December 2, 2016

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eNoculation

eNoculation Shortly after the I Love You” virus shut down computers all over the world, The Wall Street Journal published an editorial titled, “Love Bug Victims Don’t Want the Cure.” The gist of the piece was that folks actually enjoy...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Cyber Liability: Internet Killed the Radio Star

Remember the first music video that premiered on MTV? The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” questioned the impact of new technology on the music industry. Technology and music videos have come a long way since then, and cyber culture...

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December 2, 2016

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Hitting the Tweet Spot: Managing Social Media Risk

The only way to dodge social media risk these days is to abstain from posting, peeking and, with a new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board, liking! And few employers or employees are choosing abstinence these days according to...

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December 2, 2016

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Kicking and Screaming

This past weekend I served on a panel at the annual conference of the National Association of Planning Councils. The session topic was “social media” and I was asked to speak about the risks associated with the use of social media...

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December 2, 2016

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Six Tips for Playing it Safe: At Work, At Home, On the Web

We have all heard the saying, To err is human; to really foul things up requires a computer.” The fact is, computers do not foul things up, people do. But computers allow us to foul them up faster, more efficiently...

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December 2, 2016

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Insurance for Cyber Losses

Cyber insurance protects against damages to computers and computer systems caused by human error or as a result of malicious attacks and crimes, including fraud, unauthorized access, theft of customer information and Web site sabotage. Loss of income from the...

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December 2, 2016

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Insurance for Cyber Risks

Today’s nonprofit leaders are aware that dependence on data, software, systems and tech vendors brings untold benefits as well as potential downside risks. From the impact of data loss to claims alleging the failure to safeguard personal information, a nonprofit’s...

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December 2, 2016

Resource Type: Risk eNews

Is Cloud Computing Risky?

There are certain facets of nonprofit management that haven’t changed in the 25+ years I’ve been working in the nonprofit sector. As was true in the “old days,” it’s still vital to recruit qualified staff to execute the vision of...

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December 2, 2016

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The Risks of Automation

During a recent flight to the west coast I had the opportunity to see a film titled Extract. Although I pride myself on having a sense of humor, I’m often surprised when something touted as “funny” fails to make me laugh....

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December 2, 2016

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Stop Identity Theft — From the Inside Out

Masters of disguise are using others’ identities to support lavish lifestyles. Using one or two verifiable pieces of data identity, thieves construct a life for themselves and commit someone else’s money to supporting it. Armed with name, address, Social Security...

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