Blog Posts In Category: Cybersecurity & Compliance
According to a recent IBM report, cybersecurity breaches cost an average of $4.2 million in 2021, making data security a critical concern for businesses across all industries. In particular, organizations that outsource essential business operations to third-party vendors like SaaS and cloud computing services should be even more concerned about data security. When these third-party…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of modern life, with applications in customer service and support, education and training, and virtual personal assistants. AI-based chatbots, in particular, have grown popular thanks to their ability to simulate human conversations and provide human-like responses through text box services and voice commands. Going by recent developments, ChatGPT seems to be…
Read MoreWhen people mention malware attacks, we tend to assume that larger organizations are the primary target. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth because SMBs are equally lucrative targets. According to a recent report, 52% of SMBs suffered a cyberattack in 2021. More worryingly, 60% of SMBs are likely to close shop within six…
Read MoreIf you have just acquired a new Windows PC, you are probably wondering whether you should also buy third-party antivirus software to protect against numerous threats from malware and other viruses. The good news is that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 now come with their own antivirus known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus or Windows…
Read MoreLaw firms are increasingly becoming lucrative targets for cybercriminals. They collect and store tons of sensitive data, including tax returns, intellectual property information, and valuable corporate data. Simply put, lawyers have access to intellectual property, trade secrets, and figurative skeletons in their clients’ closets. To an average person, the files on an attorney’s computer are essentially…
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new reality with it; telecommuting is at its peak, and an unprecedented amount of (mis)information is circulating on the Internet. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this to ramp up their activities. Thus, it’s best to understand the cybercriminal landscape in the current pandemic, the most common attacks, and how to protect…
Read MoreAny organization wanting to do business with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) must comply with the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC). At a minimum, companies must have a Level 1 certification as determined by an accredited third-party assessment organization (C3PAO). For companies wanting to do business with the DoD, NetTech Consultants of Jacksonville, Florida,…
Read MoreMaintaining HIPAA compliance is among the most important considerations of a medical business. Whether you are a hospital, clinic, or a secondary business that serves the health industry, we know that patient records security is a top priority. Patient data must be protected in compliance with HIPAA regulations. For a small medical operation with a…
Read MoreBefore the coronavirus pandemic, working from home (WFH) was considered an unusual but popular employment perk. In the aftermath of the pandemic, working from home has become the norm for anyone whose job can be done from a computer. While the medical industry hasn’t experienced nearly as much disruption as other industries, the pandemic has…
Read MoreMaintaining network security and computer security in today’s cyber-environment is a big task. Even individuals without a company to worry about must constantly remain on their toes. In the business world, every company that handles data (aka everyone) is a target for today’s hackers. From a handful of credit-card numbers to reams of private customer…
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