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December 22, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeEvery successful IT operation has one thing in common: strategy. Years of working with multiple organizations across several industries have taught our team one thing – no two businesses are alike. That means you need an IT plan that is…

Quest Diagnostics Data Breach: The Inside Scoop

December 22, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeQuest Diagnostics is the latest healthcare industry victim to suffer from a data breach at the hands of hackers seeking to steal valuable personal information and other enterprise data. In a recent December 2016 statement, Quest Diagnostics, Inc. stated that…

Avoiding Past Mistakes: The Worst Malware Attacks On Record

December 20, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeThe number of malware attacks has increased over the past five years as hackers become more diligent and effective in their approaches to data theft. A 2015 CNN Money report revealed that over 317 million pieces of malware were created…

Why Businesses Need a Strong Firewall on Their Computer Networks

December 19, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeThere are the obvious reasons for having a firewall – such as preventing viruses, malware, and other cyber threats and attacks – and there are the “indirect” benefits of having a firewall in place. These may be, for instance, the…

The Last Pass Password Manager App is Now on Free Offering

December 16, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeAs announced on LastPass.com, you can now use the password organizing application Last Pass for free on any device. You can download it for free from Last Pass and use it to organize your passwords across all your devices. As…

New Ransomware Warning: Popcorn Time

December 15, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeNew Popcorn Time Ransomware Demands Cash Unless Infected User Agrees to Spread the Virus to Friends We’re Urging Local Individuals and Businesses to be Informed about Latest and Most Sophisticated Cyber Scam The need for cyber security has been on…

Don’t Forget…Book Your 2017 Planning Session

December 15, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeJust a quick reminder. Only a few working days left in 2016. Book your 2017 strategic technology planning session with us today. Call (330) 931-4141 or drop us an email at info@qualityip.com. Save

Weekly Tech Tip: Establish security practices and policies to protect sensitive information

December 14, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeEstablish policies on how employees should handle and protect personally identifiable information and other sensitive data. Clearly outline the consequences of violating your business’s cybersecurity policies. Save

Protecting Patient Records: Electronic Medical Records and the Prevention of Hacking

December 14, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeWith electronic medical record prominence, 1 in 4 data breaches will occur in the healthcare industry this year. Protection of patient records is vital. Medical records contain vital information. Not only are HIPPA laws there to protect the privacy of…

A Few Million Reasons to Minimize Security Risks to your Medical Data Storage Devices

December 13, 2016 | Business IT News, Tips and Information

HomeThe feds are serious about enforcing the HIPAA Privacy rule. When physicians and health care professionals use mobile devices, they trigger HIPAA and can expose their organization to deep trouble and heavy fines unless they are careful. The feds are…