IDX CEO Talks SolarWinds, Digital Hygiene and How You Can Help!

As featured on the Price of Business Show

Since FireEye discovered the foreign infiltration of the SolarWinds software in December 2020, the implications continue to unfold. Following the initial discovery, the hack has been revealed to be one of the most sophisticated hacks in recent memory, affecting more than 18,000 companies.

Tom Kelly, president and CEO of IDX recently sat down with Kevin Price for his nationally syndicated radio show, Price of Business, to give an update on the ongoing implications for government leaders – relating the briefing he gave to government officials the week prior – and the ultimate trickle-down concerns for consumers.

The consensus is clear: Government officials must continue to be on high alert for any hint of new instances of this hack. As Kelly relayed in his conversation with Price and in his congressional briefing, there is a fine line between balancing homeland cybersecurity concerns and the digital privacy of Americans. It’s the responsibility of government leaders to take these evolving threats seriously, ensure network security and provide thoughtful protections for consumers in the form of legislation.

Consumers, likewise, share responsibility for protecting their own digital privacy. Kelly recommends implementing a few tips in your lifestyle to take charge of your digital privacy. These steps start with knowing your risks, practicing good security hygiene—especially when working from home—and reaching out to your local representative or senator to make your voice heard in the fight for digital privacy legislation.