Member News: M.2 SSD & Other Small Media Shredding Solutions
Ameri-Shred is an i-SIGMA Corporate Partner Member Release Date: 1/27/2023 Problem: Data Bearing Devices Keep Getting Smaller M.2 SSDs and other small data bearing devices can pass through some SSD shredders with minimal to no damage if fed improperly. Generally, M.2 SSDs are 3 mm thick, 22 mm wide and 60 mm or 80 mm long; […]
Read more »It’s Data Privacy Week, Are You Really Secure?
The business world may be shifting its focus to the digital realm, but vigilant cybersecurity is only one aspect of data protection. In fact, Varonis reports that while hacking and malware attacks account for many data breaches, other breaches include much simpler methods including loss or theft of physical hard drives or files, human error, […]
Read more »Slate of Board Candidates Set for February Election
Last month, candidates were nominated to serve in seats that will be open on the i-SIGMA Board of Directors in 2023. Next month, i-SIGMA voting member representatives will be sent an electronic ballot by email to determine who from the board-approved slate will fill these roles to represent key constituents. Candidates have also been invited […]
Read more »Community Involvement: Where do You Stand?
Editors Note: This article was previously run in a 2018 NAIDNews publication. i-SIGMA decided that its information still proves accurate and relevant today, especially in light of Giving Tuesday. By: Gina Lentine of Legal Shred “How can I help?” From a young age, this phrase was one of the most natural thoughts. Valuing altruism and […]
Read more »Ask the Professionals About the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) (US companies)
Earlier this year, i-SIGMA hosted a webinar by guest presenter Daniel Risen, an Employee Benefits Advisor and Business Development Executive for OneDigital. Daniel shared with Members how to maximize the Cares Act Incentives via this webinar and a follow-up article in the iG Journal . You can access these here: Maximizing the Cares Act Incentives […]
Read more »Updates on the Morgan Stanley Data Breach
By now, most readers have most likely heard of the Morgan Stanley Data Breach incident. The latest $35M fine from the SEC, on top of the $128.2M Morgan Stanley has already shelled out, is due to the breach of personal data of 15 million customers appearing on hard drives at an auction where the data […]
Read more »Getting to Know New i-SIGMA CEO, Nathan Campbell
As of 1 August 2022, the association welcomed longtime industry veteran, Nathan Campbell, to head the i-SIGMA team as Chief Executive Officer. Some of you may have already spoken with Nate in his short time with i-SIGMA or have had lengthier conversations during his past industry roles, but we wanted to connect with Nathan to […]
Read more »i-SIGMA Appoints New CEO
Today, i-SIGMA announced the retirement of founding CEO Robert Johnson, CSDS effective 31 July. He will be succeeded 1 August by Nathan Campbell, an experienced industry veteran. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, Ariz., 26 July 2022 – The International Secure Information Governance & Management Association™ (i-SIGMA®) is proud to announce that Nathan (Nate) Campbell will become the organization’s […]
Read more »Member News: Prime Compliance Retirement Update
July 13, 2022: After 12+ years of helping companies obtain either/both AAA NAID and Privacy+ certifications, speaking often about HIPAA and how it impacted the RIM businesses, and visiting well over 100 organizations to provide certification preparation, industry specific training and risk assessments, I have officially retired from Prime Compliance. I want to thank our […]
Read more »Board Approves New Certification Review Board Appointments
Yesterday, the i-SIGMA Board of Directors made several key appointments to vacancies that were left on the Certification Review Board. The following members were appointed: James Elkins, CSDS of Document Shredding & Storage (Amarillo, TX, USA) Tom McGinnis of Bay State Shredding Services LLC (Brockton, MA, USA) Justin LeDoux of ERI (Aurora, CO, USA) The […]
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