Securing your information

VLOG | 4 Key Vulnerabilities in the Office

Posted March 15, 2018 by Lynn Brown
Discover how to avoid becoming a victim of a data breach by ensuring your organization addresses these top information security threats in the office. Learn more.

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VLOG | Decluttering Your Workspace

Posted February 01, 2018 by Lynn Brown
With the new year in full swing it is critical that you begin to declutter your workspace. Find out how you can keep your information secure in 2018 with these tips and tricks.

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VLOG | What to Do After a Data Breach

Posted December 07, 2017 by Lynn Brown
You may think that all your company’s data is safe and secure, but the chances of a breach occurring are so high. Tricia Oldfield, District Sales Manager for Shred-it shares a few things your company should do if exposed.

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VLOG | 5 Everyday Documents Fraudsters Don’t Want You to Shred

Posted August 17, 2017 by Lynn Brown
- Confidential Information Risk Management
- Fraud Risks & Prevention
A discussion with Paul Saabas, Vice President Shred-it Canada on protecting your personal information.

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VLOG | How to Choose a Shredding Company

Posted July 31, 2018 by Lynn Brown
It’s so important that you get expert help when it comes to ensuring the privacy and safety of your business documents and other confidential information. Here are 9 things to keep in mind when choosing a shredding company.

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Information Security: 10 Trends to Watch for

Posted August 28, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Breaches & Damage Control
- Document Security Management
With the ever-increasing number of high profile data breaches, there’s huge interest and concern about what the future holds for the security of personal and business data. Here is a round-up of what some industry experts are predicting for information security in the workplace in 2014.

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What You Need to Know About the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Posted August 26, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Privacy, Compliance & Legislation
Also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act legislates U.S. financial institutions to protect personal information when providing financial products or services for personal, family or household use. There are three parts: financial privacy, pretexting and safeguards.

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Summer Schedules: 9 Ways to Prevent Employee Theft

Posted August 21, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Fraud Risks & Prevention
With many employees taking their vacations now and offices often closing early on Fridays, the workplace can be strangely quiet and unfortunately, more vulnerable to employee theft. When a workplace is managed by a skeleton staff and there is less supervision in general, here are ways to reduce the risk of employee theft.

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A Messy Office Increases the Risk for a Data Breach

Posted August 19, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
Cyber crimes are often highlighted in the media as the cause of data breach incidents but there can be serious problems if physical safeguards are not in place in the workplace too. Here are different security issues caused by a messy office... and solutions that will better protect sensitive information and reduce the risk of data breach incidents.

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Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: What Every Company Needs to Know

Posted August 14, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Privacy, Compliance & Legislation
The Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act was passed in 2004 to deter identity theft by imposing harsher punishments. The Act added two years to prison sentences for criminals convicted of using stolen credit card numbers and other personal data to commit crimes. Violators who used that data to commit terrorist offenses get five extra years.

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9 Information Security Tips for Start-up Businesses

Posted August 12, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Business
- Document Security Management
If you are one of about 543,000 businesses that reportedly start up every month, it is critical that information security is part of your business plan. While start-ups are becoming popular targets for cyber criminals, there are other reasons for security breaches too. Here are information security best practices for a start-up.

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On the Rise? Data Breach Incidents in Colleges and Universities

Posted July 31, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Breaches & Damage Control
- Education
A rash of data breaches on campuses across the U.S. this year suggests that colleges and universities still have a lot to learn about information security. Here are different ways educational institutions – and all businesses – can reduce the risk of a data breach incident.

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Reputation Management: Why Every Business Should Make It A Priority

Posted July 29, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Breaches & Damage Control
Reputation is one of an organization’s most important and valuable assets. A study by Ponemon estimated the economic value of a corporate brand or reputation to range from less than $1 million to greater than $10 billion. The average loss in the value of the brand ranged from $184 million to more than $330 million. Here are reputation management tips.

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