“Sadly, in light of the frequent mass shootings in the U.S., owners and managers of businesses of all sizes must address this difficult question.” 

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

In light of the ongoing crisis of mass shootings in the U.S. and with recent incidents highlighting the vulnerability of various establishments, it has become imperative for companies to prioritize the safety and security of their premises. Unfortunately, most business owners and their employees are unprepared for the reality that a mass shooting could happen at their place of business.

 This article by Kynala Phillips for securityinfowatch.com and The Kansas City Star dives deep into the urgent need for enhanced perimeter security measures and explores why businesses should take proactive steps to prepare for such harrowing scenarios. Companies can create a safer environment for their employees, customers, and stakeholders by understanding the risks, evaluating vulnerabilities, and implementing effective security strategies.

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“Sometimes less is more, as is the case when it comes to data breaches thus far in 2022!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

There is some good news and bad news regarding data breaches thus far in 2022. The good news is the number of victims per cyberattack appears to be down compared to last year’s data breach numbers thus far in 2022. However, the bad news is that the actual number of reported incidents of data breaches has increased by 14 percent, to 404, during the first quarter of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from the Identify Theft Research Center.

In this article for crn.com, author Jay Fitzgerald serves up insights into the numbers and a rundown of the top 10 breaches so far in 2022.

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“Excellent article that may provide the info you need to protect your organization in the new year better.”

Glenn Baruck, Chicago Voice & Data

It’s a new year, and with it comes new concerns about cybersecurity threats. While most are aware of the dangers posed by these threats, not every business or organization, especially smaller ones, know what to do about them. In fact, according to a recent survey of business owners and independent insurance agents in the United States, many businesses are simply not taking the necessary steps to protect themselves and their assets. An excellent place to begin learning about the latest in cybersecurity is right here in this helpful piece by Becca Williams for smallbiztechnology.com.  

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“2021 was a tough year for data breaches and 2022 is likely to follow suit!”

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies

The results are in and 2021 was not a good year for data breaches. According to Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) research, 2021 was a record-breaking year for data breaches with the total number of data breaches through September 30, 2021, already exceeding the total number of events in 2020 by 17%, with 1,291 breaches in 2021 compared to 1,108 breaches in 2020! From Facebook and LinkedIn to Android users and more, the total number of people affected was in the billions! This piece By Maria Henriquez for securitymagazine.com highlights the top 10 for 2021.

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“Who has access to your facility and how and when they can enter and exit is critical to protecting your people and assets.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

With increased hybrid work scenarios, access to work and residential spaces has become a more complex challenge for business owners and building managers. Schedules are now more varied, as people come and go more frequently at different times and days of the week. Having an up-to-date access control system is only part of the equation. Developing an access control policy is fundamental to creating and implementing an effective access control system. It plays a vital role in the safety of your people and the protection of your assets.

In this recent piece for business.com, author Erik Sherman covers the basics of developing an access control policy that will go a long way to helping you keep everyone and everything safe.

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“Securing your information and protecting your privacy is not something you should leave to out-of-date resources or second-hand advice.”

Glenn Baruck, DigiTek Security

When it comes to securing your information and protecting your privacy, there is a lot of information out there. People often do their own “research” and, like many things, end up garnering information from second- or third-hand sources like “tech-savvy” friends or something they saw on TV. While some of this advice can be helpful, much of it is often outdated or may even provide a false sense of security, leading to disaster.

Thankfully, some resources and experts can get us back on track with good info to help us better secure our information. This piece by Sean Gallagher (former Ars Technica’s IT and National Security Editor and currently Senior Threat Researcher at SophosLabs) can help you sift through what is folklore and fact when it comes to securing your information and protecting your privacy.

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