The Charles IT Blog

Introduction Tax season, which runs from January through April, is already stressful enough, between gathering financial documents, crunching numbers, and ensuring every detail is accurate, the [...]

Introduction In today’s digital-driven world, IT is the backbone of business efficiency and productivity. The right technology streamlines operations, enhances collaboration, and drives innovation. [...]

Introduction The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remains one of the most widely recognized compliance regulations, impacting virtually every healthcare provider, insurer, [...]

Introduction With technology playing a critical role in business operations, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity has become a top priority. That’s because cybercriminals are constantly finding new [...]

Introduction If you work in the financial industry, you’re likely well aware of FINRA’s critical role in protecting investors, maintaining market integrity, and promoting fair and transparent [...]

Introduction Passwords. We all use them, and many of us are guilty of reusing the same one across most of our online accounts. Unfortunately, this common habit puts businesses at significant risk. [...]

Introduction If you work in finance or invest in the market, you’re likely familiar with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, better known as FINRA. As the nonprofit regulatory body [...]

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 [...]