MD, DC, DE,

Northern VA

Phone Number

1-800-585-5030

uRISQ Benefits

Why Shred Instead’s Protection Program?

A robust privacy and security program is essential for any business, as it safeguards personal and sensitive information and builds trust with customers.

Shred Instead’s uRISQ is a privacy and security program which not only helps prevent data breaches and financial losses but also ensures compliance with evolving regulations.

By implementing comprehensive privacy and security measures, businesses can protect their intellectual property, maintain the integrity of their operations, and enhance their reputation in the market. Moreover, a proactive approach to privacy and security demonstrates a commitment to ethical practices, fostering customer loyalty and confidence, which are crucial for long-term success.

Helping you keep your data secure is our priority.

uRISQ is the most utilized privacy and security program management solution for small to medium size businesses.  SIPP’s uRISQ offers 6 modules focused on providing benefit to any business by tackling some of the critical challenges that businesses are facing today.  For additional information and frequently asked questions go to https://urisq.net/my/shredinstead

URISQ eLEMENTS

Threat Scanning

Threat Scanning offers recurring scanning to your business website and firewall.  Similar scans are utilized by cyber criminals to determine if a business is locking their virtual front doors.  Receive monthly scanning with a detailed report on issues found.

employee Training

Target the #1 reason for accidental data loss.  The Shred Instead’s Protection Program Training module is designed to provide recurring training to your employees to enhance their awareness of social engineering tactics and security and privacy best practices while decreasing the chance that your organization will experience an accidental data breach.

Access Request

Individuals have a fundamental right to know what data businesses hold about them, empowering them to take control of their personal information. This right is often exercised through a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR).  Shred Instead’s Protection Program’s Access Request module supports the management of access requests from providing a custom request form, AI driven automatic ID verification, and task management to facilitate completion within regulatory timelines.  Moreover, access requests promote transparency and accountability, ensuring that businesses handle personal data responsibly and ethically. By facilitating access to this information, individuals can make informed decisions about their privacy, fostering trust between consumers and businesses in an increasingly data-driven world.

Shred Instead’s Protection Program has a team of designated support personnel that can be reached at urisq@shredinstead.com 

Vendor Management

Vendors are like employees they are necessary for you to run your business efficiently.  However, vendors inadvertently cause data breaches at an alarming rate.  Shred Instead’s Protection Program’s Vendor Management module will help you keep track of the data you share with vendors as well as facilitate auditing and assessing your vendors efficiently all while helping you maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safeguarding your data and reputation.

Breach Support

Do you know what to do if you suspect or experience a data breach?  Shred Instead’s Protection Program Breach Support is your virtual Certified Privacy Professional.  Shred Instead’s Protection Program Breach Supports will navigate you through your breach incident and analyze and review the breach incident and will guide you through the regulatory reporting requirements which may include reporting to government, sectoral, and consumer level reporting.  Don’ be left in the dark, Shred Instead’s Protection Program will guide you through your reporting requirements from start to end.

Policy Center

Policies and Plans are the foundation of an organization’s practices and standards.  Shred Instead’s Protection Program Policy Center provides editable templates for a wide variety of essential policies and plans for a small to medium size business. Shred Instead’s Protection Program Policy Center helps businesses develop and institute privacy and security best practices and standards.

How Can ShredInstead Breach Reporting Service Benefit Me?

In case of an actual or suspected breach of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), the Breach Reporting Service takes charge of reporting to authorities and notifying consumers as per relevant laws. Your call to our in-house team of privacy professionals triggers a customized evaluation of the incident to determine if authorities and consumers need to be informed. We handle the filing of necessary breach reports on your behalf and assist you in preparing consumer notifications.

The Incentive for Safeguarding PII

When you complete analysis and remediation, your business earns a Certificate of Completion and an ID Stay Safe™ digital seal for your website and advertising use. The certificate and seal show customers that you are diligent in protecting personal information. The certificate and seal remain valid for one year, when you revisit Readiness to ensure your business has sufficiently addressed any changes in laws-or threats! – that may have occurred.

$7.91 M

AVERAGE COST OF US DATA BREACH

93%

OF DATA BREACHES ARE PREVENTABLE

58%

OF VICTIMS ARE SMALL BUSINESSES

$233

US AVERAGE COST PER STOLEN RECORD

$4.2 M

AVERGAE LOSS OF BUSINESS IN US POST-BREACH

Readiness Pro®

Breach Reporting Service

$ 39.99

Per Month

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