by Bob Martin | Aug 30, 2017 | Data Backup, HIPAA Risk Assessment
We’ve written a lot about ransomware in the last year. It’s a serious data security risk and can cause complete data loss, even if you pay the ransom. Dealing with any data loss takes a toll on a business in terms of customer trust, downtime, lost revenue,...
by Bob Martin | Aug 24, 2017 | Cloud Computing, HIPAA Compliant Cloud, HIPAA Risk Assessment
If you’re in the healthcare industry and thinking about the pros and cons of switching over to the cloud, then one of your top concerns is following HIPAA regulation, or ensuring the confidentiality of your patient information. So the question becomes: is it more...
by Bob Martin | Aug 22, 2017 | Cyber Security, Malware, phishing, ransomware
Malware is a major problem these days. It just takes one click on the wrong link or email and your PC is infected with a virus, spyware, or even ransomware. The tricky part lies in the fact that these infections may sit undetected in your machine for over three...
by Bob Martin | Aug 18, 2017 | Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Repair, IT Repair, Laptop Problem
We have it easy. We carry supercomputers in our pockets and data processing powerhouses in our shoulder bags. We are no longer tethered to a desk, or an internet cable, or even a power cord. Our freedom has made us more productive, but too often we neglect the basic...
by Bob Martin | Aug 15, 2017 | Data Security
How many passwords would you guess you have? In 2007, the average was 17. It’s estimated that by 2020 we will have 207 unique logins… each!* As cybersecurity continues to be a growing concern, more password rules have been created. But, one of the men...