Club membership has its privileges—but with that privilege comes heightened risk for threats to the security of information about club members, who can be especially appealing as individual targets for cyberbandits seeking access to their personal data, and to clubs themselves, as potential victims of
Our relationship with technology continues to intertwine with virtually all facets of life, including the workplace, home, our health and interactions with each other. Not just cool or experimental, today’s technology provides more useful benefits to its users than ever before. Here, we examine new
The National Club Association (NCA) and Hospitality Financial and Technical Professionals (HFTP®) have partnered to develop a resource designed to provide members with a detailed guide on data and network security. “Comprehensive Practices in Club Cybersecurity” has been structured so that clubs can implement practical recommendations
Cybercrime is growing at a tremendous rate. According to CNBC, it has become a major business opportunity for criminals and is projected to grow to $600 billion in 2019. Cybersecurity is a growing concern for private clubs due to the exclusive nature of these clubs
PHILIP NEWMAN of RSM, the tax, audit and consulting firm known in clubs for perspicacity, expresses concern that many clubs are unprepared concerning data security. “Overall I don’t think most clubs do enough in this area—particularly in the area of employee training. Something we do as
We are living in a world today where it has become alarmingly simplistic for a cyber attack to wreak havoc on a government body, an organization or even an individual. A hacker’s ability to hold an entity hostage or use human nature or ignorance to
“In the very near future, cyber security exercises are going to be absolutely expected of all companies by regulators.” – Michael Vatis, partner in the New York office of Steptoe We are living in a world today where it has become alarmingly simplistic for a
More than 370 club executives responded to the latest Pulse Survey to share how their clubs are handling security in both the physical and cyber worlds. Here is a summary of the results: GENERAL SAFETY ISSUES Secure Environment: Ninety-nine percent of respondents believe their club