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Helping you protect your business from internet crime, plus hot takes about the security industry.

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

We've seen the staggering numbers from Equifax and Target, but how much does a data breach cost for a smaller business? How much should they care?

We answer these questions and more in today's article about personal information.
https://t.co/dZSZSnG3XC

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

How worried should you be worried about the #theft of #medical records? How hard will #HIPAA come down on you?

Today we describe the likely value of such information to criminals and previous attempts to value it. Sneak peek: Not much.

https://t.co/1AKORC6dHm

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Do your customers log into your platform? How valuable is the #password they've given you? What could happen if someone #steals it from you?

Learn more:
https://t.co/xZmNutyioi

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Traditional fraud control will not stop you from getting nailed. #saltysundays

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Why is processing credit card payments so onerous? What's the big deal? Learn about the credit card company's dilemma and why they think you should fix it.

https://t.co/nPTvJa1vUM

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Remember, #security people: the #1 reason people disregard advice "for their protection" is because it makes their life harder than the protection is worth. Make it easy and think through all the scenarios first. It's not about you.

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Do you have secrets?
Do you know others' secrets?
Do you feel confident in how you protect them?
What would happen if someone stole them?
Good news: it's easier than it looks. Join us for a new series on handling sensitive information.
https://t.co/YI4rGf6RU3

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Did you know it takes $2.50 a month to send out millions of emails impersonating you and your business? Did you know it takes only an hour to prevent that completely?

https://t.co/5Ki3MCaQGq

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Did you know that your business has a profile and credit history? Just like personal credit, people can impersonate you to defraud other businesses. You lose both ways: either pay or spend the time to fix someone else’s decision to fall for a scam.

https://t.co/vdsmC9MpRB

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

Do you run your business through mail and the phone? You may still be susceptible to internet fraud.

Read more: https://t.co/7R0b1sURMP

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

How do you prevent #fraud with key partners?

How do you help them from getting #scammed without overstepping your relationship?

How do you make that cheap and #scalable?

It's easier than it sounds.
https://t.co/Lq1YSwLyve

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

How important is contract review for #security? Which parts are important? Do you really need a lawyer to do it?

Learn more in our recent post!

#fraudprevention, #Easy

https://t.co/QAEccL1GF1

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

How important are #contracts to #security? What should you look for? Can you do a good job without a lawyer?
#fraudprevention, #easy
https://t.co/QAEccL1GF1

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

@AjYawn Truth. Been wishing for a cofounder for 3 years now. I think it's never gonna happen.

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

@Clint326 @LunchClub It was great, Clint! Looking forward to seeing what we build together.

[Senior Oops Engineer @ReinH]

"don't bring me problems, bring me solutions" is a great way to not learn about the most difficult problems

[strandjs - [email protected] @strandjs]

The next Getting Started in Security class starts May 16. It is still Pay What You Can. We do this to get as many people into the field as we possibly can.

It is about opening doors.
It is about breaking down gates.

https://t.co/JwdMRuu6m5

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

@strandjs Truth. The question is: How can we commoditize breaking/assurance/measuring? Good pentests start at 50k. What's the best solution for people who have 2k and want something credible and meaningful?

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@NoraDotCodes I've had pretty good luck with the bundled IdP that comes with O365. Mcas and intune let you saml or oidc, with pretty granular auth enforcement. Hit me up if you want to see.

[Simple Salt @simplesaltsec]

@DruRly Which one is less important than how to use it. We made a guide to easiest way to manage passwords: https://t.co/XlrwB94Xhr