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Security In The Cloud: Myths and Realities

So, you’ve been hearing a lot about cloud computing. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had a moment or two where you’ve wondered, “Is my data actually safe up there in the… well, cloud?” This is one of many cloud security myths that make businesses miss out on the capabilities that the right cloud […]

How Law Firms Are Scaling in the Cloud

As law firms seek to scale, innovate, and remain competitive, cloud technology is proving to be an indispensable asset. Is your law firm ready for this digital shift? In this blog, we’ll cover the following: Why Are Law Firms Embracing Cloud Technology? The legal industry has traditionally been slower to adopt technological advancements compared to […]

Understanding the FTC Safeguards Rule and its Impact on Accountants

The digital age has brought unparalleled opportunities for businesses, but it has also introduced challenges in safeguarding customer data. Recognizing this, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, commonly referred to as the Safeguards Rule, back in 2003. Now, for over two decades, the FTC Safeguards Rule has provided a […]

The Most Common VoIP Questions

In the modern business world, communication is vital – every moving part in your business needs to stay connected and in sync to meet the expectations of your clients. It’s no secret; technology is the driving force behind effective collaboration for businesses. And as much as email and instant messaging have changed the way we […]

Why Physicians Should Care About Protecting Patient Data

Physicians have a lot on their plates. Managing busy schedules, staying up to date with medical advancements, and providing the best possible care to their patients. Amidst all these responsibilities, it can be easy to overlook the importance of cybersecurity and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. However, protecting patients’ personal health information […]

Dropping the Ball on Employee Onboarding/Offboarding – A Bad Look and a Cybersecurity Risk

Time to address one of the most notorious IT blunders that organizations fall victim to: the employee offboarding. Seems simple, right? “We have a user leaving… abruptly. We need their access cut off… quickly.” The combination of not defining what this means and the time sensitive nature of some of these requests is a perfect […]

Is SharePoint HIPAA Compliant?

Healthcare organizations are, like many others, in the middle of digital transformation. A new generation of tools and tech promise all sorts of real benefits, from increased efficiency to fewer errors to better data-driven decision-making. But getting from wherever you are right now in terms of your organization’s relationship with technology to wherever it is […]

How to Block a Brute Force Attack

Brute Force Attack

This week we got a call from a business owner that has had a persistent reoccurring IT issue.  It’s annoying and stops their work.  They’ve had 3 different IT providers try to solve it over the last year plus without success.  I hopped on a call with them and my engineer.  Within about 20 minutes […]

Lazy Passwords Are Putting Your Business at Risk

Passwords are a pain.  No one enjoys trying to remember login credentials for upwards of 100 unique sites and services. More to the point, no one can remember 100+ unique sets of credentials, which leads to all sorts of other awful security problems (don’t worry, we’ll discuss them in a minute).  Thankfully, new technologies are on the […]