Cybersecurity

More than 90% of title insurance companies reported the volume of cybercrime attempts increased or remained the same over the past year, according to a Cybercrime & Wire Fraud Study sponsored by the ALTA Land Title Institute.

ALTA's Information Security Work Group urges everyone to use extreme caution when opening emails containing links, attachments or requests for personal information, such as security credentials or authentication codes. Read on for additional guidance to improve cybersecurity protocols.

Everyone knows that choosing a strong password is a critical step in securing the various systems and accounts we all use daily. However, you may be surprised to learn that some commonly held beliefs about passwords are more harmful than helpful.

Use this narrative to improve your understanding of a Cyber System Inventory, why it is important to Cybersecurity efforts, and how to create and maintain your company's inventory.

Use this guide to examine your software applications, determine which resources are critical to your operation, and discover when to add resources to minimize the business impact of downtime.

Use this model workbook to create and customize your company's inventory.