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Which CMMC 2.0 Level Is Right for Your Company?

Which CMMC 2.0 Level Is Right for Your Company?

January, 2023 | Foster Charles

In January 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD) launched the first version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 1.0) framework. This framework was created to ensure that [...]

What is Multi-Factor Authentication?

What is Multi-Factor Authentication?

January, 2023 | Foster Charles

When you log in to one of your online accounts, you are going through a process called authentication. Traditional authentication involves a username and password; however, many users pick simple [...]

Knowing When Your Security Policies Need Updating

Knowing When Your Security Policies Need Updating

December, 2022 | Foster Charles

According to Cybersecurity Ventures' 2022 Official Cybercrime Report, cybercrime will cause global damages estimated at $8 trillion in 2023. This alarming statistic proves that having appropriate [...]

4 Ways an MSP Can Help You Ensure All Compliance Requirements Are Met

4 Ways an MSP Can Help You Ensure All Compliance Requirements Are Met

November, 2022 | Foster Charles

  Businesses of all industries and sizes must comply with relevant state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and standards. This is extremely important for any business that is regulated [...]

5 Ways To Mitigate Security Risks Associated With Third-Party Vendors

5 Ways To Mitigate Security Risks Associated With Third-Party Vendors

November, 2022 | Foster Charles

  When you're running a business, it's important to think about cybersecurity from every angle. So on top of ensuring that your internal systems are secured, you also need to consider the security [...]

How to Assess and Manage Your Business’ Security Vulnerabilities

How to Assess and Manage Your Business’ Security Vulnerabilities

November, 2022 | Foster Charles

Running a business today means being vulnerable to all sorts of cyberattacks. Hackers are always on the lookout for new targets, and they won't think twice about going after your company's data if [...]

Security Awareness Training Is the Easiest Way to Secure Your Business

Security Awareness Training Is the Easiest Way to Secure Your Business

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

Charles IT · Security Awareness Training Is the Easiest Way to Secure Your Business Cybercrime is constantly evolving, becoming more of a threat to businesses all around the world. From 2014 to 2018, [...]

Top 10 Password Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Top 10 Password Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

Charles IT · Top 10 Password Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it's the perfect time to think about data security and how you can bolster [...]

Why A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Is Vital To SOC 2 Compliance

Why A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Is Vital To SOC 2 Compliance

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

If you manage a business, you already know that there are many ways your business can be exposed to cyber threats. This is why businesses must conduct a variety of security measures to remain secure, [...]

5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

Charles IT · 5 Key Takeaways for Cybersecurity Awareness Month It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again, a time to reflect on the current state of cybersecurity and what you can do to safeguard [...]

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