HECVAT – What It Is and Why It Matters
What is HECVAT – and how does it matter to your business? If you’re working with higher education, or if the university market is part of your growth strategy, it could matter quite a bit. Here’s what you need to know: What is HECVAT? HECVAT started as the Higher Education
The COVID-19 Pandemic & Y2K: Search for Silver Linings
The first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States brought back memories of the 9-11 attacks for many: Sports and flights cancelled. Society in a state of shock. Calls to band together and be resilient. For me as an IT professional, it also brought back memories of
Cybersecurity During Pandemic Work-from-Home Conditions
Virus Protection Has a Whole New Meaning Remember when “virus protection” only referred to malware? When we talked about “wiping phones” prior to March of 2020, it was all about erasing data from a lost device. With millions of people around the world working from home and spending endless hours
How Managed Detection and Response Helps with Compliance
Managed detection and response (MDR) services can make PCI DSS, SOC and HIPAA compliance much easier. Using a third-party to monitor networked environments for incidents will help business leaders sleep better knowing they have implemented best practices for protecting their computer systems and their clients’ information. These services typically involve
Cloud Vendor Management for Small Businesses: Five Tips for Your RFP Process
If you do not have a procurement department taking care of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for you, and especially if cloud-based providers are new to you, here are some tips for planning for the RFP process. (Planning is important; remember the carpenters’ creed: “measure twice, cut once.”) Recognize