Spring 2010 Speaking Events
Mass Data Protection Law
John Moynihan will discuss the Massachusetts Data Protection Law and offer practical compliance suggestions. To learn more about joining us at any of these events, please call 617-645-4422.
Tuesday, February 23 - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, held at the Hotel Tria (
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Thursday, March 11 - Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, held at the Hotel Tria (
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Tuesday, April 20 - Boston Marriott Newton - Massachusetts' Data Protection Law: A Proactive Approach (
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DECEMBER 6, 2009
Gear up to protect personal info
Boston Herald, By Jennifer Heldt-Powell: Starting in March, Massachusetts will have what is arguably the nations strictest regulations protecting personal information such as Social Security numbers. Thats great news for those of us who dont want to have our identity stolen, but its a burden for small business owners who will have to protect the information of their employees and consumers. READ MORE ![]()
JANUARY 15, 2009
Businesses Look to Restart Data Security Rule Process
A coalition featuring some of the biggest businesses in the
nation called on the Patrick administration
Thursday to again delay implementation of regulations to protect against
identity theft, saying the pending rules are unworkable and will hurt job
creation. READ MORE ![]()
JANUARY 21, 2009
Data Breach May Have Exposed 100 Million Credit Cards
FoxNews.com - A New Jersey credit-card processor disclosed a data breach that analysts said may rank among the biggest ever reported. READ MORE ![]()
Featuring Data Protection Compliance Assessment
Minuteman Governance will assess your company’s information security program and concurrently evaluate your compliance with Massachusetts’ Data Protection law, the requirements of which are more rigorous than any similar state or federal regulation. The assessment is a business oriented analysis of your data protection controls and contains specific recommendations to address any vulnerabilities in your security approach.
The Innovative Minuteman Monitor™
The Minuteman Monitor™ is a database auditing solution that allows for pro-active, systematic testing and analysis of database activity. By combining leading technology, a comprehensive acceptable use standard, innovative audit techniques and an ongoing advisory service, the solution provides organizations with the ability to monitor their most sensitive data, timely detect potential breaches and comply with various regulatory requirements.
The Minuteman Monitor will provide the capabilities necessary to conduct customized, real-time monitoring of your organization’s critical databases. Additionally, Minuteman’s advisory service will afford you with ongoing access to database auditing expertise and best practices. Through a process of on-site and remote consultation, Minuteman will ensure that you possess the administrative, technological and operational components necessary to identify unauthorized employee access of confidenatial data.
Our complete range of services include:
Regulatory Compliance
Minuteman provides comprehensive regulatory compliance services and assists organizations with the increasingly rigorous requirements of an array of data protection laws, offering SOX, PCI, HIPAA and state compliance assessments.
Policy Development
Establishing standards is the first step toward data governance and privacy protection. Minuteman will develop clear policies that address the workplace technologies unique to your organization.
Awareness Training
Communicating and reinforcing the standards governing data protection is an essential aspect of an effective information security strategy. Minuteman will create a process to notify, train and continually reinforce the data governance standards.
Risk Assessment
Identifying evolving threats is critical to achieving information governance. Minuteman will evaluate an organization’s core technologies, identify internal and external vulnerabilities and recommend measures to mitigate risk.
IT Audit
Proactive systems monitoring is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of data governance. Minuteman will develop innovative, versatile tools for organizations to monitor the applications that house sensitive data. This detection capability will allow organizations to identify, and prevent, potential breaches.
Data Breach Investigation
A structured, deliberate response to a data breach directly impacts the consequences resulting from these incidents. Minuteman will provide expert, continuous consultation throughout the aftermath of an incident, including forensic investigation services, customer notification, cooperation with regulatory agencies and media communications.
Advisory Services
Minuteman will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your existing information security architecture and offer specific recommendations to enhance your control environment.
