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A Checklist To Safeguard Your Institution’s Data

Academia

However, a checklist to safeguard data can help improve the overall security and prevent incidents of major data breaches from compromising their reputation. In 2019 itself, Stanford University, education software developer Pearson and Georgia Tech have all suffered data breaches, with Georgia Tech alone having 1.3

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eBook Encryption Software – The Real Truth Why Publishers Use

Kitaboo

The encryption software encrypts the digital content, thus, securing its integrity, confidentiality, and validity. So it may be cyber-attackers use malware or ransomware to steal your data, leaving you vulnerable to exploitation, and loss of revenue and reputation. Digital Publishing / March 12, 2019. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

Such attacks disrupt remote learning, along with affecting the institute’s reputation. Phishing is when attackers send emails or messages, tricking users into revealing personal or confidential information. Digital Publishing / November 28, 2019. Over 90% of all cyberattacks begin with phishing mail.

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Importance of Data Security in Higher Ed Institutions

Hurix Digital

In 2019, 71 percent of opportunistic attacks were Trojan malware, which was delivered through spam messages. This is a crime because cyber attackers can spy on students and college staff and gain access to confidential information. It also has a negative impact on the reputation of an institution. Prevent Social Engineering.

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How to Deliver POSH Training Effectively

Kitaboo

While a breach of confidentiality will result in a penalty which will be collected by the employer. One incident is enough to create a bad reputation for the company and to ruin the career of the accused employee. As per law, allegations of sexual harassment need to be filed within three months of the incident.

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Compliance Training. The Essentials In Fostering Employee Participation

Interactive Services

Wide in scope, compliance encompasses areas such as codes of conduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, gifts and benefits as well as the ubiquitous Health and Safety regulations. Other titles cover the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR), extended to apply to investment firms from December 2019.

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How to Create an Effective Sexual Harassment Policy

KnowledgeCity

Harassment charges, including sexual harassment, totaled over 26,000 for the fiscal year 2019. The cost to employers also includes decreased productivity, increased sick leave, increased turnover and reputational damage. The total financial cost to employers over the past seven years was nearly $700 million.