Bryson Culwell-The Computing Edge

05/08/2023

This hits too close to home! If it can happen to the City of Dallas, it can happen to you! Call me today 📞

The City of Dallas, Texas says a ransomware attack has downed 911 dispatch systems and forced the cancelation of jury trials.

05/04/2023

03/24/2023

03/22/2023

With this in mind, what exactly is required from you and your business?

According to the FTC safeguards guidelines, connected financial institutions must take reasonable precautions to safeguard sensitive consumer information, such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and other private information.

Companies must also display a written information security plan explaining their data protection procedures, review it often, and update it as needed to make sure it is effective.

The ultimate objective in this scenario is to protect the customer's personal information to prevent financial losses and preserve their faith in the businesses they use for services.

03/20/2023

The scope of the Rule was once a bit more limited than it is now, where it now covers nearly all financial institutions and even 'finders'. a financial institution is any organization that significantly engages in financial activities or activities that are related to such activities.

Financial entities, for instance, include:
Businesses that finance mortgages
Collecting Companies for Check Cashers
Companies that prepare taxes Title agent
Among many others.

03/16/2023

So, what is the FTC Safeguards Rule?

The Safeguards Rule was developed by the FTC in 2003 to ensure that corporations preserve customer data. They revised their original guideline to give businesses greater guidance on how to secure client information after 18 years of technological development.

The revised version keeps flexibility while mandating more stringent security measures, guaranteeing that customer's confidential information is protected from prying eyes.

Financial institutions, as defined by the FTC as "any institution whose business is engaged in an activity that is financial or incidental to such financial operations," are subject to the Safeguard Rule.

02/09/2023

Officially members of the Moore Chamber of Commerce!! ✂️

02/08/2023

🚨Not just car dealers! Any non-banking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle dealers, and payday lenders MUST develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive security program… BY June 9, 2023. Call me today! 🚨

02/06/2023

Very excited for our ribbon cutting with Moore Chamber of Commerce! The Computing Edge has opened it’s 3rd location! Come celebrate with us, this Thursday!

01/17/2023

So why exactly is a car dealership a major target for hackers and cybersecurity attacks?

-They frequently have outdated IT systems and policies
-Huge numbers of clients, and even potential clients
-Lack of awareness from employers and employees
-A larger than-average number of entry points
-Lack of oversight in cybersecurity compliance

01/16/2023

Car dealerships!

No, I'm not going to talk about how car dealerships are amazing, and how there are plenty of us who could spend hours checking out the latest models, hopefully driving one off the lot later that day.

No, I want to talk about cybersecurity, and how car dealerships might, sadly, be a gold mine for hackers.