When some people think of encrypted email, their minds conjure up images of secret codes, espionage, and a scene right out of Mission Impossible, where the message will self-destruct. Also, they may think that it’s just too difficult to send an encrypted email, as the recipient won’t open it, or their email
The advantages of VoIP grow every year for businesses, but it’s important for practices with HIPAA security concerns to carefully vet this and other technologies before adopting them — or, barring that, carefully assess the technology they’ve already adopted to close loopholes and maintain stringent compliance. Here’s a look at
Cloud-based computing has been around for some time now, although it didn’t become heavily utilized until a few years ago. Cloud-based computing makes it possible to store any kind of data to an internet-based drive, and in return, access it anywhere in the world (as long as you are connected
Technological advances have made it possible for medical offices to store more information on secure servers. This makes it vital for medical practices to implement procedures that encourage an optimal level of HIPAA network security. Not only will strong cyber security keep your patients’ sensitive information safe, but it will
Hacks and network breaches have become commonplace, with corporations around the world constantly feeling the threat of external entities attempting to steal information. As a result, you need to implement the highest level of network security. One of the oldest, most essential elements of your network security is a firewall.
To ensure optimal network security for your organization, it’s essential to make sure you address areas easy to overlook. One frequently neglected area is your local admin passwords. It’s important to understand how these passwords work and the steps you should take to prevent them from posing a security risk.
The beginning of the conference call is a particularly vulnerable period. It can take a few moments for all the callers to phone in, and it can be awkward to try to make conversation while you wait. Get your conference call off to a strong start with these small talk
Their are a myriad of apps that allow us to control the thermostat, turn on the lights and even to see what the dog is up to at home. But, for businesses, are these conveniences putting them at risk for a data breach? The answer is yes! The Internet of things
If you run a small or medium-sized business, you may feel like an internal IT professional can meet all your organization’s needs for managed IT services. While an internal employee can assist with many needed tasks, there are benefits of outsourcing your network security management. Signs It May Be Time
As a business owner, you want to make sure you and your employees stay as productive as possible during working hours. When something goes wrong, it can cost you in a big way. Calculating the Cost of Business Downtime When you calculate the cost of downtime, you need to look
No business owner wants to deal with a cyber attack, but do you know how much damage it can really do? The average small business that experiences a network security breach spends close to $8,700 to repair the damage. And, if you don’t protect your customers’ data, you’ll lose their trust and likely
What’s the biggest threat to your company’s computer & network security? It might surprise you to learn that almost 90 percent of cyber-attacks are caused by human error – an employee mistakenly clicking on a phishing email or leaving their laptop out in the open is far more likely than a