data security
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Best Data Security Tools for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

The average cost of a data breach in the United States is $7.91 million. That number alone should be enough to convince you how important data security is for a business. With the right security tools at your disposal, you can reduce the chances of a breach for your company. Not only does this lower…

internal compliance audit
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How Often Should You Conduct an Internal Compliance Audit?

According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, North America, the mission of an internal audit is “to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.” Management systems, like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14001 ISO 9001), provide guidance. They specify documented schedules for internal audits. They stress that…

back up data
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Protect Your Computer: Here is Why You Need to Back up Data for Your Business

It is all gone. Everything you have worked for is gone. Losing data and information can be horrific for anyone, but it can be especially bad for a business. You have financial records, stock records, employee records, and everything else saved into a computer. In one swift moment, if nothing is backed up, a single…

IT challenges
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5 IT Challenges 2018 Threw at Us and How We Responded

Data breaches are not going away. In just the United States alone, from 2005 to 2018, data hacks exposed around 179 million data records. Those responsible for sorting out these security issues are also the same ones working to help fix minor day-to-day computer tech concerns. This reality means helping office guy Larry who cannot…

cybersecurity and cyber attacks
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2018’s Top Five Misconceptions About Cybersecurity and Cyber Attacks

If you would like your company to thrive and avoid liabilities, it is important that you get a handle on cybersecurity and cyber attacks. Businesses that do not get these matters under control can be in for a world of hurt since these attacks are evolving and becoming more frequent. For instance, in the most…

non-profit requirements
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The Five Best Office 365 Accounting Integrations in 2018

You have founded an amazing non-profit that is helping the world. The last thing you want is to lose your tax-exempt status because of some basic paperwork mistakes. In fact, you could face huge fines for not protecting donor information or keeping clear records of the money coming in and how it is being used….

Office 365 accounting integrations
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The Five Best Office 365 Accounting Integrations in 2018

Office 365 has revolutionized the traditional Microsoft Office suite. It has moved these essential software tools from your local computers to the cloud. For small- to medium-sized businesses, it can be a cost-effective option to access your favorite Microsoft Office apps without having to purchase expensive software upgrades. Plus, the cloud allows you to give…

business continuity plan for engineering companies
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The Importance of Business Continuity for Engineering Companies

Do you own an engineering company? Are you prepared to keep your business running after a natural disaster or another event? If you are not, then you are not alone. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, 25 percent of businesses close their doors for good after a major disaster in their area….

internal audit for insurance industries
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5 Major Reasons for the Regular Audit of Insurance Companies

Does your insurance company meet its objectives? Is everyone on your team using ethical business and IT practices? What is the business culture? Are your IT systems working properly? Are things organized as they should be? With almost 6,000 insurance companies in the U.S. in 2016, it is clear that you need a process to…

healthcare challenges in compliance
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Health Care Challenges Medical Offices Face Regarding Regulatory Compliance

Are you doing enough to protect your medical office and patients? You are not the only medical office leader facing this burning question. Research shows that there are more than a million medical doctors in the United States, all of which have patients and their sensitive data. As the evolving health care industry continues to…

data backup for legal professionals
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Why Legal Professionals Are at Risk Without Data Backup

The most egregious error any lawyer or legal professional can make is failing to have a data backup. Last year, there were more than 1,500 data breaches. These breaches led to the exposure of more than 178 million records. Thus far, this year that number is at 668 data breaches and 22 million exposed records….