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[ Categories ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Security](https://datalyst.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/category.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) ## [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security?format=feed&type=rss) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You](https://datalyst.net/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you) Friday, 18 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-18-23/b2ap3_large_businessOwner_608204931_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you "That False Sense of Security is Going to Bite You") Cybersecurity is important. Scroll through a few pages of our blog and you’ll see article after article talking about threats and ways to make yourself and your business less vulnerable to cyberthreats. As an IT professional, however, I’d be so much happier if the state of the world didn’t require such a massive effort just to protect oneself and we could just talk about cool stuff you can do with modern technology all the time! But alas, strong cybersecurity is crucial to virtually any organization, and it’s becoming even more important by the month. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/that-false-sense-of-security-is-going-to-bite-you) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack) Tuesday, 15 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1141/b2ap3_large_567527548_phishing_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack "The Ultimate Guide for Spotting a Scam or Phishing Attack") Cybercriminals have been resorting to clever scams to steal personal information and gain access to company networks. They also use these types of social-engineered scams to distribute malware and cause other problems for organizations. We encourage you to take this blog post and share it around your office, or even print it out to help your employees and colleagues prevent dangerous threats and embarrassing mistakes from happening. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Spam](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/spam) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-ultimate-guide-for-spotting-a-scam-or-phishing-attack) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?](https://datalyst.net/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down) Friday, 11 August 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/August_2023/08-11-23/b2ap3_large_securityKeysandLock_170876896_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down "Won’t More IT Security Just Slow Me Down?") When I was a kid, there was a Tex Avery cartoon where Droopy Dog was chasing down a crook who escaped from jail. There was a particular scene where the crook (I think it was a wolf in a black-and-white striped jumpsuit) takes a bus, a plane, a ship, and a taxi to a secluded cabin, and then closes a series of increasingly complex doors with a large number of locks, in order to hide away from the pursuing cartoon basset hound. Of course, when he turns around, exhausted by all the effort he puts in, he realizes that Droopy is standing right behind him, and greets him with a monotone “hello.” I haven’t seen this cartoon since I was 7 years old, but I almost always think about it when I am using multi-factor authentication. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [2FA](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/2fa) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/wont-more-it-security-just-slow-me-down) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) Monday, 31 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-31-23/b2ap3_large_healthHacker_423259293_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data "The Reasons Why Hackers Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Healthcare Data") When it comes to valuable data, hackers will go out of their way to try and steal it, placing businesses in dangerous situations. In particular, healthcare data is attractive to hackers, and considering how lucrative the prospect of healthcare data is, companies need to take extra precautions to protect it. But what is it about healthcare data that makes it so attractive, anyway? Let’s dig into the consequences of potential attacks on healthcare data. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/the-reasons-why-hackers-can-t-keep-their-hands-off-healthcare-data) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) Monday, 17 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-17-23/b2ap3_large_securityBreach_621202850_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach "Steps You Need to Take If You Are the Victim of a Network Breach") The threats for businesses to get hacked or deal with data breaches of some type are more pressing now than at any other time in the digital age. It’s as if there are thousands of cat burglars on the prowl looking for a way into your business. If one of them is successful, it can bring some severe consequences for your business including financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal issues. In this week’s blog we will go through some of the actions you need to take in the case of a network breach. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/steps-you-need-to-take-if-you-are-the-victim-of-a-network-breach) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) Thursday, 13 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1113/b2ap3_large_144104970_healthcare_security_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals "Another Massachusetts Healthcare Organization Hit by Cybercriminals") I just want to come out and say it: if your business has any interaction with the healthcare industry, you need to have your cybersecurity audited. While we certainly didn’t need another example of why this is so important, the ransomware attack aimed at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has given us one. Tags: [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/another-massachusetts-healthcare-organization-hit-by-cybercriminals) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of) Friday, 07 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/July_2023/07-07-23/b2ap3_large_ransomwareHacker_554578509_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of "3 Scary Things About Ransomware That You Should be Wary Of") Ransomware is one of the more dangerous threats out there for businesses of all industries and sizes. To help emphasize just how dangerous it is, however, you have to look past the initial threat of having to pay a ransom and look at the other risks associated with it. We’re here to try to get the point across that ransomware is something your business should absolutely be taking seriously. