IPRO Blog
January 10th, 2019 by admin
Data backups make sure your important data is kept safe in case of data loss or disaster. Backing up your data should be part of any solid network security plan. It can be more complicated when you need to back up data for multiple computers connected on a large network. A network security assessment...
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December 27th, 2018 by admin
Businesses adopt VoIP technology because it offers many advantages over traditional phone systems. With VoIP, you get an integrated system that gives you access to email, voicemail, and contact lists. You can also use VoIP for video conferences and communicating with people all over the world. For all...
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November 22nd, 2018 by admin
Do you use the internet in your business? If so, you need a firewall no matter what you do. Let’s take a look at what it is and how it protect you from threats. What is a Firewall? In building construction, a firewall keeps a fire from spreading to different parts of a building. Computer network firewalls...
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October 4th, 2018 by admin
It’s a fact: by 2019, the costs of cybercrime will reach an all-time high at $2 trillion. What does this mean for your business? It means that if you aren’t actively preparing a defense against cyberattacks, your business may not survive if one happens. The chances of it actually happening to your business...
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February 22nd, 2018 by admin
Cloud computing has taken the world by storm, and nowhere is that more evident than in the healthcare industry. Not only is the idea of embracing new technology baked into the industry itself, but the needs to switch from CAPEX to OPEX are extremely high. When software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies...
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January 25th, 2018 by admin
Your patients’ health probably ranks at the top of your daily concerns as a healthcare provider. Which means you already know that preventative care is far less expensive than care after the patient is sick. Wellness checkups, healthy eating habits, getting plenty of rest… All are associated with...
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January 18th, 2018 by admin
A good Texas Hold Em’ player is an expert at assessing risk and then calling, raising or folding based on the data they observe. Poker is all about information availability and analysis, but players must operate on limited information and assumptions. There’s no definite way to know what cards the competition...
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January 11th, 2018 by admin
Here in Texas, we have a saying: The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket. As a business, you already know it's difficult to increase revenue. Not to mention how important it is to maximize the revenue already in your streams. But you might not realize how much...
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September 21st, 2017 by admin
There’s a big difference between thinking your data is safe and knowing your data is safe. If you simply think your data is safe, we can safely assume two things. For starters, it indicates that you don’t know what measures are in place towards your data security. Secondly, it means that you’re not up-to-speed...
Posted in: Blog, Cybersecurity
June 29th, 2017 by admin
What is the biggest threat to your network security? Most people instantly picture someone from far away, holding a laptop computer and wearing a ski mask (seriously, why are they always wearing ski masks?). However, that’s rarely the case. Your employees can be your greatest asset, but they can also...
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June 22nd, 2017 by admin
There’s no way around it: If you’re running a business, you need to protect your data. Don’t forget that your clients are also relying on you to keep their data safe. It can be hard to keep everything totally secure, which is why you need a network security specialist to handle it for you. Network...
Posted in: Blog, Network Security
June 8th, 2017 by admin
You’re browsing your emails, like any other day. You notice that you received an email from an unknown sender, with an attachment. You’re intrigued. You open the attachment, but nothing happens. Moments later, your computer give you errors, saying you can’t access your files because they’re locked, and...
Posted in: Blog, Ransomware
December 15th, 2016 by admin
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a policy instituted in 1996 to ensure the protection of the health records of private citizens. It is most widely known for guaranteeing doctor-patient confidentiality. The law, however, extends far beyond its most well-known provisions....
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September 22nd, 2016 by admin
Security has always been important to successful businesses. No merchant would dare travel the Silk Road without hiring armed guards to fend off robbers during the journey. Caravans in the Wild West were often flanked by hired guns to protect people and cargo. Threats in the modern workplace may look...
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September 10th, 2015 by admin
Healthcare data is a prime target for cybercriminals. While the bigger breaches are publicized, some of the more common intrusions are not. Right now, a breach is occurring and no one knows about it. Medical information is worth ten times more than financial information such as credit card numbers and...
Posted in: Blog, Healthcare
