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Regulations

What is FERPA and who does it protect? HIPAA vs FERPA

Educational institutions and agencies should maintain a certain level of privacy and ensure reliable data protection of their students. This is where FERPA comes in. So, what does FERPA mean for students, and how does it fare compared to HIPAA? More importantly, how to ensure FERPA compliance? Read on and find out.

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Tips

Account and Password Safety. How to Keep Your Account Secure?

The number of security breaches in 2021 significantly surpassed the one in 2020, and this unfortunate trend is set to continue in 2022. With many cybersecurity experts dubbing 2022 “the year of the breach”, your personal and financial information will be even more vulnerable than before.

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Tips

How to Send a Secure Email in Outlook? Tips for Maximum Protection

The Microsoft Outlook email provider is compatible with the standard S/MIME protocol, much like the industry-leading Gmail email service. So, the best and most straightforward way to add additional protection and secure email on Outlook is to enable this feature.

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Tips

How to Send a Secure Email in Gmail? Tips for Maximum Protection

Whether you use Gmail email services for business, communication, entertainment, or any other purpose, you should know how to secure emails and know what you need to do to make sure all of your information is always protected. In this article, we’ll provide you with valuable tips and tricks for maximum protection and share helpful pointers on how to send a secure email in Gmail.

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Access

Point of Sale Authorization: How to Avoid POS Security Issues?

Nowadays, every reputable retailer, no matter their size, should use a POS system. Point of sale authorization makes every business more streamlined, is cost-effective, and brings a ton of additional benefits. That said, POS authorization also brings up potential security issues.

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Tips

How to Secure your Accounts? Top Online Security Tips

2021 is finally behind us, but the troubles it brought along have spilled over into the new year as well. The ongoing pandemic shifted how we operate and significantly accelerated the switch to remote work. With this, it also brought a long list of online privacy and security concerns. 

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Tips

Top 10 Productivity and Safety Tips for Remote Work

Remote work is undoubtedly practical and time-saving in many regards. However, it also brings about a long list of potential challenges and issues. Here are the most important challenges with remote work that are worth considering.

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Threats

What Does Spoofing Mean? Detection & Prevention

Spoofing is a catch-all term that covers many different types of malicious behaviors in which the attackers try to trick unsuspecting victims in order to obtain something beneficial. It can happen across nearly all communication channels, and range from straightforward spoofing traps to very technically advanced attacks.

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Tips

How to Change the Password on Windows 10?

Setting a password on Windows 10 is undoubtedly a great way to keep your files and sensitive information safe from prying eyes. But, do you know how to change a password on Windows 10 PC? On this page, we’ll go over the steps on how to do that, and share with you the best tips on how to make your Windows 10 logins truly passwordless and even tougher to compromise.

6 min read

Tips

Fast and Secure Login to Facebook [Facebook Security Tips]

Facebook regularly attracts cybercriminals who want to exploit weak Facebook passwords from unsuspecting users. Most Facebook users opt for convenience over password strength, which often ends up putting their sensitive personal information at risk.

8 min read

Access

How Does Tap And Go Technology Work? Hideez Tap and Go Devices

When talking about this technology, the simple tap and go meaning refers to contactless payments. Instead of the traditional way of paying for things by swiping your card or putting it into a chip reader, tap and go technology enables contactless communication between your device, and the device you want to make your payment to.

6 min read

Regulations

Healthcare Cyber Security. Avoiding Data Breaches

Though cyberattacks are nothing new in the online world, there has been an astounding increase in healthcare cyber security breaches. While healthcare services hold a lot of our valuable personal information, they have surprisingly vulnerable security solutions. On this page, we’ll look at the most significant reasons why cyber attackers target healthcare services, the main risks involved, and how hospitals can enhance their healthcare security solutions.

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