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    July 1, 2019
    Will the CCPA Drive More Class Action Suits? Readiness is the Best Remedy
    The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as written, allows consumers to have a private right of action when their non-encrypted and nonredacted information is stolen (see Section 1798.150). What is one of the best ways to avoid litigation? Readiness. According to a recent survey from the Carlton Fields Class Action Survey of corporate general counsel and senior legal officers, the next wave…
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    July 16, 2019
    Top Security Pitfalls for Medical Devices at Healthcare Providers
    Today, medical devices are used throughout the world for the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of medical conditions. Technology advances and medical treatment innovations have led to many of these devices becoming more connected (and interconnected) to healthcare provider networks via various mechanisms. This is achievable through both wired and wireless information communication vehicles and…
  • Blog
    July 25, 2019
    The Scoop On Employee Data, Deidentified Data and Loyalty Programs
    On July 9, over a 12-hour committee hearing, the California Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary voted on amendments for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Tech companies, business groups, lobbyists and privacy advocates were all particularly focused on amendments AB 25, AB 846 and AB 873. AB 25 AB 25 exempts employers from some data-collecting provisions. AB 846 clarifies that…
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    July 30, 2019
    What Every Organization Should Know to Keep Salesforce Secure
    Salesforce offers a variety of tools and solutions to help power organizations – from CRM tools such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, to ERP tools such as FinancialForce, to BI tools, such as Einstein analytics. While these tools are bringing effective new solutions to evolving business requirements, they can also introduce unanticipated risks into an organization’s application…
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    August 1, 2019
    Staying Ahead of Online Job Board Scammers
    New technology helps define the rapidly changing world we live in. Combining the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with analytics opens a world of opportunities for organizations. But the reality of this new world is that scammers are usually close behind to put their own unique twist on those digitally driven opportunities. Online scams come in all shapes and sizes. But who would have…
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    August 5, 2019
    Client Story: Web Accessibility Audit Meets Diverse Needs for Goodwill Industries
    In July, Protiviti was recognized with the Microsoft 2019 MSUS Partner Award – Diversity & Inclusion for its work with the leading workforce development provider, Goodwill Industries International, and other organizations. The MSUS awards are given to companies that demonstrate leadership in customer impact, solution innovation, deployment and exceptional use of advanced features in…
  • Blog
    August 7, 2019
    Protecting the AWS Environment
    Recent events involving AWS S3 data compromises have once again highlighted the ongoing and complex struggle organizations face when attempting to achieve a secure state of operations in the cloud. Of particular interest is the reinforcement of the need for defense in depth with active monitoring. While officially published documents have left out the detail of the initial server compromise, the…
  • Blog
    August 16, 2019
    What to Do Now to Address Microsoft Vulnerabilities
    On August 13, Microsoft released information regarding patches that will impact virtually every modern version of Windows. This alert, Patch New Wormable Vulnerabilities in Remote Desktop Services, outlines “a set of fixes for Remote Desktop Services that include two critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.” As Microsoft points out, these vulnerabilities raise significant red flags…
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    August 20, 2019
    Why Data Map or Categorize Vendors When the CCPA Does Not Require Either?
    The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) does not mention anywhere in the statute that a data map must be performed or that vendors must be categorized. Yet, as we work with organizations that are preparing to implement CCPA compliance measures by the end of this year, we hear these common refrains when we recommend that businesses perform a data map and categorize vendors as part of their…
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    September 3, 2019
    5 Ways to Prepare for the Next Oracle Cloud Quarterly Release
    Oracle Cloud continues to be a hot topic as companies are drawn to the benefits that come with a Cloud ERP environment, including a reduced burden on infrastructure management. However, in terms of functionality, Cloud is still playing catch-up to the existing features of its on-premise E-Business Suite (EBS) counterpart. As such, Oracle releases quarterly Cloud updates comprised of new…
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