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Many companies are trying to do more with less these days. In some cases, they leverage existing resources to play multiple roles in their company. When managing your Privacy Program, you need to be extra careful that your DPO role is not in conflict with the resource being utilized. Case in point is the recent, 3/14/2025, decision of the Data ...

We at American Cyber Security Management are happy to announce the release of our newest offering: AI Readiness Assessment. You can read more here: https://www.americancsm.com/artificial-intelligence-readiness-offering/ The benefits can be extremely substantial as businesses begin using AI, both consciously and unconsciously. And the risks/issues can be just as detrimental and long-lasting. Accelerated AI adoption suffers from as much chance to harm ...

Happy Data Privacy Day! Did you know Data Privacy Day has been celebrated in the U.S. since 2008, and the U.S. federal government made it official in 2011? It is a good time to reflect on the Principals of GDPR, which have now become the core privacy principals all business should follow for Data Privacy:

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: ...
  
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Building a Privacy-First Organization: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond In an era where data breaches and privacy scandals make headlines regularly, prioritizing data privacy is no longer just a regulatory necessity—it’s a business imperative. As we enter 2025, companies recognize that embedding privacy into the core of their operations is essential for building trust, protecting sensitive information, and maintaining a ...

Thank You for an Incredible Year! As we close out 2024, we at American Cyber Security Management want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey. Your trust, collaboration, and dedication have been the driving force behind our continued success. To Our Valued Customers Your confidence in us fuels everything ...

Phishing attacks, a prevalent and sophisticated threat in the digital landscape, have increasingly been a gateway to significant security breaches across various sectors. This type of social engineering attack is often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, tricks a victim into opening an email, ...

We’ve all seen it: that little “Update Now” notification pops up, and we think, “Eh, maybe later.” But here’s the thing—updates matter. They fix vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit, so putting off updates is like leaving your front door wide open. Here’s how to make updates easy:

• Turn on Automatic Updates: Let your devices do the heavy lifting. With ...
  
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Imagine you’re fishing, but instead of catching fish, someone’s trying to catch you. That’s phishing—emails that look legit but are actually trying to steal your info. 🐟 Phishing emails can be sneaky, but they almost always show some red flags:

• Too Good to Be True: “You’ve won $1,000,000!” (No, you haven’t). 🚩
• Urgent and Scary: “Your account will be ...
  
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What’s better than a strong password? A strong password with backup! That’s where Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) comes in. MFA is like a double lock on your door—hackers might crack your password, but with MFA, they’re not getting in without that second key. Here’s the deal: MFA adds an extra step, like a code sent to your phone or a fingerprint ...

Ugh, passwords. We all hate them, but we need them! The good news is there’s a way to make passwords both strong and manageable. Say goodbye to “password123” and hello to super secure (but not brain-draining) ways to protect your accounts. Here’s how to make your passwords awesome:

• Go Big or Go Home: Use at least 16 characters. Yep, ...
  
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