The Charles IT Blog

Introduction With the banning—and subsequent unbanning—of TikTok in January 2025, data privacy has once again taken center stage in national headlines. For those unfamiliar, data privacy refers to [...]

IT procurement is more than just purchasing hardware and software, it’s about building vendor relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring smooth office operations. Fortunately, Jayson DeFrance, [...]

Introduction: Why the HIPAA Updates Matter While HIPAA has undergone updates over the years, 2025 marks the first time in over a decade that it will face significant changes. These updates aim to [...]

Introduction While 2025 is just beginning, the cybersecurity landscape is already becoming more complex due to the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats. The Global Risks Report 2024 from the World [...]

Fast-moving wildfires have engulfed the Los Angeles area of California, forcing the evacuation of more than 80,000 residents. In the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst regions, nearly 5,000 acres have [...]

Introduction With practically everything going digital these days, no business can afford to overlook the importance of IT and cybersecurity. With data privacy regulations tightening and cyber [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]