In what is perhaps a surprising bit of news, our fears have flipped. In fact, recent studies have shown that Americans are now more fearful of cyberattacks than they are of nuclear war. This shift in perception has significant implications for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), as they are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. According to...
In the healthcare industry, HIPAA sets rules and regulations around the requirements of protecting patient data. But in the “rest of the world”, professionally speaking there are unspoken rules, but not the same type of enforcement program in place. A lawsuit might be considered the equivalent of a HIPAA fine – both damaging but perhaps...
Major Impact Earlier this week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a nationwide ground stop of all flights. Approximately 9,000 flights were delayed, and over 1,000 flights were canceled. The reason why? The NOTAM system (short for Notice to All Air Missions), which is designed to provide real-time information to pilots and air traffic controllers...
When it comes to needing a strong cybersecurity program, don’t overlook the opportunity that the healthcare industry presents. There is a market here that MSPs should be focused on as a way to grow their business. Why Focus Here? Healthcare continually remains one of the largest targeted industries for cybercriminals. The payoff for a data...
Everyone is doing it, right? It seems every day we see one successful match-up after the other on our newsfeed from Instagram to Facebook, and everywhere in between. And since it is now February, the month known for celebrating perfect partnerships, we thought, hey, let’s put ourselves out there! Tell Me a Little Bit About...
Assessment Overview Our recent launch of the Baseline Employee Cybersecurity Assessment provides MSPs with a new tool to add to their prospecting and baseline risk detection efforts. As an MSP it gives you the opportunity to show prospects and clients that human security plays a key role in protecting their organization and that without proper...
Do Your Healthcare Clients Need an Annual Check-Up? As a Managed Service Provider, you’re in the business of keeping other businesses running. Which vertical they are in, or what products and services they provide may not be the most pressing detail. Unless you’re talking about healthcare. There are two common views when it comes to...
Performing a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is one of the things that Managed Service Providers can utilize as a way to solidify their client relationships and grow their business. Offering it to existing clients is a way of showing your value as well as helping them to strengthen their security posture. You can engage with...
If you are a New York Financial Services organization and have not complied with the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) Cybersecurity Regulations (23 NYCRR 500) you probably received a notice over the weekend. The notices were sent from Maria Vullo from the DFS with the subject: Failure to File Certification of Compliance. The...