Consumers trust banks/credit unions, private companies and health care providers most to handle personal information; Organizations face adverse consequences if a cyber incident is mishandled PORTLAND, Ore., October 7, 2019…
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Originally published in the Credit Union Times on September 13, 2019 A crisis that strikes a credit union makes for colorful and familiar headlines these days, from embezzlements to cybersecurity.…
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In the coming weeks, RepUs and DHM Research will nationally unveil the results of the first of its kind survey that links the impact cyber attacks have on corporations’ reputation.…
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Wear. Sunscreen. Twenty-two years ago Kurt Vonnegut’s commencement speech that was later made into a hit song led with this advice: “If I could offer you only one tip for…
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There’s an irony in having a reputation management firm address the cyber security trend, “Zero Trust.” While we advocate the importance of trust to bolster a company’s reputation, we conversely…
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Nonprofits want to tell their stories and support their causes. To do this successfully, nonprofits must, among many other things, take care of their reputation. Reputation is building familiarity, establishing…
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Clear, concise and consistent communications are fundamental elements of a successful merger. “To merge, or not to merge.” That is the question that companies often discreetly ask. These undisclosed, perhaps…
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Hey executives! It’s July 2019. Next year is less than six months away. Your organization is already planning for the year ahead and putting together a 2020 vision (yes, pun…
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Already in 2019, corporate crises appear to be increasing and getting nastier than 2018. According to The Holmes Report, last year brought an increasing penchant for corporate scandals. This year…
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The term “ransomware” has become all too common in today’s cyber security discussion. For those who have heard the term, but unfamiliar with what it is, here’s a brief definition:…
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