Five worthy reads is a regular column on five noteworthy items we’ve discovered while researching trending and timeless topics. This week we are exploring vital legal provisions to strengthen cybersecurity. The digital environment has developed into a fertile ground for cybercrime in today’s connected society. Governments all across the world have realized the need for extensive legislative protections for people, organizations, and national security due to the increase in cyberattacks.
There is an old joke among cybersecurity professionals that the only way to truly secure your data is to keep it on a machine without connection to power or the internet… oh, and put it in a sealed cave. And even then, it is not 100% secure. In today’s world, it’s a pretty safe assumption that none of our data is truly secure.
We're thrilled to announce that Teleport has recently achieved critical compliance milestones, marking another significant step forward in our commitment to providing highly secure and reliable cloud-based services. We are pleased to inform you that Teleport has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification, is now HIPAA compliant, and has also expanded our SOC 2 report coverage with the addition of Confidentiality and Availability trust service criteria.
We all leave a trail of digital breadcrumbs from our adventures in the online world. They might seem harmless but these breadcrumbs can lead others to a digital treasure trove of your personal information.
Today, mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. So, ensuring adequate security measures are taken while developing them is important. App security is not a feature or a bonus but a basic requirement. Having inadequate security measures in place can prove to be disastrous, and one security breach can cost a business a lifetime of trust and millions of dollars. Critical security measures must be taken to ensure data security and privacy when developing mobile apps.
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a fundamental backbone, empowering the seamless use of cutting-edge technologies like digital signatures and encryption across vast user populations. It encompasses a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, policies, processes, and procedures, working harmoniously to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and public keys.
New companies are hurt by significant data breaches every week, especially in the United States. This week insurance companies were the big target. Prudential, Progressive, and a range of insurance providers that work with PH Tech were all hit by data breaches. Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and the Colorado Department of Higher Education were also victims of their own data breaches. Millions of individuals were exposed to potential data losses between these different breaches.
Prudential Insurance Company of America is one of the largest financial services and insurance companies in the United States today. The organization is based in Newark, New Jersey, and manages over $1.377 trillion in assets for consumers in the US. The company employs over 39,000 workers and handles data for countless customers each year. Each of those customers was potentially damaged when Prudential suffered a serious data breach that released confidential information to attackers.
