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The Importance of Compliance and Security in Your Business
About the Author Welcome to the blog! My name is Damien Wick, and I have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a focus in Cybersecurity from Pasco-Hernando State College. I hold certifications with ISC2 (CISSP), Axelos (ITIL v4 Foundation), and CompTIA (Security+, CySA+, Cloud+, Network+, and A+), and have nearly 20… Continue reading The Importance of Compliance and Security in Your Business
Safeguarding Your Medical Practice: Achieving Compliance and Embracing the Safe Harbor Act of 2021
In the digital age of today, protecting patient data and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA are of utmost importance for medical practices. The increasing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches has made it crucial for business leaders and doctors to invest in robust network security measures. This blog will help you understand the… Continue reading Safeguarding Your Medical Practice: Achieving Compliance and Embracing the Safe Harbor Act of 2021
Managed vs. Unmanaged Networking Switches: What’s the Difference?
Networking switches are devices that connect devices on a network, allowing them to communicate with each other. There are two main types of networking switches: unmanaged and managed. Unmanaged switches are basic, plug-and-play devices that allow devices to connect and communicate with each other in a network. They do not require any configuration and are… Continue reading Managed vs. Unmanaged Networking Switches: What’s the Difference?
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Providers: The Importance of a Managed Computer Network
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for protecting the privacy, security, and integrity of individuals’ protected health information (PHI). HIPAA applies to all healthcare providers, including doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who use or disclose PHI in the course of providing healthcare services. To be HIPAA compliant, healthcare providers… Continue reading Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Providers: The Importance of a Managed Computer Network
Defense-in-Depth and the Castle Approach: A Comparison of Home and Network Security
Security is a top concern in both the physical world and the digital realm. Two concepts that are often used in this context are defense-in-depth and the castle approach. These strategies involve creating multiple layers of security controls to create a hardened perimeter that is difficult for attackers to breach. In this post, we’ll compare… Continue reading Defense-in-Depth and the Castle Approach: A Comparison of Home and Network Security
Structured Cabling: The Benefits of Clear and Organized Network Infrastructure
Structured cabling is a system of organized cabling that enables the smooth functioning of a business’s network infrastructure. It is an essential component of modern business operations, allowing for fast and efficient communication and data transfer between devices. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of having clear and understandable structured cabling for… Continue reading Structured Cabling: The Benefits of Clear and Organized Network Infrastructure
Networking Basics: Understanding Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and the OSI Model
Introduction: Computers use a process called networking to communicate with each other over the internet or a local network. This process involves sending data packets between devices. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a framework that describes the different steps involved in this communication process. It splits the process into seven different layers, each… Continue reading Networking Basics: Understanding Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and the OSI Model
The Hidden Costs of Shadow IT: How It Can Impact Your Business
In today’s technology-driven world, it’s becoming increasingly common for employees to use their own devices and software for work-related tasks. While this may seem like a convenient solution, it’s important to be aware of the hidden costs associated with shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to the use of devices, software, and applications that are not… Continue reading The Hidden Costs of Shadow IT: How It Can Impact Your Business
Planning Your Network: A Guide to Building a Secure and Efficient Network
As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, having a well-planned and secure network is essential for success. But with so many products available and regulatory requirements to consider, planning a network can be overwhelming. In this blog, we will discuss the basics of planning and deploying a network, as well as the importance of network… Continue reading Planning Your Network: A Guide to Building a Secure and Efficient Network