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Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses in 2025

Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses in 2025

January, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction Welcome to 2025: a year brimming with exciting opportunities for small businesses to utilize cutting-edge technologies to drive growth! But just as innovation paves the way for progress, [...]

A Festive Season at Charles IT: Holiday Cheer and Traditions

A Festive Season at Charles IT: Holiday Cheer and Traditions

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

At Charles IT, we fully embrace the holiday spirit, keeping our office lively and festive throughout the season! This year, we celebrated with a fun-filled cookie bake-off, our annual Secret Santa [...]

From Risk to Resilience: Navigating CMMC Compliance in Manufacturing

From Risk to Resilience: Navigating CMMC Compliance in Manufacturing

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction: Why CMMC Compliance Matters for Manufacturers The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), now in its 2.0 version, is a critical compliance framework designed for [...]

How Charles IT’s Epic Outing Reflects Our Dedication to Company Culture

How Charles IT’s Epic Outing Reflects Our Dedication to Company Culture

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Chances are that if you know one thing about Charles IT, it’s that our strong company is key to our success. Our latest epic outing to Nashville, Tennessee was a perfect reflection of that, in that [...]

Telehealth Security: Safeguarding Patient-Provider Interactions

Telehealth Security: Safeguarding Patient-Provider Interactions

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction: The Rise of Telehealth and Its Security Challenges Telehealth has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, with 80% of Americans reportedly accessing care via telemedicine and [...]

Bulletproofing Your Business: MSP-Driven Cybersecurity for SMBs

Bulletproofing Your Business: MSP-Driven Cybersecurity for SMBs

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

It’s no secret that the cyberattacks targeting major corporations often make the headlines, such as the Ticketmaster and Change Healthcare breaches that happened earlier this year. However, what many [...]

U.S.-Based Stoli Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy Following Cyberattack: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

U.S.-Based Stoli Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy Following Cyberattack: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Two U.S. subsidiaries of Stoli Group, Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a devastating cyberattack that severely disrupted their operations. [...]

U.S. Officials Urge Encrypted Communications Amid Unprecedented Cyberattack on Telecom Companies

U.S. Officials Urge Encrypted Communications Amid Unprecedented Cyberattack on Telecom Companies

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

In response to a large-scale cyberespionage campaign targeting major telecommunications companies, including AT&T and Verizon, U.S. officials have recommended Americans adopt encrypted [...]

The Cost of CMMC 2.0 Non-Compliance: Are You Willing to Loose Your Contracts?

The Cost of CMMC 2.0 Non-Compliance: Are You Willing to Loose Your Contracts?

December, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction It’s no secret that for years, many businesses have put off getting serious about Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). But here’s the reality: the December 16 deadline is [...]

Giving Thanks: Celebrating Gratitude, Turkey, and Thanksgiving Traditions at Charles IT!

Giving Thanks: Celebrating Gratitude, Turkey, and Thanksgiving Traditions at Charles IT!

November, 2024 | Alex Ceneviva

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from Charles IT! This week, we're pausing our regular IT and cybersecurity discussions to celebrate the holiday season. That’s because we're especially grateful [...]

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