October 2023 Newsletter

Posted in Newsletter on Oct 04, 2023

October 2023 Newsletter.pdf

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...