Day: November 26, 2016

Department of Defense Contractors Urged to Report Data Breaches

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Cybercrime is estimated to cost U.S. companies up to $2 trillion by 2019. Beyond the financial toll, cyberattacks on Department of Defense (DoD) contractors pose a crucial threat to national security. In an effort to limit the risk, DoD recently enacted stringent rules governing cybersecurity and breach reporting.

Protecting Sensitive Government and Defense Data

The latest Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), enacted in August 2015, includes the following provisions for DoD contractors:

• Implementation of security measures is required for all computer systems.

• Any occurrence of hacking or other cyberattacks must be reported to the Department of Justice within 72 hours.

This action was prompted by a series of high-profile hacking incidents involving government agencies including the IRS and Office of Personnel Management.

When Cyberattacks Go Unreported

Unfortunately, this regulation has not caused much improvement in breach reporting. One 90-day review revealed 199 instances of suspected leaks, but only 12 agencies reported any breaches.

Failure of DoD contractors to report cyberattacks leaves the door open for whistleblowers via the False Claims Act, which provides for awards of 15-30% of the government’s total recovery against companies found guilty of reporting violations.

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Will the Trend to Concierge Trash Services Make a Difference for Your Property?

There has to be an easier way to handle trash. And there is, with our Waste Caddy!
There has to be an easier way to handle trash. And there is, with our Waste Caddy!

As a growing number of states enact mandatory recycling, the already challenging matter of waste management has become even more intricate. Many property managers are turning to concierge trash services as a practical and cost-effective solution.

Solving the Messy Problem of Trash Collection

In multi-family housing units, effective waste management is dependent on cooperation from residents, who often use leaky garbage bags or fail to place trash inside the proper receptacles. Recycling complicates the issue with its requirements that items be sorted within separate containers.

Private concierge trash collection companies offer a simplified process that takes most of the burden off the shoulders of the property manager. When a company contracts with a housing unit, they provide door-to-door trash and recycling from each individual unit five to seven times a week.

All residents have a bin located right outside their front door, usually with one section for trash and one for recycling, which is single-stream with no sorting required. The company will haul the recyclables to a collection facility if necessary, and some even include cleaning of the dumpster and trash collection areas in their services.

Adding Value to Multi-Unit Rental Properties

Not only does concierge trash collection make a cumbersome maintenance task much easier, they raise a property’s desirability in the rental market. Prospective tenants appreciate a service that allows them to maintain a green lifestyle with less effort.

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