Always use a strong, password-protected Wi-Fi connection to prevent unauthorized access. Avoid using public or unsecured networks when handling sensitive work data.
Pre-Testing begins January 1, 2026. SUMMARY Beginning January 1, 2026, Enhanced ACAM (E-ACAM) recipients must begin the Performance Pre-Testing phase per the Performance Measures Testing Requirements. Performance testing on network speed and latency must be conducted for one week each quarter and results must be reported and certified within two weeks following the quarter end. … Read more
Don’t share it and replace it regularly—just like you wouldn’t use a toothbrush forever or lend it to a friend! A fresh password keeps hackers from getting too comfortable.
Regularly flesh out file repositories to reduce the chance of sensitive information being exposed or accidentally accessed.
It can help prevent attackers from recovering data from stolen devices. If your device is stolen, this prevents anyone from recovering your sensitive files.
Effective date released. SUMMARY SUMMARY On September 29th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the effective date to be compliant with the February 28, 2025 Order on Robocalls. The Order requires all U.S. based voice service providers in the call path implement a reasonable Do-Not-Originate (DNO) list and block calls traversing their network based off of the … Read more
This is useful in the event of a computer hard drive failure or an unfortunate ransomware event. It also protects you from losing critical information due to hard drive failure or a cyberattack.
Remarks of Arielle Roth, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information – NTIA Administrator SUMMARY In recent remarks at the Hudson Institute on October 28, 2025, Assistant Secretary Arielle Roth shared an update on how the NTIA has been working to minimize potential defaults by sub-awardees as well as how broadband will be delivered … Read more
FNPRM approved on October 28, 2025. SUMMARY The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to ensure consumers get quick and easy access to the information they want and need to compare broadband plans from broadband labels. These proposed changes eliminate certain broadband label burdens on providers while sustaining the benefit to … Read more
USBs can carry malware that installs automatically, which can significantly compromise your computer and system security.
Adjust the settings with simple tweaks to add an extra layer of protection while browsing.
Must comply by December 31, 2025. SUMMARY Here are a few non-state specific year-end reminders that you may have already taken care of in 2025 but just in case you have not, please make sure you are compliant with the following by December 31, 2025. THIS MAY APPLY TO YOU IF… ACTION ITEMS & TIMELINE … Read more
This critical step helps protect against tracking or exposure of sensitive data from saved sessions.
Do not open it unless you are confident you need to run the macro code embedded in the document.
Begins March 2, 2026. SUMMARY Beginning March 2, 2026, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) recipients will be required to report High Cost Universal Broadband (HUBB) deployment data using Fabric Location IDs from the CostQuest Broadband Serviceable Location (BSL) Fabric that’s currently used to report broadband deployment for the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filing. The RDOF … Read more
Carriers should not assume regulatory deadlines will be tolled or extended. SUMMARY The U.S. federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. Congress has failed to pass the appropriate funding bills by October 1, 2025, for the next fiscal year to continue to fund government operations. Therefore, non-essential federal services are shutdown until … Read more
We’re excited to announce that Jeff Tupper, CAMS, has joined our Financial Services Compliance and Model Validation team at Vantage Point Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than 20 years dedicated to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, Jeff is a fantastic addition to our team. Meet Jeff Tupper: … Read more
The “S” stands for secure. Check for HTTPS to keep usernames, passwords, and financial information encrypted during transmission.
