Healthcare

Shocking IBM Data Breach Exposes Patients

A shocking IBM data breach exposes patients’ sensitive information… and it could also affect your business. Let’s get into it.  Data breaches like this are a pressing topic. The event underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, especially for businesses in the healthcare industry.  IBM was hit by a massive data breach with a significant…

Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry

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…

Achieving Compliance with the New FTC Safeguards Rule

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…

IT Risks All CEOs Face

IT Risks All CEOs Face

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…

5 IT Standards All Businesses Should Adopt

5 IT Standards All Businesses Should Adopt

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…

Businesses that Benefit from Hiring Managed IT Services

Businesses that Benefit from Hiring Managed IT Services

As an IT provider, I am often asked the question, “Do I know of any businesses that benefit from hiring managed IT services?” What Businesses Benefit Most from Managed IT? The truth is, I believe any business can seek to benefit from outsourcing IT. Especially if the base of their operations take place on a…

Don’t Get Reeled in by Holiday Phishing Attacks

Don’t Get Reeled in by Holiday Phishing Attacks

It is reasonable to anticipate that the holiday season will be a time of good cheer, peace, and goodwill to all. The problem is that cyber attackers didn’t get the message. During the holidays, they are more likely to launch phishing attacks against businesses. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can help you avoid…

Are Your HIPAA Compliance Efforts Healthy?

Are Your HIPAA Compliance Efforts Healthy?

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…

Healthcare’s IT Prescription? Managed Services

Healthcare’s IT Prescription? Managed Services

No one is safe from cybersecurity threats or able to ignore digital transformation. But the healthcare industry faces extra pressures to keep its IT healthy. Here’s why that’s the case and why a Managed Service Provider (MSP) partnership is just what the doctor ordered. Healthcare shares many of the same concerns as other industries. Leaders…

4 Common Compliance Issues You Might Be Missing

Common Compliance Issues You Might Be Missing

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,…