CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersections
Inc. (NASDAQ: INTX), provider of Identity Guard®, the industry
pioneer in identity theft protection services, today launched Data
Breach Readiness, the first comprehensive data breach preparedness
solution for small and medium sized businesses.
"The most devastating impacts of a data breach can only be
avoided by both working to prevent a breach and by planning and
preparing a response before an incident occurs," said
Jerry Thompson, Senior Vice
President, of Intersections. "Identity Guard has helped companies
manage data breaches for more than a decade, and we've distilled
that experience into a robust package that helps businesses prevent
or – in the worst case scenario – manage a breach."
Businesses of all sizes face challenges in safeguarding their
critical information. Small and medium-sized companies often lack
the internal resources to dedicate towards preparedness, making
them attractive targets for hackers. According to Small Business
Trends, 43 percent of cyberattacks are aimed at small
businesses.
Smart organizations are increasingly focusing on proactively
identifying data breaches and preparing to efficiently react to
them in advance of a data breach crisis. Identity Guard's Data
Breach Readiness service includes direct access to Delta Risk LLC,
a Chertoff Group organization, which provides ongoing network
assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities. Monthly scans
help ensure early detection and resolution of developing security
concerns.
"Having an effective cybersecurity strategy is the single best
way for organizations to mitigate the worst consequences of a
significant data breach, and the Identity Guard Data Breach
Readiness program brings such a strategy to small and medium sized
businesses," said Michael Chertoff,
Delta Risk board member and
executive chairman of The Chertoff Group.
Identity Guard provides Data Breach Readiness clients
with:
- All the information and templates needed to formulate a custom
Data Breach Readiness Plan.
- Vulnerability Scanning to identify network vulnerability
issues.
- Proprietary Identity Guard software tools to protect
corporate and employee computers and phones from malicious
attacks.
- Dark Net Monitoring that scans for sensitive business
information that may indicate a potential threat.
- Training and Tools to educate employees on proper
procedures for handling sensitive information to reduce the risk of
a breach, including a dashboard to monitor participation.
- Identity Guard's signature Identity Theft Protection,
available at a significantly discounted rate, which provides breach
victims access to Identity Guard's industry-leading monitoring and
resolution features in the event of a breach. With 24/7 oversight
capabilities, Identity Guard monitors more data than any other
identity protection service on the market.
For more information about Identity Guard's Breach Readiness,
visit:
www.identityguardbusiness.com/breach-services/data-breach-readiness
About Intersections & IDENTITY GUARD®:
Intersections Inc. (Nasdaq: INTX) provides innovative software
and data monitoring solutions that help consumers manage financial
and personal risks associated with the proliferation of their
personal data in the virtual and financial world. Under its
IDENTITY GUARD® brand, the company delivers a premium service that
utilizes technology solutions, including artificial intelligence to
help individuals and organizations take control over their valuable
information. Headquartered in Chantilly,
Virginia, the company was founded in 1996. To learn more,
visit www.intersections.com, www.identityguard.com and
www.identityguardbusiness.com
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