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Chip Prices Are Climbing. So Is the Cost of a Stolen Device.

October 14, 2026

A stolen laptop used to be a headache. This year it is a budget problem. Memory prices, inflation, and device theft are rising together, and the data on a missing device …

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Work From Home Fuel Costs and Remote Workforce Security

April 3, 2026

Why Rising Fuel Costs Are Forcing Remote Work — And What Businesses Are Missing Rising fuel costs are once again putting pressure on businesses across every industry. While the most …

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Rising Fuel Costs Are Accelerating Work-from-Home — Is Your Business Ready?

February 20, 2026

Why Rising Fuel Costs Are Driving Remote Work Decisions Fuel price volatility is pushing organizations to reduce commuting, limit travel, and optimize operating costs. According to the International Energy Agency, …

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Lost Laptop/Data: What Businesses Should Do Immediately

February 6, 2026

A lost laptop can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to a serious security incident. Modern devices often contain cached credentials, sensitive files, access tokens, and direct pathways into corporate …

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Lost Devices Security Checklist Recommendation

January 30, 2026

When a laptop or corporate device goes missing, speed and consistency matter. Use this checklist to guide your response and reduce the risk of data exposure. Immediate Actions (First 15–30 …

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Cost of Lost Devices & Data — Hidden Risks for SMBs

January 23, 2026

For many small and midsize businesses (SMBs), lost devices are often viewed as an inconvenience rather than a serious business risk. A misplaced laptop or stolen phone may seem manageable—until …

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Why Remote Wipe Is Essential in 2026 For Remote Workers

January 25, 2024

Remote work is no longer a temporary shift—it’s how modern organizations operate. Employees work from home offices, shared workspaces, client sites, airports, and coffee shops, often using multiple devices to …

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Traveling Tips for Data Protection

November 21, 2023

Data protection should not take a back seat while traveling. Following these tips can help mitigate the risk of a cybercrime interrupting a silent night this holiday season! Data Protection …

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Allan’s Accident: A Remote Wipe Use Case

October 24, 2023

Misplacing a device can be incredibly nerve wracking, but having the ability to execute a Remote Wipe can help avoid catastrophe. Define Remote Wipe What is a Remote Wipe? Remote …

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Institutionalizing the Fundamentals of Insider Risk Management

August 14, 2023

On August 22, Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute (SEI) hosted a webcast with Dan Costa: Institutionalizing the Fundamentals of Insider Risk Management. The discussion focused on the practicalities of …

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Data Breaches in 2023: Mid-Year Roundup

June 20, 2023

Halfway into 2023, the world of cybersecurity has seen new threats as well as old. Criminal hacking groups such as Money Message and suspected nation state actors have stolen data, …

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Protect Your Endpoints from Artificial Intelligence Threats

May 23, 2023

Endpoint Security has always been important, yet the recent boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the cultural zeitgeist raises questions as to how organizations can protect themselves from attacks. AI …

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Weak Links – Protecting Businesses from Supply Chain Attacks

May 9, 2023

No business owner wants to discover that their organization has suffered a supply chain attack. These cyber attacks target organizations by compromising weak links in the supply chain. These chains …

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Two-Person Integrity – Two Heads Are Better Than One!

April 25, 2023

Two-Person Integrity (TPI) is a security control mechanism that is leveraged to protect integral data or functions that have a high level of risk. Other terms for TPI include Two …

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Cost-Effective Data Security Tips for Small Businesses

February 7, 2023

When the economy is unsteady, small businesses might find it tempting to cut costs that may seem unnecessary, such as cybersecurity funding. This is a poor course of action that …

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Employee Cybersecurity Training: Tips and Resources

January 26, 2023

Proper employee cybersecurity training is vital to every organization’s defensive posture. Employees create, transport, and manage massive amounts of digital material every day, so education in proper data protection is …

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Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the Second Half of 2022

December 27, 2022

Data breaches are an unfortunate fact of life in the modern world. One thing that businesses and organizations of all sorts need to prioritize is learning from previous data security …

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Diagnosing Problems in Medical Data Security

November 22, 2022

Medical Data Security is important for patients, medical professionals, and employees of healthcare organizations. To adequately secure patients’ electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), all healthcare organizations and auxiliary offices must …

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Tips for Data Protection During the Holidays

