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Keeping Up with New Data Protection Regulations

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California recently passed a law that gives residents the right to control the data companies collect about them. Some suggest the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which takes effect January 1, 2020, sets a precedent other states will follow by empowering consumers to set limits on how companies can use their personal information.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

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Just in 2020, the SolarWinds hack could’ve been prevented for organizations that promptly patch software. The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware?