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Tech Talk discusses some best practices for establishing and maintaining cybersecurity.  READ MORE

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series about the guidance the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued on April 14 concerning cybersecurity.  The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) on April 14 issued comprehensive... READ MORE

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued guidance April 14 on maintaining cybersecurity, including tips on protecting retirement benefits. The guidance has a wide target audience—the DOL intends it for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers,... READ MORE

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has announced that it will be holding online events concerning the DOL’s Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP). EBSA’s New York Regional Office will conducting Webex events concerning the VFCP on the following dates... READ MORE

On March 2, 2021, Microsoft reported that it has observed targeted attacks that take advantage of four zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server to gain full access to all email on the victim’s system. What should you be doing? A recent Alert from Lockton’s Global Cyber &... READ MORE

In MarketBeat, Nevin E. Adams, JD writes about a new study that finds that automatic enrollment not only triples the participation rate of new hires, but that over time the vast majority increase their deferral rates. READ MORE

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has added its voice to those that highlight the critical importance of cybersecurity, but they go one better. In a new report, they call on the Department of Labor (DOL) to set minimum standards for mitigating cybersecurity risks and to formally state... READ MORE

In MarketBeat, John Iekel writes about a recent blog entry in which Alison J. Cohen of the Ferenczy Benefits Law Center LLP and David Kruse of Tetra Defense warn that cyber criminals are increasingly creative and sophisticated and suggest steps that can be taken against cyber crime. READ MORE

There’s been increasing awareness—and litigation—regarding cyber security and participant accounts—and the Labor Department has taken notice. Sources tell us that plan audits are now asking to see employers’ written cybersecurity policies and procedures—and asking about cybersecurity attacks, and... READ MORE