Quick Summary The closet risk: Stashing old computers in a back room puts your clinic at serious risk for a data breach. Deleting is not enough: Wiping a hard drive or hitting “factory reset” does not actually remove the electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) left behind. Physical destruction is required: The only way to guarantee…

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LTO Tapes stored at Augusta Data Storage, the gold standard in air gapped offline backups

We live in an era of “Cloud First.” We back up our phones, servers, and documents to the cloud. It’s convenient, fast, and usually secure. But in 2026, “usually” isn’t good enough. Security experts have identified a disturbing shift in cybercrime tactics. Ransomware has learned how to jump. It used to just infect your laptop.…

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Information security in 2026 is facing a real crisis of trust. The challenge no longer stops at preventing network hacks. AI-powered deepfakes and phishing scams are becoming the new norm for criminals, making even familiar emails or calls suspect.  While your IT team works hard to secure the network, many businesses forget about a major…

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A pile of personal documents prepared for an end of year document purge

The end of the year is a great time to clean out closets and get organized for a fresh start. But what about that growing pile of paperwork in your home office? In 2024 alone, consumers lost a staggering $12.5 billion to fraud, and the FTC received over 2.6 million reports of identity theft. While…

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A representation of an encrypted network, a staple of securing sensitive information.

Every business, no matter its size, handles information that needs to be kept safe. We’re talking about everything from employee records and financial data to customer files and proprietary plans. As we’ve covered before, protecting this data is essential for keeping your customers’ trust and following privacy laws. But with so many options available, you…

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Think your personal data is safe? With around 45% of Americans having had their personal information compromised in the past 5 years, data breaches are more common than you think. Sometimes the signs of a breach are hiding in plain sight. But how can you tell if your information has been compromised? Spotting the warning…

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Did you know your child could be a target for identity theft before they even learn to write their name? Yes, even kids can fall victim to identity theft, and it’s more common than you might think. Even if you keep your own personal information under lock and key, your child’s information can be just…

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Protecting sensitive information isn’t just a job for your IT experts—it’s truly a team effort that starts with every employee. Your staff are front and center when it comes to keeping business data safe. In a world where cyber threats are evolving by the day, simply having a policy tucked away in your employee handbook…

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Data can be a company’s greatest asset—if it’s managed well. But as data volumes skyrocket and privacy laws get tougher, it’s clear that businesses need a solid plan to avoid risks. With the right information governance strategy in place, your business can sidestep potential risks while fully leveraging the potential of your data. We’re diving…

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