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CMMC Phase 2: What It Means for Your Business (and Why You Can't Wait)

CMMC Phase 2: What It Means for Your Business (and Why You Can't Wait)

May, 2025 | Alex Ceneviva

Introduction If you’re in the defense space in any capacity, compliance is probably already top of mind given the sensitive nature of your work. More specifically, you’re likely thinking about the [...]

Navigating Compliance Requirements: A Guide for Small Businesses

Navigating Compliance Requirements: A Guide for Small Businesses

July, 2024 | Charles IT

Introduction Ensuring IT compliance and robust cybersecurity measures is crucial for businesses of all sizes. However, small businesses often face unique challenges when it comes to navigating the [...]

Balancing Compliance and Innovation: A Guide for Financial IT

Balancing Compliance and Innovation: A Guide for Financial IT

June, 2024 | Charles IT

In the fast-paced world of financial technology (FinTech), businesses face a dual challenge: staying compliant with stringent regulations while fostering innovation to remain competitive. This [...]

Audit Bliss: MSPs Turning Compliance from Burden to Benefit

Audit Bliss: MSPs Turning Compliance from Burden to Benefit

May, 2024 | Charles IT

In regulated businesses, compliance audits are a necessary aspect of operations for organizations across various industries. These audits, aimed at ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Why Is External Vulnerability Scanning Critical to IT Security Risk Management?

Why Is External Vulnerability Scanning Critical to IT Security Risk Management?

April, 2023 | Foster Charles

In today's technology-driven world, IT security risk management has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Cyberattacks continue to pose a significant threat to businesses, making it [...]

Why HIPAA Compliance Training Is Critical for Your Business

Why HIPAA Compliance Training Is Critical for Your Business

April, 2023 | Tom Tetrault

Does your healthcare facility provide services that require your employees to access and disclose a patient's protected health information (PHI)? If so, you should know the importance of complying [...]

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 [...]

What is a HIPAA security risk assessment, and who needs one?

What is a HIPAA security risk assessment, and who needs one?

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

The healthcare sector is a favorite target for cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers. Contrary to popular belief, things like stolen medical records are worth far more on the dark web than [...]

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