Cybersecurity

A cartoon frog wearing a blindfold leaps off a cliff toward a group of open-mouthed crocodiles waiting in the water below, symbolizing a risky or uninformed decision.

Look Before You Leap: Assessing Third-Party App Risk

By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Aristotle supposedly once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Although the ancient philosopher died nearly 2,000 years…

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Documents labeled 'Geographic Targeting Orders' and 'FinCEN Final Real Estate Report Rule' surrounded by floating music notes and sheet music, suggesting a creative or lighthearted take on a regulatory topic

Ready or Not: Preparing for the FinCEN Final Rule

By Elyce Schweitzer, Esq., Regulatory Compliance Officer, Alliant National; andValerie J. Grandin, Esq., Sr. Underwriting Counsel Florida and Vice President, Alliant National Here’s a riddle for the title insurance and real estate industries: what does Dolly Parton’s song, “Here You…

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Vendor Security: The Weakest Link?

Vendors carry unique risks; here’s how to address them Remember the TV show The Weakest Link? Running from 2000 to 2012, the show enjoyed quite a bit of popularity back in the day. Host Anne Robinson’s catchphrase “You are the weakest…

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Are You Practicing Good “Cyber Hygiene”?

You know the value of practicing dental hygiene. The same is true for your cybersecurity! Anyone who has been to the dentist knows the drill. You are in the middle of getting your cleaning, and your hygienist starts asking about…

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Top Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2025

Like many people, I often find myself in a reflective mood at the start of the new year. The days are getting longer, and the prospect of renewal is in the air. One area that I naturally like to focus…

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