Universities, especially those with an emphasis on medicine, engineering, and other sciences, are a massive driving force for much of the leading research around the globe. As such, educational institutions, particularly those with advanced, prestigious, or otherwise notable research facilities, are popular targets for malicious activity. Making matters worse, many educational institutions fail to…
Read MoreWhat is PCI DSS? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, is a security compliance standard that defines the policies and guidelines for payment procedure and security. The requirements for PCI DSS certification are designed to ensure organizations protect cardholder data they store, process, and transmit. PCI DSS was issued by the…
Read MoreMany countries have legal professional privilege (aka “attorney-client privilege”) as a foundational aspect of their court systems. This legal principle protects conversations (including, but not limited to in person, on the phone, via email, etc.) between a client and their attorney from being made public without the client’s permission. Privilege allows clients to be completely…
Read MoreMost governments recognize the need for cybersecurity these days, from hardening agency networks against outside incursions to training staff in the use of 2-factor authentication and proper phishing defenses. Unfortunately, once members of the public get involved things become trickier. It doesn’t make sense to give each citizen the extensive training needed for complex security…
Read MoreTHE CLIENT The Saint-Georges Polyclinic is a private, 100-bed healthcare facility serving the Royan region of France with a state-of-the-art facility that includes a surgical clinic, emergency medical services, and a versatile rehabilitation center. It’s 200+ staff members consist of medical experts with a wide range of expertise – from doctors, medical coordinators and a…
Read MoreEnriching Collaboration with Secure Team Messaging MONTREAL, February 26, 2019 — XMedius Solutions Inc., a global leader in the field of enterprise communications solutions, today announced that a new cloud version of its XM SendSecure file exchange platform is now available. SendSecure offers a powerful, highly secure and easy-to-use way to exchange sensitive files. The…
Read More[image src=”https://www.rincon.co.in/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/gdpr-300×137.jpg” shape=”img-rounded”] XMedius Executive Vice President and CTO, Sebastien Boire-Lavigne, takes a look back at the big data-security stories of 2018 and discusses what they might mean for 2019. GDPR Came and We All Survived If 2018 can be summarized to one thing, it’s that it marks the beginning of a new era of…
Read MoreIn a world where cybercrime and online fraud are becoming increasingly common, many companies that exchange sensitive information online are well aware of the importance of data security. Nowadays, standard security procedures requiring only a simple username and password are no longer enough to guarantee data confidentiality. Criminals are increasingly better equipped to circumvent them.…
Read MoreSending files to coworkers around the world is easier than ever, but comes with security and confidentiality concerns. The Internet offers a world of possibilities to people who want to exchange information and documents. It’s incredibly easy to send files to people on the opposite end of the planet. However, such accessibility can go hand…
Read MoreFrom cyber attacks to widespread viruses, the risks involved in sending client data via email are real. Email is still the most popular method of sensitive document transmission in business in 2018, even though cybersecurity breaches make the news regularly in efforts to raise awareness of the risks involved. Email hacking has become such a…
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