November 8, 2022

For businesses, the holidays offer an important high point in revenue and customer engagement. Charities and nonprofits experience increased giving, often facilitated by a number of annual drives and events. …

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Traveling For Work With Data Security In Mind

October 4, 2022

For many industries, work travel is a fact of life, and thus questions of data security and mobile device management arise often. When employees travel, an organization’s attack surface expands, …

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Managing Layoffs: Data Security and Work From Home Employees

September 13, 2022

Across the globe, many employees still Work From Home (WFH), and by some estimates 25% of all professional jobs will be remote work by 2023. As the visibility of remote …

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Vetting & Managing School Apps to Protect Student Data

August 30, 2022

Students utilize mobile applications to communicate with teachers, study, and complete assignments, so it is imperative the schools have a clear system for vetting apps. Schools use education apps and …

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Why Is BitLocker Encryption Essential?

August 2, 2022

If a laptop is stolen, having a drive that is secure and encrypted can be the difference between a cybersecurity incident and a catastrophe. BitLocker is one tool Microsoft provides …

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When To Issue a Remote Wipe: Scenarios that Require Decisive Action

July 19, 2022

A strong defensive posture means knowing how to use tools like a Remote Wipe in situations where fast action must be taken to protect data. Having to make such decisions …

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Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part Two)

July 12, 2022

The beginning of 2022 has presented the standard fare as it comes to experiencing data breaches, as well as some novel actors in cybercrime. Keeping up to date on the …

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Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the First Half of 2022 (Part One)

May 17, 2022

As cybersecurity is a world that is constantly evolving, IT professionals must keep a close eye on developments to avoid experiencing data breaches. In Part One of our Cybersecurity Roundup …

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Solving BitLocker TPM Errors

April 26, 2022

Encryption is an important feature on the mobile phones and computers that are so integral to our daily lives, yet most Windows users do not consider the TPM hardware and …

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Spring Cleaning: Tips for Data Privacy and Security Upkeep

April 19, 2022

Spring is in the air! It’s time to open the windows and let warm breezes freshen up homes that have been battened down for winter. Spring is always a good …

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Endpoint Protection Doesn’t Have to Break The Bank

April 12, 2022

In the world of cyber crime and data security, defense is the name of the game. Protecting proprietary information, customer data, and the Electronic Protected Health Information of patients is …

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Incident Response: Acting Fast When Your Data Is at Risk

April 5, 2022

At its core, cybersecurity is a game of defense. Criminals are continually probing organizations’ systems, software, and strategies, seeking vulnerabilities to exploit for technological and monetary gain. IT and cybersecurity …

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Anatomy of a Healthcare Cyber Attack

February 15, 2022

Every day, millions of people across the world seek some form of healthcare. In the vast majority of cases, there is documentation in the patient’s medical file to help the …

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Your Vendors and Data Security

February 1, 2022

“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is a common aphorism, and it holds true in the realm of data protection. Any company’s security posture could be …

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Data Privacy is Everyone’s Business in 2022

January 24, 2022

The world is constantly changing, and cybersecurity is no exception. Businesses that handle the private data of customers, clients, patients, and employees must be aware of these changes so they …

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DriveStrike: A 2022 Data Privacy Week Champion

January 18, 2022

The National Cybersecurity Alliance chose this year to focus on “educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promoting transparency.” We at DriveStrike often say “Your …

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Back to the Classroom: Student Data Security Tips to Remember

January 11, 2022

A new semester has started, and students of all ages are back in class, either in person or through remote learning. If there is anything the last few years have …

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A War On Two Fronts: Health Cybersecurity During Covid

December 28, 2021

March 2020 was a big month for the global healthcare system. In the blink of an eye, almost everything had to change, and medical offices across the country were forced …

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What Makes Data Breaches a Continuing Threat

December 14, 2021

Data breaches are a costly reality in a modern world where so much information is stored digitally. Any time data is accessed by an individual or group that does not …

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Is Your Students’ Personal Data at Risk?

