Let's face it.  Keeping up with data security is a pain...in the password.  

There are SO many different ways that malicious people can hack into your system and cause havoc. Not just in being in your system, but potentially deleting, destroying, modifying and generally messing things up.  

Such problems are not just inconvenient to your business, they can be huge problems, opening up your business to severe fines, penalties and censures.  Security is no longer just a "nice" thing to do, it's the required thing to do.  

In this article "7 common mistakes..." there are several items that should be done for ALL I.T. installations, not just your business. These are also equally applicable to your personal networks.  

In addition to the items listed in the article, there are several others that should become part of your routine I.T. security that I have come up with.  Do you have others?  If so, share them below...

1. If...

What are your requirements in the event of a data breach?

Did you know that if you had a data breach in 2018 that involved less than 500 individuals, you are required to file a report with the federal government prior to March 1, 2019?  

If you had a data breach that impacted over 500 individuals, then a report must be provided to the government at the same time as notification of the impacted people.

It's important to understand these complex regulations because failure to comply can result in a substantial monetary fine.  Moreover, it's important that such reporting (Form available here) is done very carefully to ensure that you accurately report the incident so that your exposure to regulations is minimized.  For that, it's probably best practice to consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable in such reporting.  

The following link is a short article by McDonald Hopkins, a legal firm which is knowledgeable in...