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Personal Data can be used to influence decisions, shape our behavior and affect our reputations. Privacy and Security become more important as our personal and professional lives become more digitized and the Internet of Things grows. Pivotal IT is dedicated to providing information and tools to help ensure privacy, build trust and sure personal information.

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Data Privacy Week 2024

As a returning Data Privacy Week Champion organization, Pivotal IT recognizes and supports the principle that all organizations share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information.

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Identity Management Day 2024

Information and tips to help you protect your digital identity

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security & Privacy in the Time of AI

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How to Stay Cybersafe on Vacation

Cybersecurity tips to help you protect sensitive information and data while away from home.

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Understanding the Dark Web

Although the Dark Web may seem distant and irrelevant to your everyday business operations, in reality it poses serious risks that can have far-reaching consequences.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

2022 National Cybersecuirty Month blog post

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Dark Patterns - Deception by Design

An in depth look at the unethical design practices and sophisticated tactics companies are using to manipulate online users into action.

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How to Minimize the Impact of the Equifax Data Disaster

Pivotal IT's practical, step-by-step guide for protecting your identity and your data in the wake of the Equifax data breach.

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Data Privacy Day 2020

Consumers are becoming more concerned about who can access their information and why. With the California Consumer Privacy Act taking effect this year and other states considering similar legislation, data privacy will become a central issue for businesses in 2020.

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2017 NIST Guidelines Revamp Obsolete Password Rules

The 2017 NIST Digital Identity Guidelines show a shift in strategy regarding complex password requirements in an effort to make it easier for users to create better passwords.

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Cyber Safe Shopping

How to keep your information safe during the holiday shopping season

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How To Create An Acceptable Use Policy

An Acceptable Use Policy encourages responsible use of your business network and technology resources. In this blog post we delve into the important elements that should be included in your policy to help you create an effective AUP, customized for your business needs.

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Local Call Spam? Here's How to Block Robocalls on Landline and Mobile

Robocallers and scammers disguise their actual phone numbers with fake numbers that appear to be local - in the hopes that you will pick up the phone. In this blog post we'll walk you through blocking spam calls and provide you with best practices for dealing with robocalls and phone scams.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Protect your business – no matter how large or small – with alerts, tips and resources from the National Cyber Security Alliance.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019

We're excited to be returning as a NCSAM Champion and throughout the month of October we'll be sharing tips, information and resources to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Social (Media) Security

Step by step instructions for securing your social media accounts

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Social (Media) Security Part 2

Part two in a series detailing how to check and secure social media accounts

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Spartan High Cyber Vikings

Introduced in 2009, the U.S. Air Force Association's Cyber Patriot program was designed to address a critical need: Drawing more students to education and careers in cybersecurity and other (STEM) fields.

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The Importance of an Acceptable Use Policy

In the age of BYOD, an Acceptable Use Policy is one of the few documents that proves your due diligence when it comes to securing your network

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