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4 Steps to Prepare For A Successful Cybersecurity Audit

4 Steps to Prepare For A Successful Cybersecurity Audit

August, 2023 | Charles IT

A cybersecurity audit is a systematic examination of an organization's security posture to identify and assess its vulnerabilities. Audits can be conducted for a variety of reasons, such as to ensure [...]

Sal Marino Recognized with 40 Under 40 Award for Outstanding Achievements

Sal Marino Recognized with 40 Under 40 Award for Outstanding Achievements

August, 2023 | Betta Greenberg

Sal Marino Honored for Exemplary Leadership, Growth, and Community Commitment: A Rising Star in Greater Hartford

Charles IT Ranks No. 3094 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

Charles IT Ranks No. 3094 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

August, 2023 | Betta Greenberg

For the 9th Time, Charles IT Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 3094 in 2023, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 167% Percent

What is MDR and Why Do You Need It?

What is MDR and Why Do You Need It?

August, 2023 | Charles IT

Managed detection and response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service that provides organizations with the tools and expertise they need to quickly detect, analyze, investigate, and respond to threats.

IT Security Compliance: Why Security Awareness Training is Key

IT Security Compliance: Why Security Awareness Training is Key

August, 2023 | Charles IT

Not all employees are aware that they possibly pose a security threat to the company. Some of them may not even be familiar with phishing and other common scams and may not understand their [...]

IT Security: 4 Ways Endpoint Encryption Provides a Strong Defense

IT Security: 4 Ways Endpoint Encryption Provides a Strong Defense

August, 2023 | Charles IT

In today's digital age, businesses are increasingly reliant on endpoint devices, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile phones. These devices often contain sensitive data, such as customer PII, [...]

IT Security Compliance: 4 Reasons Vulnerability Scanning Is Essential

IT Security Compliance: 4 Reasons Vulnerability Scanning Is Essential

July, 2023 | Charles IT

In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, vulnerability scanning has become more crucial than ever for organizations. It serves as a proactive measure to identify and [...]

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 [...]

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