Three Important Reasons You Should Have Off-site Backup Solutions for Your Business Continuity
When are Off-Site Backups Important for a Business? Every business owner and operator knows the importance of backing up their data. But in the day-to-day operations, regular backups can get overlooked. There’s a lot more to having your data backed up than just having it on an external drive somewhere. Certainly, backups have to scale with a business, and it can get more complicated as the business grows. Both onsite and offsite backups are crucial. In this blog article, we’ll share why offsite backup is so invaluable and three instances you’ll be very grateful you have it. We’ll also share how offsite backups work and what to look for when purchasing offsite backup.
Learn MoreWhat Is the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and How Do You Get It?
What Is the CMMC and How Do You Become Compliant? If you work for a company that contracts or subcontracts with the US Department of Defense, you’re likely already familiar with the CMMC—or Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. And you might also be aware that a newer version of CMMC—the CMMC 2.0—is slated to come out later this year, that will be required for all DoD contractors and subcontractors to follow as well.
Learn MoreSocial Engineering Attacks: Definition, Examples, and Prevention
What is Social Engineering, and How Can You Prepare Your Workforce? If you aren’t familiar with the term “social engineering,” you’re not alone. But even if you don’t know what the term means, you certainly are familiar with social engineering tactics. In this article, we’ll define social engineering and share plenty of examples so you can train your team about what to look for and how to prevent scams from succeeding.
Learn MoreUnderstanding the FTC Safeguards Rule
Explanation of the FTC Safeguards Rule The FTC Safeguards Rule is a regulation established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect consumers’ personal financial information from unauthorized access or misuse. It requires that financial institutions have reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in place to protect this information. The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and other companies that offer financial products or services, such as mortgage companies, auto dealers, and credit counselors. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the FTC Safeguards Rule, including its purpose, requirements, and the steps organizations can take to comply with it. Whether you’re an auto dealer, CPA firm, mortgage company, home appraiser, credit counselor, or financial advisor, this blog will provide you with the information you need to understand the FTC Safeguards Rule and protect your customers’ sensitive information.
Learn MoreCybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations
Cybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations Perhaps more than any other organization, healthcare organizations have to most to lose when it comes to cybersecurity attacks. With loads of protected health information (PHI) and billing information, the healthcare sector has lots of risks and lots at stake. In this blog, we will walk you through some of the most common cybersecurity threats in healthcare so that your team can get ahead of them. Understanding Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare Almost any business, no matter the size, and no matter the industry, has something to lose in a cybersecurity attack. But in the healthcare industry, there is simply more at stake. As it should be, patient data is highly protected. HIPAA compliance is perhaps one of the most cumbersome things in the industry, but it’s there for an important reason. The implications of not taking cybersecurity seriously include:
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