit, written by Franklin Okeke for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you can use to find the ideal cryptography engineer for your …
Antivirus Policy
Antivirus software is critical to ensure information security of organizational networks and resources. By establishing an antivirus policy, organizations can quickly identify and address malware and virus threats, as well as detect and appropriately respond to incidents. The purpose of this Antivirus Policy, written by Madeline Clarke for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for …
Cybersecurity: Benefits and Best Practices
Cybercriminal activity is increasing. It is no longer a matter of if an attack will happen, but of when. From small companies to large corporations, public sectors, government, and defense sectors, cybersecurity is the only barrier to protecting valuable digital resources and assets. Furthermore, with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, cybersecurity has also become essential for …
10 Myths about Cybersecurity You Shouldn’t Believe
The first step to increasing your business’ cybersecurity is to educate yourself about any misconceptions so you understand the very real consequences of a cyberattack. This TechRepublic Premium article, written by Kara Sherrer, breaks down the top 10 most common myths. Featured text from the download: MYTH #5: THE ONLY CYBERSECURITY THREAT IS EXTERNAL You …
What Is the Dark Web?
The negative press, coupled with YouTube horror stories, has cemented the Dark Web’s reputation for illicit behavior. Today, the Dark Web is believed to be a platform where cybercriminals sell drugs, weapons, malicious software, and piles of consumer and sensitive corporate data. But is the Dark Web just filled with darkness? Maria Carrisa Sanchez, writing …
Cyber Insurance Policy
As the digital landscape becomes more interconnected, it brings with it the growing threat of cyberattacks. The purpose of this policy, written by Maria Carrisa Sanchez for TechRepublic Premium, is to outline the terms and conditions under which the company provides coverage to its employees for losses incurred as a result of cyber-related incidents. Featured …
SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy
SSL certificates are essential for encrypting traffic between systems such as clients, which access servers via web browsers or applications that communicate with remote systems. Certificates protect client and server data, commonly involving confidential information such as credit card details or social security numbers. The purpose of this SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy, created by …
TikTok and Reddit investigated over use of children’s data
TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are to be investigated by the UK’s data protection watchdog over how they use teenage users’ personal information.
Crypto prices rally after Trump names Bitcoin and others for US strategic reserve
Cryptocurrency prices have jumped after Donald Trump revealed he would like Bitcoin and other lesser-traded tokens to be in a new US strategic crypto reserve.