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Our security analyst recently shared this at our Lexington Team Huddle, which makes for a good information to know if you want to create a strong PIN code. This content is from a blog post by DataGenetics. If you love statics, you must read the entire post, PIN number analysis (datagenetics.com); it's fantastic.
Throughout 2020, businesses and organizations faced many difficult challenges because of the “Work from Home” movement, increased cybersecurity threats, and ineffective communication with clients and employees. As a leading Managed Services Provider, we identified the TOP FIVE Business Technology needs of our clients.
By 2019, it was expected that the managed services market would hit $170 billion worldwide. These managed services particularly focus on technical support for businesses. Where business owners really want to focus in 2021 is cyber security. This is in part because more businesses have been pushed to rely on remote workforces in light of the pandemic, and have recognized that there will be benefits to keeping that remote workforce for the long term.
Ideally, we have a health physical once a year. We assess what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and make modifications to our overall wellness plan as needed. Hopefully, nothing is wrong, and we can proceed with the usual cautions and goals of maintaining a long and productive life. The same could be said for our cyberhealth. How’s your Healthcare Cybersecurity Program? Did you make adjustments to meet the challenges?
Businesses today are more reliant on technology than they ever were before, and with good reason. Data can be stored for the long term without a need for printed copies and can be easily referenced by employees and business owners alike. In many ways, it’s much more difficult for businesses to operate without moving forward in terms of technological progressions.
There are many reasons why many major businesses have transitioned to different types of cloud computing. The cloud offers a great deal of flexibility for companies, allowing them to access programs remotely and maintain a great deal of storage. However, it’s not a foolproof system. Information can be corrupted, programs can crash, and perhaps most concerning, security threats can compromise crucial information.
Join us today to get a clear picture of what Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) means if you rely on DoD contracts to maintain your business.
Joe Danaher, CISM, CRISC will answer questions and step you through what it means to your security program and budget to achieve CMMC Level 3: Good Cyber Hygiene.
Get the latest updates from the DoD and clarify how the bar is being raised on cybersecurity for over 330,000 DoD subcontractors. The changes are necessary for the protection of America’s defense intelligence, but many companies aren’t prepared for certification. The foundation of CMMC is familiar – NIST 800-171 – but there are very important differences.
Are you a mid-market organization with multiple locations, multiple cloud services, and a complex network?
In this day and age, businesses have become increasingly dependent on the cloud. There are a number of benefits to working through the cloud. For one thing, it’s easier to maintain a system through digitization rather than keeping all important information in hard copies and paper documentation. Furthermore, it’s often much less expensive to operate through the cloud, which essentially allows employees to multitask and safely store their information. But then, as with any storage system, the cloud has its drawbacks. As the cloud has become more prevalent, hackers and other criminals have developed new ways to breach its security. For that matter, a security breach is not the only problem that can threaten the cloud. In some cases, the cloud can be used incorrectly or experience a systems failure that results in data being lost or corrupted. Fortunately, there are strategies and tools that can be used to ensure that the cloud is as secure as possible. Security threats are impossible to eliminate, but businesses can shield themselves from them.
The risks to all businesses due to cybersecurity breaches are well-documented and they are growing. Most experts advise businesses to plan for a breach due to the likelihood of an occurrence. Your IT staff have likely also been asking for additional resources to help combat the very real threats of bad actors that want to steal your data. As an owner or executive at your company, what is your role in all of this?