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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 [...]

CMMC Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Explained

CMMC Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Explained

January, 2023 | Foster Charles

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a set of guidelines for implementing cybersecurity measures across Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. CMMC was designed as a supplement [...]

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Explained: CMMC 2.0

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Explained: CMMC 2.0

December, 2022 | Foster Charles

If you’re a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor or a subcontractor dealing with somebody who sells to the DoD, you've probably heard about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). If [...]

Knowing When Your Security Policies Need Updating

Knowing When Your Security Policies Need Updating

December, 2022 | Foster Charles

According to Cybersecurity Ventures' 2023 Official Cybercrime Report, cybercrime will cause global damages estimated at $9.5 trillion in 2024. 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 by [...]

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 [...]

Why You Should Budget to Work with a Managed Services Provider

Why You Should Budget to Work with a Managed Services Provider

November, 2022 | Foster Charles

For many small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners, a big challenge of returning to the workplace post-pandemic was getting IT systems up and running again. While the pace of work may have slowed [...]

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 [...]

How to Build an IT Budget

How to Build an IT Budget

November, 2022 | Foster Charles

As your business progresses and more processes become dependent on your digital environment, your IT department will find itself with a bigger role to fill. You’ll have to plan for network changes, [...]

4 Ways An IT Security Assessment Prepares You For SOC 2 Compliance

4 Ways An IT Security Assessment Prepares You For SOC 2 Compliance

October, 2022 | Foster Charles

No organization wants to do business with a high-risk vendor. In today’s increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, companies routinely demand trust and transparency so that they can be confident [...]

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