Healthcare and Cybersecurity
As Managed Service Providers, you likely look at the world through ‘tech-colored glasses’. While your business may focus on one vertical, in general, you’re able to support a business regardless of what they do or where their focus is, because you see them as a client with a technical infrastructure that you support. What they focus on isn’t necessarily your concern.
Two Questions About Ransomware That Every MSP Should Ask Clients
1. What would you do if a ransomware attack impacted your business for more than 2 weeks?
Most MSPs are really good at backing up and restoring data. That is a core service that MSPs provide to their clients. It would be natural for a client to minimize the impact of downtime of a ransomware attack. MSPs need to discuss the impact of ransomware on systems that are not managed by the MSP.
The Ransomware Gamble
Being on guard can be exhausting in any situation. Learning behaviors that can offset the risk of danger can help, but it isn’t always a failsafe solution. Such is the case with ransomware. You need to know the signs to look for when it comes to dangerous links in phishing emails, attachments that seem like they could be legitimate, or scams that direct you to a fraudulent webpage so that you can avoid potential catastrophe. This can be done via training programs that are ongoing and keep you always learning new approaches and tactics as they change (which is constantly!)
Evolution Is a Process
In the past year, we’ve all seen how changes can be thrown at us unexpectedly. We are presented with the need to evolve and grow in ways that can sometimes feel uncomfortable, or even rushed when the landscape that we work within changes.
Despite how it may feel at the time, this is usually a good thing. We learn what our capabilities are, and we may adapt to learn new behaviors and see new strengths rise within us.
Bringing More Than Your Laptop Back to the Office
Working from home. It was fun while it lasted for many of us. Some people are scrambling to get back to the office to escape makeshift dining room desks that compete with family life and chaos, or just crave the social interaction and other structure that office environments provide. You might be in a combination situation, where you are putting in hours both at home and in the office. Either way, you’re back, and you’re ready to go.
Getting the Message Out There
The three largest network morning news shows are often what Americans have on in the background as we get ready for work or school. You’ll find the headlines, pop culture, and maybe some shopping bargains from time to time. They generally cover the top stories of the day but are not known for their likelihood to always address the hard-hitting stories in detail.
Cyber Insurance
As an adult, it is likely that you’re at least carrying one insurance policy. Life, renters, auto, home…. In fact, it is very likely that you have multiple policies that provide coverage for each and every aspect of your life. This coverage continues beyond your “stuff” and into your well-being with health insurance. While needed to take care of the everyday doctor visits and prescriptions, it becomes essential when faced with catastrophic events that result in huge medical bills. Unfortunately, these are the events that are unexpected, and have rendered many uninsured individuals into bankruptcy as a result of lack of coverage.
Build A Human Firewall In Minutes!
All of the minutes add up!
There’s a lot to do when it comes to keeping up with multiple clients who are often in “crisis mode” or reacting to things that they might not understand, which can lead to panic. You need to have solutions that deploy quickly and do the job right the first time.
Down the Pipeline
Just as it seemed we might be seeing clear skies ahead in terms of the pandemic, another dark cloud began to rise on the horizon. The Colonial Pipeline breach hit the news and many people began to panic. We were all too familiar with uncertainty of the future and last year’s toilet paper rush was replaced with people filling gasoline in plastic containers of all sorts and sizes.
Guest Blog: Network Design Consultants
This week we welcome Scott McClain, owner of Network Design Consultants as he discusses his experience as an MSP with healthcare clients and how his partnership with Breach Secure Now has contributed to that.
After speaking with dozens of medical professionals, we realized the lack of understanding and confusion surrounding HIPAA Compliance. We also have found that most practices are not HIPAA compliant at all. To add to the problem, there are many companies offering “HIPAA Compliance” solutions that they package and sell to the medical community.