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/3-scary-things-about-ransomware-that-you-should-be-wary-of) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats](https://datalyst.net/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats) Thursday, 06 July 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1108/b2ap3_large_535348983_SPAM_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats "Slicing Through Spam Cuts Back on Saltier Threats") We’re all well aware of the annoying nuisance that is junk email. In fact, we’re all so used to it, that it’s pretty easy to dismiss it as an irritating fact of life, when it still has the potential to be very harmful. As a business owner, you need to be aware of the threats that lurk in your employees’ inboxes, because spam, and phishing attacks in particular, are the leading attack vector of some of the worst cyberattacks out there. Tags: [Spam](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/spam) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/slicing-through-spam-cuts-back-on-saltier-threats) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) Friday, 23 June 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/June_2023/06-23-23/b2ap3_large_ransomware_104924694_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted "Ask a Tech: All Your Questions About Ransomware, Decrypted") Ransomware is such a common occurrence these days that it has entered the public discourse, but we also want to note that it’s such an important topic to discuss with your team that you can never talk about it enough. We want to address some of the most common questions we get asked about ransomware and what can be done about it. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware) [Ransomware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/ransomware) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/ask-a-tech-all-your-questions-about-ransomware-decrypted) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant) Wednesday, 31 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-31-23/b2ap3_large_compliance_381348006_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant "Data Security Key to Staying HIPAA Compliant") The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a regulation passed by the US congress in 1996 to help streamline the healthcare system while maintaining individual ePI privacy over individuals’ health records. This regulation was put in place to allow people to transfer their health coverage, but also to minimize the risk individuals take on as far as fraud and abuse of their health records is concerned. This week we’d thought we’d discuss four ways your technology can help your organization keep its HIPAA compliance. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Data Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-security) [Data Privacy](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-privacy) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/data-security-key-to-staying-hipaa-compliant) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions) Monday, 22 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-22-23/b2ap3_large_cybersecurity_burnout_599068495_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions "Is Your Team Becoming Desensitized to Your Business’ Cybersecurity Precautions?") Password changes, multi-factor authentication, and countless changes in policy and procedure can make daily workflows more and more complicated. Cybersecurity can truly be a pain—a necessary pain, granted—but a pain nevertheless, and one that can gradually lead to burnout if you aren’t careful. Let’s go over how to mitigate the likelihood of it. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Users](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/users) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-team-becoming-desensitized-to-your-business-cybersecurity-precautions) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule) Friday, 19 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-19-23/b2ap3_large_FTC_Safeguard_166392175_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule "What Your Organization Needs to Know About the FTC Safeguard Rule") The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has put together a Safeguard Rule to help establish guidelines for how businesses store and interact with customer information. Enacted in 2003, this rule was recently revamped in 2021 to stay relevant with the latest technology used by businesses. Let’s look at some of the policies and procedures that your business needs to know about the FTC Safeguard Rule. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Technology](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/technology) [Regulations](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/regulations) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-your-organization-needs-to-know-about-the-ftc-safeguard-rule) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see) Wednesday, 17 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-17-23/b2ap3_large_qrcodes_169266026_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see "Don’t Be So Quick to Scan Every QR Code You See") There is no denying that Quick Response codes—better known as QR codes—are a handy little invention. Just a few years ago, many businesses heavily adopted these contactless communication tools, allowing customers with a smartphone to access menus, documents, and more with ease. Having said that, we unfortunately can’t deny that cybercriminals are taking advantage of how handy QR codes are, too. Tags: [Internet](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet) [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing) [Mobile Device](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-device) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/don-t-be-so-quick-to-scan-every-qr-code-you-see) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for) Friday, 12 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-12-23/b2ap3_large_scamTargets_482591901_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for "Are You Being Phished? 