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Gratitude At Charles IT This Thanksgiving

Gratitude At Charles IT This Thanksgiving

November, 2023 | Charles IT

MIDDLETOWN, CT - November 24, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving to all of our #RavingFans out there! This Thanksgiving, we'll be taking a step back from our usual cybersecurity blog topics and celebrating the [...]

How to Assess and Manage Your Business Network Security

How to Assess and Manage Your Business Network Security

September, 2023 | Charles IT

Business network security is the practice of protecting your business's network from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is essential for businesses of [...]

Charles IT Services & Support: How We Do IT

Charles IT Services & Support: How We Do IT

August, 2023 | Charles IT

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

How a Connecticut Business Swiftly 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.

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.

Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees: 5 Way to Reduce Risks

Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees: 5 Way to Reduce Risks

May, 2023 | Foster Charles

As technology continues to advance, the need for cybersecurity is more important than ever. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses must prioritize cybersecurity to [...]

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 [...]

DFARS 252.204-7012: 14 Control Families You Can’t Afford to Overlook

DFARS 252.204-7012: 14 Control Families You Can’t Afford to Overlook

March, 2023 | Foster Charles

Any Department of Defense (DoD) contractor must comply with the security standards of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) before it can be given access to controlled [...]

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