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Ransomware in Higher Education

Higher education is a prime target for ransomware attacks. Learn how to prevent your institution from becoming a statistic!

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ACH Part One: Spring Forward to a New Same Day ACH Processing Window

In the first of our 2-part series, learn more about a new processing extension of Same Day ACH transactions and how that may impact your organization.

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Three Ways to Protect Your Physical Assets

Many security policies include instructions for employees to never leave their computers unattended or unlocked, but when emergencies arise, focus quickly shifts to personal safety and workspace security is usually an afterthought. In these moments, how secure are your physical assets?

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GLBA Safeguards: Third-Party Risks

Even if outsourcing services to a third-party, your organization still owns the overall compliance responsibility, and therefore must ensure all service providers are properly vetted, the appropriate contracts and agreements are in place, and the relationships are monitored and assessed on an ongoing basis.

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Analog Payment Card Devices: A Thing of the Past?

If you have merchant areas that are currently using analog-connected, stand-alone payment card terminals, you may need to begin reviewing your options with your acquiring bank to determine an appropriate path forward.

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CMMC Above and Beyond NIST SP 800-171

Beginning in 2021, contracts offered by the DoD can specify a required level of CMMC validation in order for the recipient to be awarded the contract. The plan is to continue to slowly phase in the CMMC requirements to DoD contracts, and by 2026 all active contracts will require CMMC certification.

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CMMC for Higher Education

For colleges and universities involved in R&D, the switch from DFARS to The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is big news. But just what is it, what is the impact on DoD contracts, and how does it fit in with information security?

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NIST SP 800-171 Framework Series: Media Protection

Requirement 3.8 of the NIST SP 800-171 outlines requirements for media protection and clearly defining within your organization what devices are allowed to store information, who is authorized to access and share media, and what methods are approved for media destruction.

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Lessons Learned: Australia NDB Report

Learn highlights and key findings from the recently released June 2020 Notifiable Data Breaches Report from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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