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: Are Data Breaches Becoming the Norm?

Posted January 06, 2015 by Lynn Brown
- Breaches & Damage Control
Data breaches are becoming a norm. 61 percent of respondents in a recent Ponemon study said ‘data breaches affect most companies and I think it’s unavoidable’. But business should not let their information security guards down.

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Your Information Security Plan: How to Make 2015 a Banner Year

Posted January 02, 2015 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
Almost half of organizations surveyed in a Ponemon study have suffered at least one security incident in 2014. Implementing best practices to improve data security should be a priority in every business plan.

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The Importance of Security Skilled Employees: What Businesses Need to Know

Posted December 30, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
- Fraud Risks & Prevention
Ponemon research shows that almost one third of data breaches are caused by negligent employees or contractors. Regular, not one-time, training is most important to reduce the risk of a data breach.

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Document Management: The Lifecycle of a Document Must Include Secure Disposal

Posted December 23, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
- Sustainability & Recycling
One-third of workplaces do not have a policy for the secure destruction of confidential documents. Here’s a look at secure document management processes – and why open recycling bins is not one of them.

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7 HIPAA & HITECH Best Practices: Does Your Workplace Comply?

Posted December 18, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Healthcare
Ninety percent of health care organizations experienced at least one data breach in the last two years. HIPAA and HITECH are privacy laws that stipulate safeguards to prevent intentional and unintentional breaches.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Data Breach Preparedness

Posted December 16, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Breaches & Damage Control
Training customer service to field questions about a breach improves data breach preparedness – but in a 2014 study just 34% of companies did. Here are 10 ways to improve your data breach preparedness.

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Document Management: The Key to Information Security in the Workplace

Posted December 11, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
While research shows that a malicious insider or criminal attack is the primary root cause of a data breach, document management is one of the most important workplace best practices today. Here are essential elements.

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9 Reasons to Complete a Security Risk Assessment

Posted December 09, 2014 by Lynn Brown
- Document Security Management
The average U.S. data breach cost $5.85 million in 2014. Use a Security Risk Assessment to determine the level of information security in your workplace.

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