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##  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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##  [When Securing Your Smartphone, Some Options are Better Than Others](https://datalyst.net/blog/when-securing-your-smartphone-some-options-are-better-than-others)

  Friday, 21 August 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Today’s smartphones are equipped with assorted ways that users can authenticate their identity, from the now old-fashioned PIN to basic biometrics. However, while these options are available on a wide range of phones, not all of them are equally secure. Let’s look a bit closer at these authentication measures to find out which is most effective.

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##  [Four Questions You Need to Ask Yourself About Your Data’s Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/four-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself-about-your-data-s-security)

  Friday, 14 August 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Data security always needs to be considered as one of your most important business priorities. After all, the ramifications of data loss are wide-reaching and severe. To help you ensure that your data security is at the level it needs to be, we’ve put together five questions you need to answer regarding your business’ security preparedness.

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##  [Google and Apple Pushed a COVID-19 Exposure Notification Setting to Your Phone. Here is Everything You Need to Know](https://datalyst.net/blog/google-and-apple-pushed-a-covid-19-exposure-notification-setting-to-your-phone-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know)

  Monday, 03 August 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Many users are noticing or just starting to hear about Google and Apple’s initiative to work with local governments to provide an easy way to help users prevent getting infected with COVID-19. The idea is that, if a local or state government wanted to build an app for users that would tell them if people nearby have been tested positive for COVID-19, they would get a notification on their phone.

This, of course, raises many questions and concerns about privacy, but a lot of people are being warned that this has been forced onto their phones already, and that just simply isn’t the case. Let’s take a look.

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##  [How to Avoid the Influence of a Phishing Scam](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-avoid-the-influence-of-a-phishing-scam)

  Friday, 31 July 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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Phishing emails are a real problem for today’s businesses, which makes it critically important that you and your team can identify them as they come in. Let’s touch on a few reliable indicators that a message isn’t a legitimate one.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Email](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/email)   [Phishing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [You Shouldn’t Slow Your Cybersecurity Spending](https://datalyst.net/blog/you-shouldn-t-slow-your-cybersecurity-spending)

  Friday, 10 July 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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COVID-19 has changed the way that most business owners look at a dollar. For months, businesses have been making strategic budget cuts to try to stay afloat. Cybersecurity has been the ultimate growth industry over the past several years, but in the face of the pandemic, the market for these products and services is seeing substantial retraction. In fact, Gartner estimates that in 2020, the cybersecurity industry will shrink by almost $7 billion. Today, we’ll take a look at the cybersecurity market and why it is important not to slow your cybersecurity spending if you can help it.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Saving Money](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/saving-money)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [FBI Warns About Banking Scams](https://datalyst.net/blog/fbi-warns-about-banking-scams)

  Friday, 03 July 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are avoiding human contact by turning to the Internet and mobile apps. On a national scope, mobile banking alone has seen an increase of 50 percent over just the last few months. In what certainly is no coincidence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently put out a warning that identified banking apps as likely targets for hackers.

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##  [Alert: Hackers Target Mobile Banking Apps, Warns FBI](https://datalyst.net/blog/alert-hackers-target-mobile-banking-apps-warns-fbi)

  Monday, 22 June 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

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More people than ever are utilizing the conveniences of the Internet and mobile apps to avoid unnecessary human contact during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, mobile banking alone has increased by 50 percent over the last few months, nationwide. In a recent PSA, the FBI warned that hackers are likely to be targeting mobile banking apps.

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##  [Why You Need to Consider How Your Data is Stored](https://datalyst.net/blog/why-you-need-to-consider-how-your-data-is-stored)

  Friday, 19 June 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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If you have a computer, it has data on it that you’ve stored. Whether it’s the novel you’ve been working on in your spare time or pictures from your kid’s sixth grade graduation on your home PC, or the databases and applications that your business’ infrastructure supports, all of this data is generally stored in exactly the same way. Whatever your case, you should know that your data is terrifyingly fragile - far too fragile to ever be kept in just one place. Let’s dive deeper.

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  [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security)   [Data Storage](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-storage-1)   [Data Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-security)

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##  [PCI Compliance and Your Business](https://datalyst.net/blog/pci-compliance-and-your-business)

  Monday, 15 June 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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The days of the cash-only business are over. It doesn’t matter if your business is a multinational corporation or you cut grass for a living, accepting payment cards is not only convenient for your customers, most of the time it’s the most secure way to get paid. In an effort to protect the personal and financial information of consumers who have come to depend on their payment cards, the banks that back the credit card industry have developed a regulation that businesses who process cards need to adhere to. Today, we will go over this regulation and how it affects small and medium-sized businesses

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  [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance)   [Regulations](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/regulations)   [PCI DSS](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/pci-dss)

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##  [Not All Threats are External](https://datalyst.net/blog/not-all-threats-are-external)

  Friday, 12 June 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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As much as a business relies on its technology, it relies just as much upon its employees to properly put that technology to use. Unfortunately, this can very easily expose the business to various threats that involve their employees. Understanding these insider threats is crucial for a business, especially given how current events may tempt those who would never have considered them otherwise.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Data Breach](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data-breach)

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##  [Is Your Staff Holding Up Their End on Security?](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-staff-holding-up-their-end-on-security)

  Monday, 08 June 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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It seems as though every business is depending more and more on their IT. This means that their employees have more exposure to their IT systems. Unfortunately, that relationship is where the majority of the problems you will have are. The facts are that any business that has built a strong security policy has the solutions in place to keep direct infiltration from happening. Hackers have to find another way.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security)   [Employee/Employer Relationship](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/employee-employer-relationship)

