In today’s digital landscape, information is one of the most valuable assets any organisation owns. From customer records and financial data to intellectual property and operational systems, businesses rely on secure information to operate effectively and maintain trust with their customers. As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, organisations are placing greater[…] Read
Published by Jennifer Montehermoso, Qbit IT Solutions
Quick answer: Yes, when implemented honestly. NIST 800-171 is considered more effective at actually keeping bad actors out than many comparable frameworks specifically because it’s prescriptive: it tells you exactly what has to be in place (like requiring FIPS encryption for CUI or maintaining an authorized user list) rather than leaving you to design your[…] Read
Published by stacey flores, Justice IT Consulting LLC
Medical practices hold the most intimate details of human lives, from diagnoses and treatments to genetic markers. Because patient data directly impacts patient safety, healthcare providers face an immense responsibility. This high-stakes environment makes the industry a primary target for cybercriminals. This threat puts small to mid-sized healthcare organizations in a difficult position. Many operate[…] Read
As cyber threats become more sophisticated and more frequent, protecting your users, business data and IT infrastructure is no longer optional. Every organisation needs security controls that are capable of keeping pace with the risks it faces. If your business already depends on Microsoft 365 for day-to-day work, you may already have access to security[…] Read
ERP modernization is becoming the dividing line between organizations that can adapt quickly and those trapped by outdated systems. As legacy ERP platforms create operational bottlenecks, data silos, and rising maintenance costs, businesses are under increasing pressure to modernize. While modernization promises greater agility and innovation, a poorly executed ERP transformation can disrupt operations, increase[…] Read
Every IT leader at a regulated small or midsized business knows the feeling. The audit notice lands, a certification deadline appears on the calendar, and the patchwork of vendors, aging policies, and undocumented controls that felt manageable last quarter suddenly becomes the only thing anyone can think about. The ticket closed, but the problem did not.[…] Read
How do you empower your team to innovate with AI while protecting systems, data, customers, and internal users? An AI governance framework can solve this challenge. The key is to choose the right framework(s) for your industry, your use cases, and your regulatory requirements. This can get complex, which is why many companies turn to AI[…] Read
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business. Employees are using AI to summarize documents, draft emails, analyze information, create content, automate repetitive tasks, and support decision-making. For business leaders, the question is no longer whether employees will use AI. The more important question is whether that use is happening in a way that[…] Read
What is ClickFix? ClickFix is a social engineering technique that the Security Operations team at CloudTech24 are seeing cybercriminals use to trick users into infecting their own devices. Typically, we find that a user is redirected to a fake verification page that impersonates a trusted service such as Cloudflare, Google reCAPTCHA, or a website security check. The[…] Read
Your employees can be your strongest line of defense against cyberattacks, or your biggest cybersecurity risk. The difference often comes down to one thing: ongoing security awareness training. One Click Changed Everything It was just another busy Monday morning. An employee received an email that appeared to come from Microsoft, asking them to verify their[…] Read
