To mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Open Access BPO’s Information Security & Compliance team launched a month-long information campaign. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual reminder for all to secure our data by remaining vigilant against digital threats. The company’s Information Security & Compliance team believes that staying vigilant means recognizing and addressing top cybersecurity threats. […]
The European Union’s (EU) new data security and privacy directive seeks to improve how businesses, including call centers, handle vital and personal data of the trade bloc’s constituents. This presents implications on how contact centers should process an EU citizen’s personal information. In early 2016, the EU signed into law its new data protection policy, […]
Is your call center equipped to fend off cyberattacks or to comply with new data security regulations? As technology continues to grow, the number of ways it can be exploited grows as well. With 2017 rife with huge data security breaches, it’s hard not to be worried for your call center’s security. After all, maintaining […]
These days, call centers operate in a highly competitive landscape. They manage sophisticated and complex technology systems to optimize sales and meet customer demands. For instance, customer management platforms have evolved throughout the years, which is both a good and a bad thing. While tech-powered solutions like this enhance contact center services, they also make […]
Information security awareness doesn’t always have to be your business’ responsibility. Here’s how you can help customers chip in. For businesses, strong information security awareness is particularly pronounced. In fact, having fortified defenses is the first step toward ensuring a brand’s resilience. The ability to understand, adapt, and proactively engage with the principles of cybersecurity […]
In terms of cyber security, 2016 has been a tough year for brands. How should you gear up for a new breed of IT threats in 2017? Information security breaches made headlines this year. As of last month, over two billion records have already been stolen, exposing consumers and businesses to massive risks. Even big […]
Can you protect your customers data from ransomware? In the first quarter of 2015, ransomware was found to re-emerge, stronger than before. McAfee Labs saw a 165% rise in “data kidnapping” threats last year, and hackers were using a different technique to make it harder for their victims to regain access to their servers.
In a world where new forms of technology are being introduced at an unbelievable pace, new cyber security threats are also rapidly taking shape. Every data-driven trend comes with vulnerabilities that, if left unchecked and unprotected, can cause great damage.
IT experts don’t agree that outsourcing threatens US employment. They are, however, concerned with the potential customer data security issues it may present, especially for programs being handled in offshoring locations. Tech outsourcing firms and every call center in the Philippines, India, UK, and other offshoring sites are not exempted from the risks that brought […]