4 Things to Look Out For") Your business’ computing infrastructure is a pretty resilient system. It has all types of tools added on to keep malicious code, bad actors, and even sabotage from ruining the good thing you have. This reliability has led to hackers changing the way that they go about their business. Nowadays, most of the attacks that affect businesses are phishing attacks. In today’s blog we will go through the elements of a phishing attack and how you can protect your business from them. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-you-being-phished-4-things-to-look-out-for) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law) Thursday, 11 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1077/b2ap3_large_196017519_data_breach_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law "What You Need to Do After a Breach, According to the Data Breach Notification Law") Data breaches are serious threats, particularly for businesses here in Massachusetts, where we have things like the Data Breach Notification Law to contend with. In the interest of keeping your business on the right side of the law, let’s review what this law requires of you. Tags: [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance) [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/what-you-need-to-do-after-a-breach-according-to-the-data-breach-notification-law) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security) Wednesday, 10 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-10-23/b2ap3_large_security_582022698_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security "How Schofield’s Laws of Computing Can Benefit Your Business’ Security") There are quite a few platitudes that we support, in terms of business IT. Some that we haven’t really touched on, however, are Schofield's Laws of Computing. Let’s fix that today by reviewing where they came from, and what these laws entail. Tags: [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-schofield-s-laws-of-computing-can-benefit-your-business-security) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance](https://datalyst.net/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance) Tuesday, 09 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/1072/b2ap3_large_576133511_cybersecurity_insurance_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance "Stay Ahead of Cyberthreats: Compliance Requirements for Massachusetts Business Insurance") ## Massachusetts Businesses are Required to Meet Certain Cybersecurity Compliances for Business Insurance As technology advances, the potential for cyberattacks and data breaches has increased, putting sensitive information and the reputation of a company at risk. Massachusetts has recognized the importance of protecting businesses from cyberthreats and has implemented certain cybersecurity compliances for business insurance. In this article, we will discuss what these compliances entail, why they are necessary, and how businesses can meet them. Tags: [IT Services](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/it-services) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Small Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/small-business) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/stay-ahead-of-cyberthreats-compliance-requirements-for-massachusetts-business-insurance) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)](https://datalyst.net/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle) Wednesday, 03 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-03-23/b2ap3_large_passwordDay_591942944_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle "Tomorrow is World Password Day (But Passwords Are Just Half the Battle)") Did you know that tomorrow is World Password Day, 2023? As the result of a campaign to spread awareness of the importance of sufficiently secure passwords, it has become an annual reminder of how critical sufficient passwords are to proper cybersecurity…despite passwords not being sufficient protection on their own. In light of tomorrow’s observance, let’s take some time to review why passwords are important to get right, and what else you need to have in place. Tags: [Passwords](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/passwords) [Holiday](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/holiday) [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/tomorrow-is-world-password-day-but-passwords-are-just-half-the-battle) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) Monday, 01 May 2023 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_shared/May_2023/05-01-23/b2ap3_large_smartHomeIoT_553986718_400.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home "How to Secure Your IoT Devices at Home") The Internet of Things is everywhere and that means that it’s important to understand how much of a potential security risk these devices can be. From smart speakers to smartphones, it's important that you understand how these devices can create problematic situations. In this week’s blog we will discuss how you can protect yourself against IoT vulnerabilities at home. Tags: [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security) [Internet of Things](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home#comments) [ Continue reading](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-secure-your-iot-devices-at-home) [ ![Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_avatar/808_808_blogauthor.png) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) ## [Do You Have the Right Impression of Hackers?](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-have-the-right-impression-of-hackers) Wednesday, 22 May 2019 [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu) [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security) [ ![blog-utm](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/138/b2ap3_large_blog-utm.jpg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/do-you-have-the-right-impression-of-hackers "blog-utm") There tends to be a few very specific ideas of what a hacker looks like, primarily thanks to popular culture. Whether one pictures a hooded figure furiously typing in a darkened technology haven, or a social outcast that has made camp in his parents’ basement, there is a predisposition (almost a prejudice) that warps our perspective of cyberattacks and those who carry them out. This is perhaps what makes them so dangerous to businesses. 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