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NEW TECH: DigiCert Document Signing Manager leverages PKI to advance electronic signatures

The Last Watchdog

Most of us, by now, take electronic signatures for granted. Yet electronic signatures do have their security limitations. And PKI , of course, is the behind-the-scenes authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. Related: Why PKI will endure as the Internet’s secure core.

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Information Security vs Cyber Security: The Difference

IT Governance

You’re most likely to access data on your work computer or via paper records, but information can be found in many places. The second sub-category of information security relates to the protection electronic information. Cyber security covers any process or technology designed to protect electronic data.

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PCI DSS: Which PCI SAQ is Right for My Business?

IT Governance

Card imprint machines are non-electronic machines that make an imprint of the payment card, transferring the imprint onto a carbon paper receipt, which is then stored by the merchant. Dial-out terminals are electronic machines that use chip and PIN and swipe cards, or require users to manually key in information.

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Understanding HIPAA: A Guide to Avoiding Common Violations

Armstrong Archives

Some of the data that it covers are: Electronic health records Billing details Health insurance information The Importance of Compliance There are severe consequences to not abiding by the HIPAA rules. For example, if a hospital’s computer system isn’t regularly updated, it can be more vulnerable to security and cyber attacks.

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The Top 5 Reasons for Not Scanning Documents

Archive Document Data Storage

I Can Find My Paper Files Easily. Document scanning digitises your documents for storage on your computer and provides fast retrieval with a click of a mouse. The assumption that digital files are less secure than paper records couldn’t be farther from the truth. Scanning Isn’t Necessary.

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Choose the right SAQ to demonstrate PCI DSS compliance

IT Governance

Card imprint machines are non-electronic machines that make an imprint of the payment card, transferring the imprint onto a carbon paper receipt, which is then stored by the merchant. Dial-out terminals are electronic machines that use chip and PIN and swipe cards, or require users to manually key in information. Before you go….

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What is data loss and how does it work?

IT Governance

Unlike desktop computers, laptops don’t have extra covers to protect them from water damage, which increases your risk of electronic components short circuiting. Computer viruses. When the victim opens the file, the malicious program encrypts the data on their device and potentially spreads across the network.

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