In a world where technology plays an increasingly significant role in healthcare, safeguarding patient data and critical operations has never been more important. Today, we’re diving into cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. So, let’s explore why cybersecurity is so vital to an industry that deals with human lives every day.  Significance of Healthcare Cybersecurity Before we…

Is your business achieving compliance with the new FTC Safeguards Rule? Only one way to find out. Let’s get into it. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we often work closely with clients that classify their businesses as a “Financial Institutions.” These businesses especially value the significance of data protection. Which is why they must remain…

Today, we are highlighting the most common IT risks all CEOs face when they don’t prioritize proper IT management. We’ll be going over the paths that inadequate IT infrastructure and support can lead to.  It’s important to understand the risks to prevent these issues from happening in the future.  Without further ado, let’s get into…

It’s common for small businesses to mistakenly ignore standards. They believe that having structures in place is unnecessary. When an issue arises, they’ll just hire the personnel to deal with it and consider that sufficient. Unfortunately, this mindset is very risky. That’s why we put together a list of 5 IT standards ALL businesses should…

Let’s address the (ahem …) hippo in the room. HIPAA compliance continues to be a real challenge for small and mid-sized businesses. HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which has very specific rules and regulations around a patient’s health information. Larger healthcare organizations, like hospitals and insurance companies, have…

Information security is on every business’s radar these days. Data drives so much of what we do. Looking to contain the risks, many sectors have established IT compliance regulations. Whether meeting a standard or not, don’t overlook these common areas of concern. Governments and regulatory agencies have established compliance standards for the financial, legal, healthcare,…

The healthcare industry is a top target for cybercriminals. Healthcare providers hold patient’s personal and financial data. Plus, they offer a critical service; therefore, they are more likely to pay ransom to get their systems back up and running. Recognizing the threat, industry regulators have instituted cybersecurity standards. Non-compliance is costly, but the real question…