Firewall Chats CSID

In this special bonus episode, we look at some of the sessions we're most excited about at this year's South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX. We'll dive into hot cybersecurity topics such as the new generation of hackers, biotechnology, and digital identities. If you're interested in attending any of the sessions we chat about, you can find more information on them at csid.com/blog.

In 2015, the healthcare industry was the second largest industry affected by data breaches, and the average medical ID theft victim was held liable for more than $18,600. In this episode, we’ll explore medical ID theft with Eva Velasquez from the Identity Theft Resource Center. Learn how to protect your health information, and actions to take if your information has been compromised.

In this episode, learn the best the practices all businesses should implement when it comes to cybersecurity in the workplace. We’ll discuss BYOD policies, password management, crisis response plans, employee training, and monitoring internal threats with Michael Kaiser, Executive Director at the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Tax-refund fraud is expected to reach $21 billion this year, according to the IRS. Each year when millions of people go to file their taxes, they realize someone has fraudulently abused them. Victims spend hours trying to rectify the situation. In this special episode, learn how to remedy tax ID theft and protect your information in the future.

In this episode, learn how to successfully navigate what to do if your company has been breached. Cybersecurity crisis counselor Corey Ealons and privacy/security attorney Sterling L. Miller will discuss how businesses can minimize a breach’s impact, and actionable approaches to regain control.

Our fingerprints, gait, iris patterns, and DNA are all identifying factors that are deeply unique to us. Our world is increasingly using these unique traits and attributes within tools, thanks to technological advancements like facial recognition. How does our privacy hinge on these new advancements? Will our physical traits help keep our information secure or could it be used against us? Learn how technology is advancing and how to protect yourself.