Are You Complying with the SHIELD Act?

Effective March 21, 2020, the New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (or SHIELD Act) aims to protect the data privacy of New York residents. Businesses with NY clients must comply by implementing administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. Failure to comply can result in irreparable damage to your business reputation and steep fines.…

Are vCIO Services Your Key to Success?

You can’t run a company without technology. Whether it’s industry-specific apps, cloud tools that let you work from anywhere, high speed internet to get things done faster, or the peace of mind that comes with a strong cyber security program, technology helps give your business a competitive edge. Many large corporations hire a Chief Information…

cloud collaboration with microsoft 365

9 Benefits of Microsoft 365

Office 365 is now Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 combines the office productivity apps you know and love (such as Outlook, Word, and Excel) with cloud services, simple device management, and superior security. The convenience of one tool for all your cloud collaboration and productivity needs makes it easier to get things done – fast; advanced…

What is a vCIO?

For a moment, think of a home inspection. The inspector may take a cursory assessment of the main structural components of the home – the roof, the siding, the foundation. Are they crucial to the structural integrity of the house? Absolutely. Are they the only factors that determine the comprehensive value, safety, and appeal of…

Should Your MSP & MSSP Be the Same Company?

Managed services is the practice of outsourcing your business technology’s proactive maintenance and monitoring needs to a third party provider to help improve operations and cut costs. A managed services provider (MSP) provides these services. Managed security services adds an extra level of protection to your business infrastructure by providing all MSP services with additional…

What is UTM?

What is unified threat management? It sounds pretty complicated, doesn’t it? Unified threat management (UTM) is simply the integration of several security tools into one, streamlined console. This consolidation of cyber security safeguards reduces the complexity often associated with SMB security. In addition to being much easier to manage, an all-in-one UTM solution also offers…

Updates to Vermont Breach Notification Law

Vermont is one of the most recent states to update its data breach notification laws. Bill S-110 was signed into law by Governor Phil Scott on March 5, 2020. These changes to Vermont’s Security Breach Notice Act, effective July 1st, include revisions to breach notification requirements, an expansion on PII, and the addition of a student…