As a business owner, the worst thing you could possibly experience is logging into your system one morning and finding out you’ve been a victim of ransomware. The bone chilling message indicating all of your files are encrypted can leave you worried about what is going to happen next, at the very least. Before it…
Dual authentication is one of the most underutilized security measures when completing financial transactions. Have you ever been in a situation where you input a username and password, and then are prompted to look in your email or text messages to find a one-time access code? This is dual authentication. It protects users from having…
As a small business owner, you have to take calculated risks throughout the course of your business. One of the risks you should never take, however, is not having a fully secured IT network. Spending the time and money to have the best IT managed security solution in place can be a significant investment, but…
Going through a ransomware attack can be a complete nightmare for healthcare organizations. Ransomware can affect any network or computer, and the cyber criminals essentially hold your data and files at ransom. If you don’t pay the ransom, you will lose your files permanently. Organizations are at the mercy of hackers at that point, so…
Preparing for a HIPAA audit isn’t as difficult as it sounds. The main thing to remember and practice is to always have your documents and files organized so you can present them upon request. Being diligent with your IT security services is also a great way to survive and prepare for a HIPAA audit. Not…
One of the major pitfalls of any business from an IT standpoint is not having a strong disaster recovery plan in the event of an IT nightmare. Many businesses don’t know what they will do if their website is down or if they walk into the office one day to find out their network has…
Having safe and secure business practices is essential to survive in the business world today. From an information technology standpoint, the basic practice every company should utilize is encryption. Not only will encryption help protect your own business documents, but also any confidential or sensitive information you have for your clients. Encryption is the top…
DDoS attacks have been on the rise over the past couple years, prompting organizations and managed network providers to elevate their security practices. A DDoS attack may not completely shut down your business permanently, but it can cause chaos and lost business due to the extreme amount of unwanted traffic to your website at any…
Being compliant with your IT network is a requirement, but it’s also recommended to ensure your network is as secure as possible. There are many different components to consider when striving for compliance, and there are also many resources you can use to help get you there. Incorporating breach simulations into your IT security strategy…
