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How an MSP Helps Make Your Multi-Factor Authentication Setup Successful

How an MSP Helps Make Your Multi-Factor Authentication Setup Successful

June, 2023 | Sal Marino

Are you struggling to implement multi-factor authentication? Maybe you can’t pinpoint what forms of multi-factor authentication (MFA) your business benefits the most from or how you can properly [...]

How to Prepare for HIPAA Certification for IT Professionals

How to Prepare for HIPAA Certification for IT Professionals

March, 2023 | Sal Marino

Healthcare information technology systems are a favorite target for cybercriminals. Protected health information (PHI) contains a wealth of valuable data that can sell for a lot of money on dark web [...]

Does Your Financial Firm Follow All SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?

Does Your Financial Firm Follow All SEC Cybersecurity Requirements?

January, 2023 | Sal Marino

The SEC is ramping up cybersecurity compliance efforts, recently issuing First American Financial Corporation over $487,000 in fines for poor vulnerability management that put their investors’ [...]

In-House or Outsourced IT: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Your Business?

In-House or Outsourced IT: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Your Business?

December, 2022 | Sal Marino

Making the decision to establish an in-house IT department or to outsource to a managed IT services provider (MSP) can be hard. Both options have pros and cons, and it’s important to weigh these [...]

Are You Allocating Enough Budget For Cybersecurity?

Are You Allocating Enough Budget For Cybersecurity?

December, 2022 | Sal Marino

In a world where cyberthreats like phishing scams and ransomware attacks are commonplace, it’s more important than ever for organizations to invest in cybersecurity. But how much should you be [...]

A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm

A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · A Step-By-Step Guide to Establishing an Incident Response Plan for your Financial Firm It's no secret that cyberattacks are on the rise and becoming increasingly more sophisticated by [...]

Are Cloud Solutions Right for the Finance Industry?

Are Cloud Solutions Right for the Finance Industry?

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Are Cloud Solutions Right for the Finance Industry? Cloud solutions are becoming increasingly popular in the business world, as they offer a number of benefits that are difficult to [...]

Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Cybersecurity Tips the Payments Industry Needs to Know Now The payments industry is constantly evolving, with new payment methods and technologies being introduced at a rapid pace. While [...]

A Guide to Cybersecurity in the Banking Industry

A Guide to Cybersecurity in the Banking Industry

September, 2022 | Sal Marino

The banking industry continues to be a preferred target for cybercriminals, and for good reason. Mainly because banks store highly valuable information, such as credit card and loan details, estates, [...]

The 5 Best Cybersecurity Frameworks for Financial Firms

The 5 Best Cybersecurity Frameworks for Financial Firms

August, 2022 | Sal Marino

Charles IT · Charles IT Blog - The 5 Best Cybersecurity Frameworks for Financial Firms Businesses in the finance industry process and store different forms of sensitive data, including customer [...]

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