December 7, 2021

Every child deserves to learn in a safe environment. When parents, teachers, and the community do not actively invest in students’ data privacy, their future is at risk. School districts …

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Three of This Year’s Biggest Data Breaches

November 30, 2021

The amount of digital information increases by the minute. Millions of people work, communicate, and play online across the globe. This streamlined form of interaction comes at a cost, however. …

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How To Keep Your Private Data Secure in 2022

November 23, 2021

Keeping data secure is something that a vast number of people are concerned about, especially since we store and access so much private information digitally. Instead of locking data away …

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Healthier Cybersecurity Practices for Protecting Patient Data

November 16, 2021

The medical field is constantly on the cusp of innovation when it comes to health technology. However, its cybersecurity practices seem to have trouble keeping up. Electronic medical records allow …

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Best Practices for Protecting Company Data on Personal Devices

November 9, 2021

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs are increasingly common across every sector of the workforce. A BYOD policy can be quite useful, as it saves the company the cost of …

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The Best and Worst of Remote Work Trends

November 2, 2021

The modern worker expects to be able to negotiate to work remotely. In 2019, only 7% of US workers had the option to telework, a number that has obviously changed …

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The Importance of Endpoint Protection

October 26, 2021

The integrity of a company’s network is vital to the success or failure of the organization. Servers, desktop computers in an office, work laptops, wireless printers, and employees’ cell phones …

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What a Hybrid Work Environment Means for Data Security

October 19, 2021

Hybrid work is an attractive prospect to the employee population, and executives across industries must consider how to optimize a hybrid workforce. A majority of executives expect that most employees …

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Why a Remote Wipe Solution Should Be In Your Security Toolbelt

October 12, 2021

Today, “the company office” is much more than a building where work happens; it is made up of hundreds of devices scattered across cities, states, and countries. An organization can …

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It’s Not Too Late To Secure The Home Office

July 14, 2021

The home office, once the domain of tenured college professors, has become a desirable option for many companies and employees. Since March of 2020, millions of people have been exposed …

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PrintNightmare Still a Threat Despite Microsoft Updates

July 9, 2021

Recently, Microsoft has been scrambling to address the PrintNightmare catastrophe. The Windows emergency update released last week was supposed to fix the Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Print Spooler …

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Critical Windows Vulnerability Exposed – Update Your PC Now

July 6, 2021

Microsoft is issuing an emergency update to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service. To avoid being compromised, Windows users should update their systems immediately. Last week, …

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Understanding the Cyber Threat in your Midst…

June 3, 2021

Insider threats account for almost a quarter of cybersecurity incidents. Unfortunately, this attack vector easy to overlook since the assumption is that internal users are trustworthy. Understanding insider threats is …

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DriveStrike: Best MDM and Compliance Solution

May 28, 2021

Wealth & Finance International has recognized DriveStrike in the 2021 FinTech Awards as Best MDM & Compliance Provider. DriveStrike has also received recognition by Digital.com as both the Best Compliance …

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Wrong BitLocker Recovery Mode Key ID – Solved

April 27, 2021

If you are locked out of your BitLocker-protected machine, you should be given a prompt to input your recovery key. However, if this prompt asks for a key that you …

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Nuclear Launch Protocols Provided in Latest DriveStrike Software Release

April 13, 2021

Security protocol used for preventing unauthorized missile launches now present in DriveStrike software. The military and other high-security organizations take access control very seriously. Launching a missile or opening a …

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What to Do BEFORE Your Device is Stolen…

March 23, 2021

Phones, tablets, and laptops are prime targets for theft. Not only are they valuable pieces of technology, but they also contain sensitive data that fraudsters can exploit. If your device …

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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What It is and Why It’s Essential

March 17, 2021

Technology allows companies of all sizes to reach broader markets and expand workforce capabilities. However, the shift to virtual and automated processes has unveiled a new set of security risks. …

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The Future of Remote Work: Is It Secure?

March 9, 2021

Now that it has been about a year since millions began working from home, it is time to evaluate how the new normal is shaping the future of work. It …

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What Can We Learn From Data Breaches?

