The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces federal laws prohibiting false advertising. It also enforces consumer protection laws aimed to prevent fraud, cyberattacks and identity theft. The FTC has become increasingly active when those two issues collide — when companies falsely represent the extent to which they protect consumers’ data from…
Continue reading →Domenic Steinbrueck Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Test Many security professionals, from CISOs to aspiring penetration testers, continue to debate whether to employ vulnerability assessments or penetration testing within their information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments. Although both actions can strengthen an organization’s security posture, they are separate practices…
Continue reading →Business continuity goes hand-in-hand with the old adage — no one plans to fail; they fail to plan! No matter the industry, business leaders know they need to protect themselves and their data from the various threats that can disrupt operations, but creating a well-constructed business continuity plan (BCP) to…
Continue reading →Matt Mercier Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly at risk in today’s digital world. Cyber criminals often target SMBs because they perceive them as having weaker defenses compared to larger corporations. But with the right strategies and tools, you can turn your business into a tough target. Here’s how…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Fix-and-flip investors took a hit in the third quarter of 2024 as flipped properties accounted for a smaller share of U.S. home sales compared to the previous quarter. Short-term real estate investors saw a 28.7% return on investment (ROI), down from 31.2% in Q2 2024, according to an Attom…
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