Security Articles

Why Workers' Compensation Programs Are Becoming High-value Cyber Targets

Workers' comp programs are prime targets because they combine health and financial data. The Cove Risk breach shows how third-party vulnerability can expose sensitive IDs. To protect employees, administrators must...

Why Financial Institutions Must Treat Marketing Data As Regulated Financial...

Banks must treat marketing data as regulated financial information to mitigate cyber risks. Marketing databases often contain sensitive IDs, making them prime targets for criminals. Institutions should apply strict encryption,...

Why Member Data Remains Vulnerable Beyond A Credit Union’s Own...

Member data can be exposed even when a credit union’s internal systems remain secure. This article explores how third-party vendors, data-sharing ecosystems, and extended attack surfaces increase breach risks—and why...

Why Companies That Manage Access Systems Must Also Protect Personal...

Access-system providers handle more than physical security—they manage sensitive personal data. This article explains why companies that control doors, credentials, and access logs must treat data protection as a core...

Why Data Breaches At Pediatric Clinics Pose Unique Risks To...

A realistic, editorial-style illustration of a pediatric healthcare data privacy concept: a softly lit pediatric clinic room with a child’s medical chart on a digital tablet, a transparent security shield...

How Sensitive Health Records Can Be Misused — And What...

Sensitive health records contain personal and medical details that can be misused for identity theft, fraud, and scams. Families should stay aware, review statements, and protect children’s information to prevent...

Why Mental Health Providers Must Strengthen Electronic Record Security In...

Mental health providers face rising cyber risks as attackers target sensitive counseling records. With EHR reliance growing, 2025 demands stronger authentication, vendor oversight, and better incident detection to protect PHI...

Why Multi-factor Authentication Isn’t Optional For Insurance Firms Anymore

Multi-Factor Authentication is now essential for insurance firms as cyberattacks increase. With email breaches and credential theft rising, MFA protects sensitive customer data and reduces regulatory risk. Learn why passwords...

The Rising Cost Of Poor Cyber Hygiene In Healthcare Vendor...

Poor cyber hygiene in healthcare vendor networks is driving higher breach risks and rising costs. A recent vendor-related incident shows how one weak link can expose sensitive data. Stronger oversight,...

Why Protecting Print & Email Delivery Systems Is Now Critical...

Banks are facing new cybersecurity risks as attackers increasingly target print-and-mail and email delivery vendors—the same systems involved in recent incidents like the Industrial Credit Union breach. Strengthening vendor security...