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How Reed Hastings’ Facebook Status Update Landed Netflix in SEC’s Crosshairs

Gust

Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings. To understand the SEC’s point of view , it’s necessary to review the principles underlying securities law in the United States.

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Audit Committee Responsibilities for a Nonprofit Board

Board Effect

Since the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), there’s been a greater focus on sound governance principles for all types of organizations. Buildings should be secured, drawers should be locked and computers should be protected with high levels of security.

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Opting-out of Face Recognition at Airports

Austin Startup

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “expedite the completion and implementation of a biometric entry-exit tracking system for in-scope travelers to the United States.” citizens at all air, sea, and land ports of entry.

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How To Fund Your Business When A Bank Loan Isn’t An Option

YoungUpstarts

On top of this, applicants like small businesses are increasingly being categorised as high-risk and so will generally need to provide security (normally a home or car) or put in equity and arrange for all business banking and insurance to go through the lending bank. This can sometimes be nigh on impossible. Business Angels.

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3 Reasons Why Young Companies Need To Train In Cybersecurity

YoungUpstarts

Small firms and start-ups like yours can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks than their larger rivals because they often have fewer security measures. Don’t make the mistake of thinking cybercrimes only happen to large corporations. For the following reasons and many more, your IT employees need comprehensive cybersecurity training.

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Jason Vanclef Discusses His Business Model

The Startup Magazine

In 2002, he founded the Vanclef Financial Group, becoming an independent advisor. Our business model involves taking a client’s financial accounts and attempting to maximize their cash flow and their future security. Securities offered through American Trust Investment Services, Inc. Vanclef began his career in criminal justice.

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How The 5G Revolution Emerged And How It Will Give Business A Boost

YoungUpstarts

The National Security Council concurs, seeing the 5G gap with China as a potential military threat as well as an economic and political one. As a tariff war between the U.S. and China threatens to escalate, 5G wireless technology has emerged as one of the major fronts in the long-term competition between the two superpowers.