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Tips for Successfully Implementing your Shredding Policy One of the main reasons for creating a formal shredding policy is to take the confusion out of what to shred and what to keep. The important thing is that employees should not have to make that decision; instead they must follow the organization’s rules related to paper and digital media destruction. However, even after introducing an information security or shredding policy, how many times have you noticed:  Critical documents lying loosely on

Learn Smart Ways to Eliminate Piles of Paperwork  When it comes to document management, both business owners and individuals have to deal with an ever-increasing pile of paperwork and digital files. Whether you are a systematic, sticky-note-loving, neat freak who files every piece of paper, or you thrive on chaos and love a desk full of scattered paperwork, at some point or another you will ask yourself the same questions.  What records should I hold on to for the next

Why this is Critical for the Education Industry If you work in the education industry in the US, you may be aware that schools, as well as higher education institutions fall under the purview of the confidentiality and privacy protection norms defined by: Independent state legislations that lay down stringent norms on the collection, processing and protection of personal information of students and faculty. Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) regulation that protects the financial privacy of students and faculty,

Tips and Tricks to Minimize the Risk  Whether your online activity is related to your business, profession, social agenda or personal entertainment, simply being online brings your confidential information a step closer to being hacked or misused. Despite the various cybersecurity tools and measures that may be in place, any information that you send, exchange or post online is always at risk, thanks to the unrelenting efforts of fraudsters and cybercriminals. Not only do they find loopholes in the systems

Be Wary of the Most Common Yet Unexpected Ones Whether it is human error, technical glitches or planned attacks, any breach in your personal or confidential data can result in critical and compounding losses to individuals, as well as businesses. Even larger organizations and institutions that invest heavily in IT security measures are not spared by cyber criminals. Let’s face it, we live in times where practically every smart gadget, appliance, device, or application that connects to the internet, stores