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  • Password Manager Series (Part 3 of 5)

    Posted in Board Brief on Sep 20, 2023

    There are basically three types of Password Managers (PM).

    1. Browser: Chrome, Firefox & Safari all have a PM. When you log into a site, they ask you if you want to save your login information. If you say yes, it stores it for future use. You manage your login information via the browser.
    2. Platform: Your login information is tied to your universal platform (like Google, Facebook or Apple ID). Here you are using your login credentials from the platform to access a website of App.
    3. 3rd-Party: They connect to your browser and Apps via a “Plug in” or Application Program Interface (API) on your device ...

  • What to do when affected by a Security Breach

    Posted in Board Brief on Aug 16, 2023

    On or about May 31, 2023, Progress Software reported to its clients of a significant security breach in their MOVEit Transfer software. MOVEit is used largely in the financial services industry (accounting, insurance, industry consultant companies, etc.) where Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is involved. In many cases, important PII was compromised including Name, SSN, DOB, Zip Code, State of Residence, Policy/Account Number, etc.

    As of this release, financial services companies who use MOVEit Transfer software are informing their customers of the breach. In most cases, they are offeri...

  • Password Manager Series (Part 2 of 5)

    Posted in Board Brief on Jul 19, 2023

    Password Managers (PM) are useful tools in several ways.

    • Convenience: They keep track of all the websites and Apps you use so each time you log in, you don’t need to remember your login and password or have to type them in.
    • Security: They mitigate the exposure to keystroke tracking malware that might be on your device. They also make it easier to periodically change your password, which adds a layer of security.
    • Best Practices: They offer random, strong, unique password generators which is extremely useful as you periodically change your password. This makes it difficult for hackers and scamm...