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NIST Computer Security Division Updates Effective Today – Is Your Security Up to Date?

By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer Effective today, NIST’s Computer Security Division just updated their recommended guidelines by eliminating eleven SP 800 publications. Adding by Subtracting How would eliminating security recommendations be an improvement? These eleven publications all reference technology that is out of date or no longer used,…

Inundated with Privacy Policy Emails? Here’s Why.

By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer Chances are, your email box has been filling up for several weeks now with privacy updates and notifications of privacy policy changes coming from every kind of company, from Google to GoPro. The reason so many businesses are scrambling to update their privacy…

Press Release: DriveSavers Releases Cybersecurity White Paper

The overlooked risk of third-party data recovery providers (NOVATO, Calif. April 10, 2018)—DriveSavers, the worldwide leader in data recovery, eDiscovery and digital forensic solutions, today released a new Cybersecurity white paper about the overlooked risk of third-party data recovery providers. Authored by the company’s chief information security officer (CISO), Michael…

Tax Season: Potential Payday for Hackers

By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer Updated February 8, 2018 The bad guys are getting really good at slipping into unprotected computer systems and obtaining tax files and other private information without your knowledge or permission. If you are filing your income taxes online this season, please beware of…

Internet-connected Children’s Toys: 5 Safety Tips

By Michael Hall, DriveSavers Chief Information Security Officer Now that the holidays are over and every present has been opened and tested, you may want to take a closer look at any new devices in your household. Run an online search for “internet-connected children’s toys” and you’ll find pages and…

Was the Equifax Breach Preventable?

By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer Founded in 1899, Equifax is the oldest of the three largest credit agencies along with the other two being Experian and TransUnion. These companies offer credit and demographic data and services to businesses. They also sell credit monitoring and fraud-prevention services directly to…

Video: See Why Micron Technology Trusts DriveSavers

OEMs Like Micron Trust DriveSavers with their Proprietary and Intellectual Property By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer and Chris Bross, Chief Information Officer   Technology is constantly changing and evolving. In order to provide data recovery for all devices and all operating systems, our Research and Development Department regularly…

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