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Nov212018

Law Firm Data Poses a Vulnerability in 2018 and Beyond

There is a plethora of information out there for hackers to target, and no industry is safe, especially law firms. Law firms hold valuable client information including sensitive data which any firm would pay millions to retrieve. Due to new regulations, it is pertinent for law firms to understand their responsibility to protect the data they hold. Facing Reality For those who have been following the news, a number of large firms have been hit by data crises that have cost them massive sums of money, in addition to damaging their reputations. The number of attacks on law firms is only increasing through the years. According to Barkley, roughly 80…

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November 21, 2018UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin

Nov122018

Cyber Security Hygiene Essential For Data Protection

As we talked about in our last blog post, migrating your IT infrastructure to the cloud is a large project that many companies will go or have gone through. With this, there is a misconception that once all of your data is in the cloud, you are done. This is simply not the case. Your data is your most precious resource and should be treated as such, which means you need to be practicing good “security hygiene.” What is Security Hygiene? For those who don’t know, security hygiene is a set of practices that ensure your data and systems are kept safe, according to Forbes. Hackers are constantly coming up…

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November 12, 2018UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin

Nov62018

Increasing Security During Cloud Migration

The cloud provides ease of access for a mobile enterprise, which is slowly becoming the way of the workforce. By storing data in the cloud, anyone who needs access to that information can do so from different devices, even from outside of the office. In the early days of the cloud, this was seen as a faulty way to store your data because of the accessibility to not only your own employees but also to hackers. Since then, there has been a growth in trust for private, public and hybrid clouds as everyone becomes aware of the role they play in fighting off breaches. Cloud Migration Transferring data to the…

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November 6, 2018Cloud ComputingBy mdltechadmin

Oct292018

Successful CRM Techniques for Upcoming Changes

As we head into 2019, the customer relationship management (CRM) landscape is continuing to change, as it has been for the last few years. It has come a long way from the simple days of just storing customer information and contacts to the point of comprising of fully automated marketing systems. In the next year, we will see even more change, which will aim to connect businesses with their customers on a deeper level. CRM Changes to Come CRM systems will no longer be for the sole purpose of converting leads and increasing sales through simple marketing. According to Business 2 Community, the successful CRM of the future will connect…

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October 29, 2018CRMBy mdltechadmin

Oct242018

Cloud Accounting Software Offers Good Alternative To Traditional Software

The way of the world in all industries is now mobile. People are on their phones or laptops to complete work for their companies even if they are not in the office space. This can lead to more work being completed and faster response time to customers or clients. For those in accounting, sometimes this may not be possible, depending on the software your company has chosen to keep track of data, you may be stuck at the office. Types of Accounting Software Accounting software is a strong tool for those who are part of an accounting company. According to Finances Online, it cuts the tedious work of filing everything…

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October 24, 2018Cloud ComputingBy mdltechadmin

Oct152018

City Governments Paying Big For Cybersecurity Breaches

Cities, municipalities and government bodies alike have all been targets of cyber attacks, usually in the form of ransomware that gets in via poor employee cyber practice. According to Security Boulevard, in the past year, Ontario’s Municipal Offices and the Town of Wasaga Beach in Ontario were attacked, leaving their servers useless. A hit closer to home was the big breach in Atlanta that ended with the city opting to spend funds on incident response instead of paying the ransom. In the end, a breach in the system can end up costing the entity thousands, if not millions, of dollars, which leaves other government agencies with the question: how do…

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October 15, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Oct92018

Healthcare Cybersecurity Continues To Be Targeted

While it can be agreed upon by healthcare executives that cybersecurity is very important, new figures show that many are not taking the proper steps to ensure their data is safe. The increased use of electronic patient records leaves information vulnerable. In an industry that is holding incredibly sensitive information like names, addresses and social security numbers, protection should be a top priority. Vulnerabilities in the Healthcare Field According to Healthcare Informatics, studies that analyzed data breaches at healthcare providers, health plans and business associates over the past seven years (2010-2017) found that around 70 percent of all breaches were at healthcare providers. This comes as no surprise, as most…

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October 9, 2018UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin

Oct32018

How A Customer Relationship Management Tool Increases Sales

Sales managers dream of the day their company purchases a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, thinking it will solve all of their problems. However, while a CRM system can help improve sales, it must be utilized properly to have a positive outcome. This includes understanding the upfront dedication that a system needs to be fully integrated and how you can use it to meet sales goals. CRM Starting Point When you first get a CRM system, you either have to commit fully or have it run as a standalone, which can work in most cases. According to Chris Peterson from Security Systems News, many companies start by trying to fully…

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October 3, 2018CRMBy mdltechadmin

Sep262018

Small Businesses Are A Big Target For Cyber Criminals

Small businesses may not seem like an ideal target for cyber criminals looking to make big bucks. However, since large corporations understand that they are at risk for an attack, many companies invest in a good cybersecurity plan. Unfortunately, this leaves the smaller businesses wide open for hackers who are looking to go after an easy target, and for small businesses, a cyber attack can be devastating. The Threat Small businesses have a hard time keeping up in a world where technology is ever-changing, including ways that hackers are infiltrating vulnerable networks. They may take advantage of a bug in a company’s system or an employee who is careless on…

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September 26, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Sep172018

Can Hackers Help Your Company Become More Secure?

When you think of hackers, the image that comes to most people’s minds is a faceless, hooded figure in front of a computer. They’re people who pray on loosely guarded information to make money. They are nameless, and your company may be at risk of their attacks and should be prepared in case you are targeted. A good defense to a hacker, however, could possibly be another hacker. Hackers For Hire Hackers are generally regarded as the enemies of companies, but who is better to find the weak spots in your company’s cybersecurity than those whose goal is to break through it? According to Read IT Quik, hackers…

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September 17, 2018UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin