 Technological advancement has brought us convenience and time saving measures that we cannot live without. Instead of carrying cash most people pay with credit cards or cash (debit) cards since it allows them to carry less objects physically while being able to easily replace them upon losses. People also believe that this is also a good security measure since criminals are more attracted to stealing cash instead of “plastic money” that can easily be traced. Unfortunately this no longer holds true due to the way in which financial industry is flawed.
By getting hold of a few personal information criminals are now able to order credit cards or even apply for a bank loan under another person’s name without them even knowing about it. Assuming that your money is safe in the bank is no longer true. The status of financial security is in greater danger than ever before since the criminals are now able to steal money from your credit, leaving you in debt and forcing you into bankruptcy in extreme cases.
 In order to prevent such identity theft you must try to secure your personal information as much of possible. Even small measures such as buying a document shredder can help as well. Most of your monthly bills and many other types of documents (bank statements, payroll report, tax documents, etc.) hold valuable information that can be damaging should it fall into the wrong hands. It may also be a good investment to check up upon your own credit once in a while to keep track of how your financial status is. From a typical credit report you are able to see all the loans that are under your name as well as a record of everyone who had access to your own credit record.
Such danger of leaked information is a universal problem that affects both individuals and large corporations alike. We live in an age where information itself can be seen as the most valuable asset that we need to protect. As a company you must ensure that your employee and client’s identity are well protected. You hear of banks, hospitals and even governments losing precious personal data on the news and every time this happens everyone who is in the list are put in danger and alerted accordingly. The reality of the world is that even with such warnings you can easily be damaged by these leaked data. As an
 organization responsible for such data-leak you face not only bad press but even law suits to cover the damages to the individuals that are affected by the data loss.
J.B. MacLean Consulting Inc. has been consulting high profile individuals and corporations regarding these severe security issues. Brent MacLean, the CEO of J.B. MacLean Consulting Inc., dedicates himself in staying ahead of the technological advancements to ensure that the clients can take the full benefit from the highly sophisticated security measures while preventing damaging attacks from the same advancements by the criminals. Even with a fully functional security team a corporation can easily fall behind the changes and be left vulnerable to potential attacks and it becomes a wise investment to hire a professional consultant to fortify the security systems. Please visit the J.B. MacLean Consulting Inc. website today to find out more information regarding technology related security measures and to learn more about their services.
Financial fraud is a multi-billion dollar business in Canada. Government, police, and professional associations are trying to contain the problem. Nonetheless, reports of ATM card reading scams, credit card and identity theft, telephone phishing, phony investments, mortgage fraud, and money laundering in its various forms continue to make headlines across the country and taking their toll on the economy.
Canadians are bombarded by information on how to minimize their exposure to these risks. However, protecting PIN numbers and passwords and shredding personal information is often not enough of a defence against organized groups bent on stealing your identity and access to wealth. Most people are unaware of the sophistication and technological ability behind these crimes, how fast these crimes can happen, or how long it can take and what it might cost to recover from it. Most companies do not realize that the data mining they do has value well beyond customer behaviour. Customer data, purchase histories, and credit card numbers are all valuable and easily available around the world.
Do you want to know more about these trends and risks in your area?
Do you want to understand what resources are offered by the government, police, and industry across the country to combat these threats?
Do you think you are exposed to these risks and need to do something about it?
J.B. MacLean Consulting Inc. has years of experience in this field, effective professional partnerships with government, law enforcement, and in the legal and financial arena to offer you.
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Brent MacLean
B.Sc.,M.Sc., CCSE, CEH, CHFI, PMP, CISSP, P.Eng
CEO / Senior Systems and Security
Engineer
Member of the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inc. (IEEE)
J.B. MacLean Consulting Inc. - Network Design and Security
Canadian Intelligence Solutions (CIS) Inc.- International
Security Solutions
Cyber Defence Solutions Inc. - A Canadian Company Protecting
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www.brentmaclean.com
Rajeev Gupta B.Eng., CCSE, CEH,
CHFI, BA, TOGAF
Senior System and Security
Engineer
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Canadian Intelligence Solutions (CIS) Inc.- International
Security Solutions - www.canadiansecuritysolutions.
com
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Karen Traboulay M.B.A, ABC, B.A
President Communications, Public Relations & Marketing
Kriket Communications Inc.
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