March 1, 2021

Recent large security incidents like the Microsoft Outlook breach and the SolarWinds hack are putting cybersecurity in the public eye and prompting government intervention. Highly funded and persistent threat actors …

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Security Risks to Address in Your BYOD Policy

February 22, 2021

The widespread shift to remote work has led to the increased use of personal devices for work. As employees work from home, cybersecurity risks endanger the data collected, processed, and …

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Windows Update Triggering BitLocker Recovery

February 15, 2021

January’s KB4535680 update (intended to patch Secure Boot DBX) is causing some devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode. Because BitLocker is often used for fleets of Windows machines, this …

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What to Look For in a Device Security App

December 14, 2020

A device security app should be effective, versatile, easy to use, and affordable, and the support should be responsive and helpful. The best device security apps will be up-front about …

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How to Prevent Data Breaches

December 7, 2020

To prevent data breaches, organizations need security measures in place at all possible access points to their system. Networks, physical devices and drives, accounts, and communication channels all need adequate …

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Laptop Management Solution

November 30, 2020

Protect Laptops from Loss, Theft, and Data Breaches Businesses face a variety of threats that put their company and customer data at risk. Laptop theft and new cybercrime ploys are …

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Don’t Become Prey to Laptop Thieves

November 23, 2020

Best practices and tips for keeping personal and work devices secure Every 53 seconds, a victim falls prey to laptop theft, becoming exposed to the reputational, individual, and financial losses …

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The Android MDM Solution You’ve Been Looking For

November 9, 2020

Get the best security and customizable productivity features for Business, Healthcare, Finance, Government, and Education. Are you looking for a Mobile Device Management option that includes enterprise-level data security? DriveStrike …

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What You Need to Know About Laptop Theft…

November 2, 2020

Laptops contain valuable data – making them profitable targets for thieves, scammers, and fraudsters. It may not be a huge financial burden to replace one stolen device, but a resulting …

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How Cybersecurity Threats are Evolving – And How To Stay Protected

October 30, 2020

Since more people are working, banking, shopping, and learning from home, there has been an increase in digital data storage and use. Digital transformation is a trend that has become …

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12 Simple Strategies to Make Cybersecurity a Habit

October 30, 2020

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to an end, we must consider how to move from awareness to practice. It does not help to recognize problems and learn about solutions if …

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Convenience, Connection, and the Future of Cybersecurity

October 24, 2020

The devices we use daily are here to stay, and connection to the internet is a general fact of life. Constant digitization raises the legitimate concern that all the details …

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Medical Data Security: 4 Tips for Individuals

October 19, 2020

Your healthcare data is personal and private. Unfortunately, it is also valuable to scammers, identity thieves, and other cybercriminals. Because of the valuable nature of this information, the healthcare industry …

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Addressing the Challenges of a Remote Workforce

October 16, 2020

Device & Data Security Solutions for Businesses The economy is experiencing serious consequences since the advent of Covid-19, and businesses are overwhelmed trying to keep up with the rapidly …

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Securing Your Smart Business: IoT and Your Data

October 12, 2020

In the current age of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, information is at our fingertips. This helps to improve communication, meet customer expectations, and streamline business processes. On …

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Are There Fewer Data Breaches in 2020?

October 9, 2020

Companies are reporting fewer data breaches in 2020. This would appear to be excellent news – it means structural security changes from 2019 have been making an impact and protecting …

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Securing your Smart Home: Threat Response

October 8, 2020

To keep your smart devices in your home secure, prevention measures are essential, but sometimes threats can get through an unseen gap in defenses or through methods outside of your …

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Securing Your Smart Home: Threat Deterrence

October 5, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a widespread reality – phones, laptops, watches, tablets, appliances, and other smart devices are present in almost every part of our lives. The IoT …

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The Consequences of a Data Breach

September 29, 2020

In 2019, there were 1,473 data breaches in the United States alone – a 17% increase from the previous year. Though breaches can vary in scale and severity, they have …

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UHS Cyberattack Exposes Harsh Reality of Healthcare Security Weaknesses

September 27, 2020

Over the weekend, Universal Health Services (UHS) was hit by a cyberattack that targeted their network. Anonymous sources have reported that all computer systems are down, and medical staff are …

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Data Security in the Age of Covid-19

September 21, 2020

Much of the new normal is here to stay – threats and solutions alike. Here’s what you need to know to keep your data and devices safe. Remote work …

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3 Steps to Safer Remote Learning

July 22, 2020

With the continuing concern of Covid-19, many school districts are planning to have all or mostly online classes this fall. Remote learning comes with a variety of challenges, and it …

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How to Create a Bootable Windows Install USB

March 13, 2020

Step #1: Use a functioning Windows PC that is connected to the internet (8GB of free disk space required). Step #2: Insert a blank external USB thumb drive into the …

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How to Implement a Work From Home Security Policy in 90 Minutes

January 2, 2020

A growing number of companies are implementing mandatory or optional work-from-home policies in light of COVID 19’s rapid spread. For tech giants like Google and Twitter with robust data and …

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DriveStrike + BitLocker Integration for Windows Available Now

December 19, 2019

Windows Remote Encryption With DriveStrike’s Windows BitLocker integration deploying and enabling whole drive encryption has never been easier. DriveStrike provides added data security at no additional cost while easing …

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Google Partners with DriveStrike EMM

September 18, 2019

DriveStrike Becomes Android EMM Partner SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — DriveStrike, the Smart Choice in mobile device security and management, today announced that it is recognized by Google™ as a …

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CCPA: What Is It & How Do I Comply?

