Your IT service company is a valuable asset in ensuring that your IT infrastructure runs smoothly and securely. Secure data storage, reliable IT solutions, and routine IT maintenance are services that many IT providers offer. However, what’s often overlooked is finding an IT service company that provides quality support to your company and to your […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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Nov
Nov
Every business, large or small, needs to meet PCI compliance requirements. Protecting customer data is fundamental in today’s digital world and the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is designed to keep customer data secure. As the landscape of digital transactions continues to evolve and cybercrime continues to rise, it’s crucial for businesses […]
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Nov
The healthcare industry is known for the amounts of sensitive patient information it holds, and the protection of that data is essential. That’s why the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which sets out what is considered protected health information (PHI). In order to ensure that patient information is […]
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Oct
Small business owners have a lot to worry about. In addition to the day-to-day tasks of running a company, they also need to stay up-to-date on the latest security threats and find the right solution to protect their data. In 2022 alone, the costs of cyberattacks went up by 80%. To protect businesses from the […]
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There are few things more important to the success of a business than cybersecurity. Unfortunately, many businesses take it for granted and don’t stay up-to-date on all the threats facing them. These days, it’s not enough to have a firewall and antivirus software – you need to be proactive about your cybersecurity. One way to […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]