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Think You’re Covered? The Compliance Blind Spots Costing NY & NJ Firms Thousands
With evolving cybersecurity threats and increased scrutiny from federal and industry-specific regulators, companies across New Jersey and New York are under growing pressure to prove that their technology and their data is secure. Cyberattacks are up. Enforcement is rising. And whether it’s HIPAA or the FTC Safeguards Rule, the rules are tightening and the penalties are steep.
The Hidden Cost Of “Cheap” IT
Low-cost managed IT service plans may seem like a good idea, but you often get what you pay for. Take a close look at your managed IT plan to ensure you are protected.
The Hidden Costs of Waiting: Why Healthcare Practices Can’t Delay the Windows 10 Upgrade
Is your healthcare practice still running Windows 10? The deadline to upgrade Windows 10 is almost here. Your healthcare practice’s network may be at risk if you don’t upgrade in time. Learn why you shouldn’t delay.
Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be a Hacker’s Favorite E-mail: What NJ Healthcare Practices Need to Know
Vacation auto-replies seem like a great idea. They keep clients in the loop and provide alternate points of contact. But they also provide hackers with opportunity. Learn how this scam targets healthcare practices and other businesses, and how you can protect yourself.
7 Questions NJ Healthcare Practices Should Ask Their IT Provider Every Quarter (But Probably Aren’t)
If you’re only hearing from your IT provider when a system crashes or a contract is up for renewal, it’s time to re-evaluate that relationship. Here are 7 questions you should ask your IT provider every quarter (if they don’t bring it up first).
Out of Office, Out of Luck: What If Your IT Breaks While Everyone’s at the Beach?
Summer is a dangerous time for healthcare technology breakdowns. What will you do when your IT breaks and your IT support is at the beach?
Shadow IT: The Hidden Risks Your Team Might Be Bringing Through the Back Door
Shadow IT is one of the quietest, fastest-growing risks in healthcare practices and other businesses. Well-meaning team members use unapproved apps and tools to do their jobs better. But if IT doesn’t know about them, they can’t protect them. Or your practice.
The Silent Threat Sitting in Your Hallway
To many, cybersecurity means ransomware and phishing scams. Threats that come from the outside. In truth, your own network could put you at risk. Something as simple as your office printer might represent one of the most overlooked threats in your environment.
The “Vacation Confirmation” That Could Infect Your Entire Practice
Phishing scams are showing up everywhere – at home and at work. As summer approaches, a travel phishing scam is becoming popular. Let’s break down how it works, and how you can protect yourself.
“It Won’t Happen to Us” — And Other IT Myths That Could Cost You
You make decisions every day. None of them feel like mistakes – until something breaks. When you’re running a busy healthcare practice, you need things to work. Here are four IT habits that quietly put practices at risk.