MDL Technology | MDL Technology

Mar122018

Why Companies Should Conduct a Monthly Cybersecurity Audit

Cybercrime damage costs are set to hit six trillion dollars by 2021. Last year, made headlines with the largest ransomware attack in history, WannaCry. Needless to say, cybercrime is on the rise and organizations need to be prepared. Organizations that leave their companies vulnerable to cyber attacks risk losing business and crucial data. A monthly cybersecurity audit helps businesses prevent being victims of cybercrime. Here are some steps that should be included in a cybersecurity audit: Check that all software is up to date. Regardless of the size of your organization, it’s critical that employee devices are operating on the most current software. Outdated software is a common culprit…

Details

March 12, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Mar52018

The Benefits of Outsourcing Managed IT Services

In today’s digital landscape, organizations must adapt the technological changes and adopt new technologies in order to improve their operations and customer experience. Even small to midsize organizations will not be able to scale their business without a stable IT infrastructure. Many organizations don’t have the resources for an adequate in-house IT department. This is when an outsourced managed IT services company becomes crucial. Below are some of the benefits of outsourcing IT through a managed services provider. Lower Labor Costs The search for adequate IT staff can be challenging, and the hiring and training process can be very expensive. An outsourced managed services provider cuts out…

Details

March 5, 2018IT Managed ServicesBy mdltechadmin

Feb262018

Free and Open Source Software Month is a Reminder of the Need for Cybersecurity

February is Free and Open Source Software month (FOSS). If you’ve ever used Mozilla Firefox web browser, Thunderbird email, PHP scripting, or Apache web server, then you’ve used open source programs. Open source software (OSS) is distributed with its source code available for modification by anyone, turning software development into a collaborative process. Open source has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, with opinions falling strongly in both the pro and con categories. Supporters tout OSS as an innovative concept that essentially crowd-sources software development for rapid evolution, bug identification and repair, readily available community support, and complete customization. Another boon, of course, is that it’s…

Details

February 26, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Feb162018

Olympic Games Hit with Cyberattack

Olympic officials and cybersecurity experts are attributing Internet disruptions during last week’s Olympic opening ceremony were the result of a cyberattack. Jihye Lee, a spokesman for the PyeongChang Organizing Committee, confirmed the news Sunday, saying, “The technology issues experienced Friday night were caused by a cyberattack.” The first signs of trouble arose when the website and internal systems of the winter games were taken offline during the opening ceremony in PyeongChang on Friday, after hackers detonated their probes inside the network, according to Sky News. News outlets had issues reporting on the event because the hackers knocked out the WiFi. Analysis by researchers at the cybersecurity intelligence wing…

Details

February 16, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Feb92018

Why CRM Software is Essential for Retailers

In 2018, adopting a CRM software should be a number one priority for retailers. With retail sales expected to go above $27 trillion by 2020, it’s critical for retailers to provide their clients with incredible experiences and outdo their competitors. The establishment of a positive relationship between a retailer and customer is essential to producing repeat store visits and sales. Here are a few reasons why a CRM is crucial to a retailers success: Marketing and sales teams become more cohesive. CRM software gives a marketing team the ability to execute campaigns and manage content based on big data and predictive analytics. A CRM gives the sales team the…

Details

February 9, 2018UncategorizedBy mdltechadmin

Feb22018

Why Healthcare Organizations Need A Disaster Recovery Plan

Unlike other businesses, downtime can be deadly for hospitals and clinics. Whether downtime is caused by a malware attack, natural disaster or an unexpected power outage, the consequences can be serious. Downtime for a healthcare organization means that doctors and staff cannot access or share critical data stored digitally or use certain medical equipment. It’s imperative healthcare providers devise and implement disaster recovery and contingency planning to prevent, or at least minimize, downtime, according to CIO. A disaster recovery plan should include things like keeping machines and surgical instruments operating and maintaining the network infrastructure so staff can access and share patient data. An important element of…

Details

February 2, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Jan302018

Municipal Organizations Need Cybersecurity

Municipal entities are responsible for storing personal records of citizens. Birth certificates, mortgage documents, medical records and Social Security numbers are just some of the sensitive data they collect and store. Citizens rely on municipal organizations to keep their data private and protected, which cannot be accomplished without a proper cybersecurity program. According to CIO, the vast majority of public agencies lack a clear cybersecurity plan. This is troubling when you think about the amount of personal data hackers could steal. There are several factors that cause a lack of sufficient cybersecurity programs in municipal organizations. Here are a few: Lack of training. Employees of municipal organizations…

Details

January 30, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Jan152018

Cybersecurity Tips for Healthcare Organizations

When you go to a doctor or medical professional, you expect your information to be kept private. That’s because it’s the responsibility of medical organizations to keep your health records confidential. This expectation can be complicated in today’s digital world, especially when healthcare providers face numerous cybersecurity threats from ransomware and other cyber attacks. A recent study found that 72 percent of all healthcare malware attacks in 2016 were ransomware. Healthcare organizations need to have reliable cybersecurity to protect sensitive information. Read on as we detail some savvy cybersecurity tips for healthcare organizations in 2018. Update cybersecurity procedures and protocols. Employees need to be trained on procedures to…

Details

January 15, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Jan82018

Cybersecurity Tips for Accounting Firms in 2018

It’s hardly a revelation that accountants and accounting firms hold sensitive information about their clients. From social security numbers to addresses, hackers are constantly seeking to obtain sensitive data, a task that can be alarmingly easy if firms don’t have proper cybersecurity measures in place. That’s why accountants need to be motivated now more than ever vigilant about protecting their client data. In fact, a recent study showed that in the last year 500 million financial records have been stolen in data breaches and other hacks. Small accounting firms may think they can be protected by the veil of obscurity, but hackers often aim for small firms precisely…

Details

January 8, 2018Cyber SecurityBy mdltechadmin

Dec292017

Kansas City Managed Services 2018 Cloud Computing Predictions

In case you hadn’t heard, 2018 is predicted to be a big year for cloud computing. In fact, the total global public cloud market will be $178B in 2018, up from $146B in 2017, and will continue to grow at a 22 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to Forbes. With 79 percent of companies now running workloads in the cloud, split almost evenly between public and private cloud, what does the new year hold for cloud computing? Here are some 2018 cloud computing predictions: The Hybrid Cloud There has been a lot of hype around the hybrid cloud, and that’s only expected to grow in 2018. The…

Details

December 29, 2017Computer SecurityBy mdltechadmin