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Endpoint Encryption: The Foundation of a Secure IT Environment

Endpoint Encryption: The Foundation of a Secure IT Environment

July, 2023 | Charles IT

Endpoint encryption is the process of protecting data stored on endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. It uses encryption algorithms to scramble the data so that it cannot be [...]

5 Steps to Create Employee-Centric IT Security Training

5 Steps to Create Employee-Centric IT Security Training

July, 2023 | Charles IT

In today's digital world, businesses of all sizes are under constant threat of cyberattacks. According to a recent report by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach increased from [...]

NIST CSF Gets an Upgrade: What's New in 2023?

NIST CSF Gets an Upgrade: What's New in 2023?

July, 2023 | Jack Ardrey

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a widely used framework for organizations of all sizes to manage cybersecurity risk. NIST CSF is designed to [...]

How a CT Business Took Their IT Program from Lagging to Cutting Edge

How a CT Business Took Their IT Program from Lagging to Cutting Edge

June, 2023 | Jack Ardrey

When their email system crashed one weekend in 2018, Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) had to face a fact: They needed help with managing their internal IT.

Charles IT Ranked #76 on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501

Charles IT Ranked #76 on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501

June, 2023 | Betta Greenberg

Charles IT Ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide

Cybersecurity: A Key Competitive Advantage in Private Equity

Cybersecurity: A Key Competitive Advantage in Private Equity

June, 2023 | Charles IT

Private equity firms face numerous cybersecurity risks when investing in and acquiring companies. It's no surprise that cybersecurity is a major concern for them.

HIPAA Compliance and Virtual Visits

HIPAA Compliance and Virtual Visits

June, 2023 | Charles IT

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many healthcare providers to switch to telehealth, or virtual care. Despite pandemic restrictions having been lifted, much of the public has come to prefer telehealth [...]

Planning for a Strong Security Awareness Training Program

Planning for a Strong Security Awareness Training Program

June, 2023 | Charles IT

Are you considering updating the security controls in your business? Maybe you’re thinking about adding multi-factor authentication or increasing controls surrounding your endpoints. Whatever the [...]

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 [...]

New HIPAA Compliance and Security Requirements

New HIPAA Compliance and Security Requirements

May, 2023 | Charles IT

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a set of regulations that protect the privacy and security of patient health information. HIPAA compliance is essential for [...]

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