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Preventing insider threats in the healthcare sector

Insider threats are security risks that come from within your organization. They could be any of your current or former employees, contractors, or associates who have knowledge about your computer systems and can expose your data. They are a major issue in many industries, the healthcare sector included.

Keyboard shortcuts you can use in Windows 10

Technology makes work easier, and something as simple as keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time. If you have a Windows 10 computer, then you may find these keyboard shortcuts very handy.

Snap

If you’ve never used Snap, then you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features.

Why an SSD is better than an HDD for your Mac

There’s no question that solid state drives (SSDs) are better than hard disk drives (HDDs) for personal computers and Macs. SSDs will significantly enhance your machines’ performance in ways you may not have imagined. Here are a few specific benefits to Mac when you replace HDDs with SSDs.

They’re more reliable

Most consumer SSDs use NAND flash memory, a type of nonvolatile storage technology that doesn’t require power to retain data.

Zero trust and how it can protect your healthcare practice

How much do you trust your employees when it comes to keeping your data safe? While you might trust them to some degree, you may have doubts about how well they adhere to cybersecurity best practices.

And you would be right — insider attacks are one of the biggest threats to business cybersecurity today.

5 Benefits of mobile device management for healthcare

Healthcare providers are relying on mobile technologies more than ever for doing work and communicating with practitioners, staff, and patients. Wireless networks and portable devices in the healthcare setting have their benefits, and IT staff must have controls like mobile device management (MDM) software to efficiently maintain and manage the security and privacy required by federal regulations.

5 Signs that your law firm’s IT is falling behind

In today’s cutthroat legal industry, having a team of skilled lawyers alone no longer guarantees success. To stay competitive, law firms must also have optimized business IT so they can increase their efficiency, and consequently improve client satisfaction.

6 Compelling reasons to not jailbreak your iPad

For most users, the iPad is fantastic just as it is. It’s easy to use and there are myriad apps and content available to download from the App Store. But there are people who aren’t too happy with the restrictions that Apple imposes on how they can control and customize their device.

Top 5 ways managed IT services can help your law firm

Technological advancements in the legal industry have enabled many law firms to operate more efficiently. But with convenience also comes cybersecurity risks. Not only do law firms hold a huge amount of personally identifiable information (PII) that is valuable to hackers, but they also use outdated technologies that can be easily infiltrated.