For all its seamless functionality, the internet is a complex and ever-evolving beast. Behind the scenes, countless heroes toil away, maintaining the digital infrastructure.
Nicholas SalemApril 4, 2024
Massachusetts data security regulations went into effect in 2010 requiring every company that owns or licenses “personal information” about Massachusetts residents to develop, implement, and maintain a Written Information Security Program known as a WISP. Your WISP must contain certain minimum administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect “personal information”. Despite this requirement, many companies, particularly those not physically located in Massachusetts, have not done so. Historically, the absence of a WISP is something that went unnoticed, but that may no longer be the case due to a recent change in the Massachusetts breach notification law. Massachusetts has amended its data breach notification law to require organizations that experience a data security incident to notify the Massachusetts Attorney General and the Massachusetts Director of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation whether the organization implemented a WISP. This new reporting requirement highlights both the legal and practical need to implement a WISP. What changed? Jason Wong @jasonhk1920 Effective as of April 11, 2019, organizations that experience a…
Nicholas SalemMarch 20, 2023
Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows to address multiple issues caused by security updates issued as part of the January 2021 Patch Tuesday.
Nicholas SalemJanuary 23, 2022
Say goodbye to becoming a victim of phishing! Microsoft 365 Defender is a fantastic option to keep your business’s system safe from phishing scams.
Nicholas SalemJanuary 3, 2022
An effective way to bolster your business’s data security is to work with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or I.T. Service Provider (ITSP). They address network vulnerabilities to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting them. Besides monitoring and organizing your servers, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or I.T. Service Provider (ITSP) plays a pivotal role in the cybersecurity program of your business. They implement several strategies to shield your network from attacks and protect your data. For instance, many providers use email authentication protocols to monitor your server’s vulnerabilities. They can keep users from accidentally accessing malicious websites by determining spam emails containing malware or viruses. This results in enhanced system security. Another common practice is training your employees to ensure they follow the highest security standards. This is especially important if you have remote team members since there’s no way to keep track of their activities. To tackle this issue, an MSP or ITSP teaches your staff how to operate safely to avoid harm to your…
Nicholas SalemDecember 8, 2021
Every employee shares one inescapable flaw that is putting your business at risk.
Nicholas SalemDecember 6, 2020
Black Friday, and the big "doorbuster" sales are moving online. With the busiest shopping period of the year going virtual, there’s going to be greater load on the business IT. If your business wants to be part of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, prepare for a sudden surge in traffic volume. If your technology can’t handle the traffic, you’re going to lose revenue. A crashed system could be catastrophic for your bottom line, plus, it'll hurt brand reputation and customer satisfaction long term. Consider these strategies to get ready for the online crush of shoppers. #1 Migrate to the Cloud Your current server may do the job on a regular given day, but is it going to be able to handle 100 times the activity in a single day? You need the ability to quickly scale up as needed. That’s one of the great advantages of cloud services. It’s difficult to predict your growth rates and seasonal demand shifts; however, using cloud services helps…
Nicholas SalemNovember 20, 2020
Cybercriminals target businesses. No matter their size. After all, your business is a hub of information cybercriminals can use to steal funds or identities and blackmail victims. What would you say to your clients if they found out their information was freely available on the internet? You’re not bouncing back from that quickly! The ebook Business Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Client Data outlines the threat and explores cybersecurity actions you can take. Learn: Why a business can make a better mark than Fortune 500 enterprisesThe costs of failing to protect client dataFour strategies you can take to boost your cybersecurity Download our eBook Name * First Last Email * Team Size * -Select- 1-10 11-50 50+ Company Website * Submit
Nicholas SalemNovember 16, 2020
By now you know that the cloud isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, cloud computing has become a natural step in business growth, thanks to the numerous (and continually growing) benefits. More and more applications are coming out in web-based form and staff are exceptionally comfortable with this type of change. So when is the right time to move your business computing to the cloud? Many businesses are facing this question now that cloud computing has become a mainstream norm. After all, you’ll be able to roll out new apps in days, not weeks, and nobody ever says ‘no thanks’ to increased security and efficiency. Like any strategic business decision though, timing is everything. Here’s how to assess your need before you make the switch: 1. Age of servers and workstations If your workstations and servers are reaching their end of life and a large capital investment is coming up, you’ll be able to minimize the expense by moving to the cloud. You…
Nicholas SalemNovember 16, 2020