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##  [What Cybersecurity Protections Do CPAs and Accountants Need?](https://datalyst.net/blog/five-security-steps-every-cpa-must-take)

  Thursday, 02 April 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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Massachusetts has one of the strictest data protection laws in the country. Is your business compliant? A CPA is one of the few professionals who have access to the most desired information a cybercriminal is looking for: financial records. This makes your firm a prime candidate for cyberattacks, so our next question is: is your data secure? Here are five security steps your CPA firm should take to protect your client's data.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance)   [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)

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##  [Is Your CPA Firm Prepared for a Cyberattack? It Needs to Be](https://datalyst.net/blog/is-your-cpa-firm-prepared-for-a-cyberattack-it-needs-to-be)

  Tuesday, 13 August 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)

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Of all industries, financial services may just have some of the highest regulatory requirements, along with healthcare. This makes a lot of sense, too… consider how much sensitive data CPA firms are privy to as a part of their daily operations and processes. While every business today needs to prioritize its cybersecurity, this is especially the case for these firms.

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  [Cybersecurity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/cybersecurity)   [Compliance](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/compliance)   [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [IT Security For Healthcare Practices Is Critical During COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19)

  Tuesday, 12 May 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

 [ ![Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: patient data. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems.   The last thing anyone needs right now is for any healthcare f](https://datalyst.net/images/easyblog_articles/372/b2ap3_large_313360502_medical_hipaa_technology_400.jpeg) ](https://datalyst.net/blog/it-security-for-healthcare-practices-is-critical-during-covid-19 "Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: patient data. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems.   The last thing anyone needs right now is for any healthcare f")

Few organizations are as critical as those in the healthcare industry, especially now, and the industry is currently under an unprecedented amount of stress. Cybercriminals are aware of this and unfortunately, healthcare providers store and manage the type of data cybercriminals consider to be of great value: *patient data*. The coronavirus crisis provides hackers the opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and attack your systems.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [COVID-19](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/covid-19)

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##  [Working from Home Isn’t Without Significant Cybersecurity Risks](https://datalyst.net/blog/working-from-home-isn-t-without-significant-cybersecurity-risks)

  Friday, 10 April 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted daily life, restricting people to their homes and preventing them from going into the office to work. In response, many companies are hurriedly changing over to a remote-capable workforce and having their employees work from home. This strategy can be highly effective, but if a company and its team isn’t careful, it can also be risky.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Mobile Office](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/mobile-office)   [Productivity](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/productivity-1)

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##  [Coronavirus: A Threat to Your Staff, Cyberthreat to Your Operations](https://datalyst.net/blog/coronavirus-is-a-threat-to-your-business-staff-and-a-cyberthreat)

  Thursday, 05 March 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)   [Alerts](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/alerts)

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COVID-19, or coronavirus, has been a major global health concern over the past couple of months. At this point, it is clear that this disease could have serious impacts on the workplace. We wanted to provide a brief rundown of good workplace and network health practices, as well as a few pointers on how you can handle health-based employee absences.

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  [Best Practices](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/best-practices)   [Workplace Tips](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/workplace-tips)   [Disaster Recovery](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/disaster-recovery)

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##  [UTM: The Ultimate Defense for Businesses](https://datalyst.net/blog/utm-the-ultimate-defense-for-businesses)

  Thursday, 26 March 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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While most businesses take data security seriously these days, there is still a tendency to treat each area of concern with different solutions. One application to filter content, one for spam protection, another for viruses, and still another solution for firewall protection. Instead of trying to force different pieces of software and hardware to speak to each other, invest in an all-in-one solution: a UTM.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Malware](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/malware)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)

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##  [How to Create Cybersecurity Policies for Your Company](https://datalyst.net/blog/how-to-create-cybersecurity-policies-for-your-company)

  Monday, 23 March 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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If you’re in business today, there are three words that are critical for you keep in mind: *Cybersecurity. Is. Important.* As such, every business needs to have taken the time to put together a cybersecurity policy--a set of guidelines that instruct the business how to proceed with the highest level of security possible. We’ve taken the liberty of suggesting a few guidelines for your business to follow as you do so.

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  [Business Management](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-management)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Business Computing](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/business-computing)

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##  [Are Your Biggest Threats Coming From Inside Your Company?](https://datalyst.net/blog/are-your-biggest-threats-coming-from-inside-your-company)

  Wednesday, 18 March 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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Most businesses that really lean on their IT go to great lengths and expense to keep those systems secure. Sometimes, however, all those firewalls and antivirus software don’t stop threats that come in from your staff. Today, we are going to go through the three different types of human error that your staff can undertake, and how to deal with each.

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  [Data](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/data)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Network Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Microsoft is Finding Leaving Windows 7 Users Behind Difficult](https://datalyst.net/blog/microsoft-is-finding-leaving-windows-7-users-behind-difficult)

  Monday, 02 March 2020

  [Daniel Mathieu](https://datalyst.net/blog/blogger/daniel-mathieu)

  [Datalyst Blog](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/blog)   [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/categories/security)

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Windows 7 might not be supported by Microsoft any longer, but millions of people are still using PCs that run the antiquated operating system. Since Microsoft has put an end to extended support for Windows 7 OS, a couple bugs have been found. Let’s take a look at what exactly is behind these issues and discuss your options.

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  [Security](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/hackers)   [Windows 7](https://datalyst.net/blog/tags/windows-7-1)

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