Cybersecurity

A Written Information Security Program (WISP) is documentation that describes the security controls, processes, and policies of an organization. In addition, a WISP is a roadmap for an organization's IT security that is required by law in several states.

A Written Information Security Program is intended to provide your organization with solid security procedures that not only reduce the likelihood of a breach but also limit your liability if one occurs.

Michigan adopted a strict cybersecurity protocol for insurers licensed in the state. It sets out a standard to protect the non-public personal information of clients, customers, employees, contractors, and anyone else who gives private information to your business. One key part of the law is the requirement that insurers have a Written Information Security Program (WISP). Find out what’s included, and why you need it.

For the past year, Michigan law has required insurers doing business in the state to put the cybersecurity needs of their customers first. By adopting a version of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Insurance Data Security Model Law, the state became the fifth in the nation to prioritize consumers’ personal security.

You’re ready to start selling your products overseas, or maybe you already are. But the idea of violating the European Union’s internet privacy law is intimidating. Can your small business meet the EU’s demands? What do you need to do to make your company website GDPR compliant so you can do business internationally?

These days, it seems like any time you click to a new website you face a pop-up warning about the company’s privacy policies. Where did all these warnings come from? Does your business need to change its website too?

If you are considering an upgrade to your business’s ecommerce website, cybersecurity is probably on your list of concerns. Find out how multi-factor authentication can help protect your consumers, and your company’s bottom line.

You don’t have to be a tech guru to know that cybersecurity is a big deal. When the U.S. government and a major financial player like Equifax get hacked, it’s time to take the issue seriously. So what is your cyber-theft prevention plan?

Most companies aren’t looking to update their website every year. High-quality web development comes with a price tag, so you want to be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Here are 5 must-have features for a strong modern website.

PCI compliance can intimidate business owners. When credit card transactions occur online it can feel like anything that happens is out of your hands – it is up to merchant service providers to make sure you are secure. In fact, your own website can kill your PCI compliance and put your customers’ personal data at risk.

Many small business owners think PCI compliance just means hiring the right merchant service provider. But protecting your customers’ identities and credit card information goes beyond the screen. Find out what you should be doing offline to meet PCI compliance standards.