August 10, 2019

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): The essentials… The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a data privacy law effective January 1, 2020. The data security framework and regulations apply to …

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Multifactor Authentication Prevents 99.9% of Cyber Attacks

June 5, 2019

Experts from Microsoft, Google, and elsewhere suggest that users who enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their accounts end up blocking 99.9% of automated aka bot attacks. DriveStrike proudly supports MFA …

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AMCA Data Breach Exposes Millions

May 31, 2019

On May 10th, DataBreaches.net reported the American Medical Collection Agency breach, Gemini Advisory found information from 200,000 payment cards for sale on the dark web. Gemini’s investigation links the breached …

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4 Steps to Avoid a HIPAA Data Breach & Fine

April 25, 2019

HIPAA compliance violations are costly yet easily avoidable with a little due diligence. In the last year more than 80,000 health records were exposed in a data breach because an …

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DriveStrike’s Apple Device Enrollment Program is Available

March 11, 2019

DriveStrike’s Apple Device Enrollment Program Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP) enables you to purchase devices from Apple (or authorized resellers) with DriveStrike automatically installed, helping you: Ease the IT burden on setting …

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How to Remotely Wipe a Phone

February 11, 2019

Your phone is missing, now what? I know it is frightening to consider the risk, all of your personal information: pictures, videos, facebook, instagram, twitter, email, banking information, tax information, …

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How To Find a Stolen Laptop

January 28, 2019

Your laptop is missing, now what? I know it is frightening to consider the risk, all of your personal information: pictures, videos, facebook, instagram, twitter, email, banking information, tax information, …

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Data Privacy Day 2019

December 10, 2018

Data Privacy Day January 28, 2019 Data Privacy Day, held annually in the United States on Jan. 28, is an extension of Data Protection Day celebrated in the European Union. …

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National Cyber Security Alliance – Data Privacy Champion

October 12, 2018

DriveStrike Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in A Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day by Becoming a 2019 Champion Each Jan. 28, Hundreds of Organizations and Individuals Collaborate …

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Departmental Device Control & Management

August 13, 2018

DriveStrike Releases Groups Feature The DriveStrike product and development team recently released a powerful new feature that empowers DriveStrike Administrators to create Groups within their account. Authorized DriveStrike Device Administrators …

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Terminated Employee Won’t Return Our Laptop – Now What?

July 17, 2018

The Questions We receive questions on this topic nearly every day… The questions range from: Can I wipe a laptop offline? Can I disable a laptop I don’t have access …

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The Importance of Data Privacy Compliance Under the GDPR

June 18, 2018

By UpCounsel Privacy Attorney Michael Witt It has become very costly to avoid data privacy compliance. While fines and penalties have existed for years in various amounts from multiple regulators, the …

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Medical Device Data Protection Available Now

May 8, 2018

Spearstone Announces DriveStrike Medical Device Data Breach Protection Offering Spearstone, is a leader in data and device security. Spearstone’s DriveStrike, expands its software solution services to provide data breach protection, …

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GDPR Compliance Help

April 30, 2018

GDPR compliance, data privacy, data security, HIPAA, privacy policy, cookie policy, SOX, data breach protection, the list goes on and on. If you use the internet you can’t escape the …

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Free Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

March 16, 2018

As you probably already know, the 2003 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule requires healthcare organizations to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI). And, if you own, …

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Mobile Device Management Policy Examples

March 1, 2018

The DriveStrike team recommends implementing and enforcing mobile device management best practices and policies. Companies with employees, contractors, or vendors who access company data using any mobile computing device are …

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What is a data breach and what do you do when you have one?

A data breach is any incident where sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data is accessed or disclosed by unauthorized persons or means. Data breaches often involve personal health information (PHI), …