Cybersecurity and Risk Insights and Alerts
Cyber risks and threats continue to evolve, and firms are under pressure to meet SEC and FCA expectations for operational resilience as well as their own internal and client expectations for cybersecurity and privacy. Stay current on the latest cybersecurity, privacy, and risk threat and regulatory alerts, and build your cybersecurity and privacy knowledge with insights from our cybersecurity and technology risk experts.
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Cyber alerts and insights
Password Strength Best Practices
Passwords are the most common method of authentication, but remembering a unique password for each account you have can be a pain. Here are ACA Aponix's best practices for creating and managing passwords to help protect your accounts from a cyber-attack.
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Protecting Your Home's Smart Devices
Our homes are becoming increasingly connected to the outside world through "smart" devices, which work together over your Wi-Fi network to make your home more comfortable, safe, and convenient. Common smart devices include thermostats, televisions, light bulbs, and surveillance systems.
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Protecting Your Online Identity
As cyber security attacks continue to increase in frequency and complexity alongside evolving technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic, and remote work and school, it is essential to prioritize protecting your identity online. Here are some ways you can control the amount of personal information that is available online.
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Talking to Your Family and Friends About Cybersecurity
The recent increase in high-profile cyber incidents have put millions of people around the world at risk for identity theft and other cyber-crimes. This blog post contains tips and information you can share with your family and friends about staying safe online.
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Now Open: 2021 ACA Group and NSCP Cybersecurity Programs Survey
We're pleased to announce that we've again partnered with the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) to provide financial services firms with an opportunity to gain insight into cybersecurity compliance programs across the industry.
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Ransomware 101 Part 2: How to Prevent and Detect a Ransomware Attack
Our Ransomware 101 blog series addresses multiple aspects of the ransomware issue, including what you should know and what you should do to protect your firm, your clients, and your finances. In part one, we discussed the evolving and growing threat of ransomware. In this article (part two), we’ll provide a framework for what your organization can do to prevent and detect ransomware attacks.
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