Managing 3rd party data risks

FAQs for first time users

Alertsec provides a solid foundation for the internal controls that are mandated by regulations such as SOX. For companies implementing laptop encryption for the first time, here are some Q&A’s about how it works. For more information, contact us at sales@alertsec.com.
 

Q: How does Alertsec support SOX compliance?

A: Alertsec ensures the integrity of data through full-disk encryption and by strictly managing user access. Alertsec also provides audit reports and activity tracking.

Q: Does it take long to install?
A: Encryption of your laptop will happen in the background allowing you to use the computer as normal.

Q: Will Alertsec affect applications on my laptop?

A: No, the software is completely unobtrusive to users.

Q: What happens if I forget my password?

A: You just call our 24/7 help desk and get help over the phone.

Q: Will Alertsec slow down the machine?

A: No, once you are using the machine you will not be able to see any
difference.

Q: Can I uninstall the software?

A: Yes, full instructions are provided. If you cancel at the end of the trial, the data on your laptop will be automatically decrypted.
 

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US Federal Reserve Data Breach

The US Federal Reserve has been breached on at least 50 occasions between 2011 and 2015, according to a report from Reuters. In one of the attacks the breach is alleged to have exposed sensitive credentials, including logins and passwords, as well as other private details, such as mobile numbers, for more than 4,000 U.S. bankers.

Not long after publication of Reuters’ report, another potential incident was hitting the headlines as "a laptop owned by the Federal Reserve with classified bank info" as well as a Fed Blackberry were stolen from a home in Lakeview, just north of Chicago.
 

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Better to encrypt before the laptop is stolen

The Washington Redskins have confirmed that confidential player data was put at risk of compromise after a laptop computer belonging to a Redskins athletic trainer was stolen in April. The laptop was password-protected, but unencrypted, and contained a cache of electronic medical records for thousands of players.
According to experts, this sort of personal data is valuable to cybercriminals as it can be used for all types of fraud including medical and tax fraud.

 

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