Compliance | May 3rd, 2024 How Should a Plan Sponsor Respond to a Data Breach? Given the recent data breach at J.P. Morgan, plan sponsors should evaluate their recordkeepers’ cybersecurity practices and ensure there is...
Benefits | December 29th, 2023 EBSA’s Lisa Gomez Talks DOL 2024 Agenda The Department of Labor keeps working to implement provisions of 2022’s SECURE 2.0 Act alongside further rules for retirement and...
Compliance | December 13th, 2023 Report: DOL Information Security Needs Improvement An audit of the Department of Labor’s program determined it is ineffective.
Compliance | November 14th, 2023 Alight Solutions Seeks Summary Judgement in 401(k) Theft Case Alight claims Paula Disberry’s retirement lawsuit “arose out of the unfortunate theft,” of $750,000 in 401(k) assets, not fraud or...
Compliance | November 13th, 2023 Motion Seeks to Hold Alight Liable for Theft of 401(k) Assets Plaintiff Paula Disberry has requested the court order restoration of her $750,000 in lost assets.
Administration | October 19th, 2023 What Can Plan Sponsors Do To Vet a Provider’s Cybersecurity Processes? Speakers at PLANSPONSOR’s Cybersecurity livestream address vulnerabilities exposed by the MOVEit breach and offer tips on assessing partners’ defenses.
Administration | October 18th, 2023 How to Rethink Protecting Against Cyberattacks A veteran of cybersecurity, expert in digital threats, offered a critical assessment.
Administration | October 17th, 2023 How to Stay Safe From Evolving Cybersecurity Threats Experts discussed the SEC’s new cybersecurity rules and the importance of having an action plan at PLANSPONSOR’s Cybersecurity livestream.
Administration | October 2nd, 2023 Provider Due Diligence: Key to Avoiding Catastrophic Cyberattacks The recent MOVEit breach highlighted the need for plan sponsors to carefully vet service providers in order to protect participants’...
Administration | October 2nd, 2023 What’s at Risk in a Cyberattack on a DC Plan? For protecting defined contribution plans, the stakes are high, with workers’ information—and trust—on the line.
Administration | October 2nd, 2023 Be Prepared: When a Cybersecurity Issue Occurs, Plan Sponsors Can Spring Into Action Those with experience say ‘clear, concise communications’ and coordination with partners are vital in crafting an effective response.
Benefits | July 5th, 2023 DOL Provides Cybersecurity Tips For Plan Sponsors, Participants Workers should log-in to their recordkeeper’s website periodically to check online retirement accounts, the Department of Labor's Lisa Gomez advises.
Compliance | June 27th, 2023 PSNC 2023: Cybersecurity Best Practices for Plan Sponsors Experts note the importance of participant education and reviewing insurance held by vendors.
Benefits | June 23rd, 2023 PSNC 2023: Are You inSUREd? In the shadow of the recent data breach at a large third-party vendor, experts shared relevant tips for how plan...
Compliance | June 22nd, 2023 PSNC 2023: EBSA Head Lisa Gomez Talks DOL’s Priorities The Department of Labor's assistant secretary discussed her agency's list of top projects—from retirement equity to SECURE 2.0 guidance and...
Opinions | December 27th, 2022 Cybersecurity: Key Considerations and Resources for Plan Sponsors There is no hiding from attacks on your plan’s technology and data. What are the most important steps you can...
Compliance | December 22nd, 2022 Not a Cybersecurity Expert? No Problem Standardized processes can help plans identify vendors who excel at providing data protection for the retirement industry.
Compliance | December 22nd, 2022 Cybersecurity Concerns Require Attention From Sponsors, Participants and Recordkeepers Firms concerned with protecting accounts and data are increasingly vigilant about the need to strengthen and safeguard their systems.
Administration | October 6th, 2022 How Plan Sponsors Can Combat Cybercrime A panel hosted by the National Institute on Retirement Security explained that all pension plans are at increased risk, especially...
Compliance | June 13th, 2022 PSNC 2022: Plan Sponsor Cybersecurity Responsibilities Experts discussed what procedures plan sponsors can put in place and how to encourage participants to do their part in...