There aren’t many things that can make or break a business, but bad IT services are one of them. We don’t say that to scare you because thankfully, there are tons of great options out there! But over the years, we’ve narrowed down a few tips that we think can help you choose the best […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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Aug
With the highly sensitive information that gets shared between patients and their healthcare providers, the healthcare industry is a goldmine for cybercriminals. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was designed to protect this data from being mishandled or stolen. If you are a Michigan-based business that deals with protected health information (PHI), then […]
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Every industry has codes they need to stick by—and the Department of Defense is no different. In order to ensure the safety and security of all information that could potentially fall into enemy hands, the DoD requires certain businesses to follow the guidelines in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC. What Is CMMC? The […]
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Clear communication can mean the difference between life and death during an emergency. Even if the situation isn’t that serious, it can save your business the time and productivity that’s lost during a crisis. That’s where Everbridge comes in. They are the global leader in critical event management, providing powerful software that helps organizations automate […]
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The true annual cost of one in-house IT employee is in the ballpark of $100,000—depending on benefits. That’s a whole lot of money! We’re not saying, of course, that an in-house IT team isn’t worth it; they make sure your systems are up and running, help keep your data secure, and can solve complex problems […]
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As an IT company, we understand the need for tight cybersecurity measures and standards. But sometimes, all the compliance regulations can blend together in a giant mess! That’s why we’re here to help you understand the changes to CMMC 2.0 and how the expectations have been streamlined. In November of 2021, the Department of Defense […]
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Every industry has a set of suggestions or guidelines that they recommend businesses follow in order to help ensure the safety and security of their products or services. For example, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce that provides recommendations for how businesses […]
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will start holding companies that have government contracts—and receive federal funding—accountable if they’ve put US information or systems at risk. Using the False Claims Act, the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative will seek out cybersecurity fraud committed by companies receiving federal grants and contracts. This announcement […]
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Many of us understand that outdated software has known security vulnerabilities. What about hardware? When most of us think about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the threats that come to mind are those that target software. These are not only the most apparent to the average user, they’re also the ones that frequently make headlines. For many businesses, […]
