Ransomware Is Targeting the Healthcare Industry: How to Protect Your Company
Ransomware attacks are a significant concern in the healthcare industry. Healthcare institutions are under increasing threat from cyber attacks that can threaten hundreds of thousands of sensitive data files. And with many medical organizations becoming overwhelmed with the effort of treating the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber criminals are capitalizing on this crisis to attack. The World […]
3 Areas to Rethink in Your Business Continuity Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have struck a tremendous blow to SMBs all over the country. As businesses close their doors in an effort to preserve public health and safety, much of the US economy has ground to a standstill in the space of a month. In order to survive, businesses have had to […]
Setting Up Your Remote Workforce During COVID-19 Precautions
Who could have predicted that one virus would so quickly and completely cause schools, businesses, and other everyday operations to vacate? As COVID-19 has spread, governments and communities have leveled precautionary measures requiring many to stay home from work altogether, leaving companies scrambling. And although advancing technology has raised interest in the possibilities and realities […]
Why A HIPAA Assessment Is Beneficial To Any Healthcare Business
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, is a regulation that was put in place to protect patients’ data and create industry standards for handling confidential information. It legally requires healthcare organizations to meet a certain standard of data security. Today, with healthcare organizations being increasingly targeted by ransomware and other malicious […]
Break/Fix IT vs. Managed IT: The Case for Managed IT Services
Technology is rapidly advancing. Today, nearly all businesses in the US are dependent on their tech for daily operations—a huge difference from the business landscape even just a couple decades ago. As the way we use our technology in business changes, our IT plans and solutions should be changing too. That’s why your business needs […]
Common Traits Among Los Angeles’ Best IT Service Companies
If you’re a business owner, your goal is for your company to run smoothly and productively. One thing you need to make that happen is a reliable IT provider. If you’re based in Los Angeles, you’ve got plenty of options—but how do you make sure you’re choosing the best IT company for your business? […]
How to Comply with HIPAA in Los Angeles
Compliance with HIPAA regulations is a legal requirement for all companies, clinics, and offices operating within the healthcare sector. It’s no wonder that HIPAA compliance is a priority for healthcare firms in Los Angeles, as failing to comply could cause data breaches, loss of customer trust, and expensive fines. HIPAA compliance may seem complex, […]
Last Call: Windows 7 Is Ending — Upgrade Now Or Face Consequences
Windows 7 support is coming to an end on January 14th, 2020, and most businesses have already made the switch to Windows 10 to avoid the impacts associated with Windows 7 End of Life. Beginning on that date in January, Microsoft will no longer provide support—including critical security updates—for the users of Windows 7 OS. […]
5 Signs Your Company Needs Help From an IT Service Company
Businesses these days are heavily reliant on technology. Whether you’re a large corporation that deals with international clients or just a small local business, you’re probably using some kind of technology that is helping to propel your business and give you more reach. Unfortunately, technology use is still something that requires a bit of experience […]
Negative Effects of a Poorly Managed IT Infrastructure
Owning a business is tough work. Having to manage multiple different aspects of your business can be difficult unless you have dedicated personnel, and it’s also challenging to manage processes that you might not be very well-versed with. For instance, IT infrastructure is often one of the most poorly-managed aspects of a business regardless of […]