Keeping our client's personal information secure is our top priority. That’s why we employ a variety of protection strategies to safeguard your data:

• We use layered, industry‐leading defenses to protect our most critical systems and client information, including encryption and intrusion prevention systems.
• We perform ongoing testing of our critical systems, including independent reviews conducted by outside security firms, to proactively find vulnerabilities.
• We require our employees to complete annual training on information security best practices and procedures.
• Our Risk Management department conducts due diligence, monitors and maintains risk profiles for every third‐party organization we work with.
• Baird has partnered with ID Watchdog, industry leaders in theft protection, whose services include: identity defense, fraud detection, financial protection for high-risk transactions, credit monitoring, “dark web” surveillance, digital wallet storage, full-service identity restoration, and identity theft insurance.

As a client, you have access to the ID Watchdog Identity Protection package at discounted rates. ID Watchdog's comprehensive identity protection proactively monitors for signs of identity theft, alerts you to suspicious activities, and provides up to $5 million in identity theft expense coverage — giving you peace of mind. 

Click here to learn more about ID Watchdog services, and please reach out to our team if you have any questions about identity theft protection. 

Click here to enroll in ID Watchdog identity protection for Baird clients.  

We recognize that protecting your privacy and identity is more important than ever — especially as we spend more time online. That’s why we’ve partnered with ID Watchdog, an industry-leading identity theft protection services provider.

Staying safe in an increasingly online world requires taking measures to keep your personal information out of the hands of cyberthieves. Here are some tips you can use to stay protected.

SAFEGUARD YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Cybercriminals can use personal information such as a Social Security number, driver’s license or medical identification to create a new identity under your name.

• Do not disclose this information to anyone unless there is legitimate need for it. You can have your identity stolen and not realize it for months. An identity theft program can help in managing your digital footprint.
  
  

SAFEGUARD YOUR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

• Keep your computer’s anti-virus software and operating system up to date and protect your Wi-Fi with a strong password.

• Do not conduct sensitive transactions on a public computer. If you bank or shop on your phone, have the lock screen engage after a short idle time.

• Be skeptical about email asking for personal information – even if you know the sender, as a cybercriminal may have gotten hold of their email address book. If you receive such an email, do not reply, open any attachments, or click any links. Verify offline instead.

• Do not send money without verifying all the details.
  
  

SAFEGUARD YOUR DOCUMENTS

• Cybercriminals can use old financial statements and tax documents to impersonate you or steal your identity. Shred documents you no longer need.

• Your physical mailbox can be one-stop shopping for thieves. Put all mail on hold when you’re away and drop off outgoing mail containing personal information directly at the post office.

• Check your financial statements frequently. If anything looks out of place, contact your banking institutions immediately.