How Registered Provider Organizations Ease the Stress of the CMMC Certification Process
The federal government is moving closer to enforcing the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, meaning organizations that contract with the Department of Defense should consider working with a Registered Provider Organization to help them navigate the rigorous process and reduce the stress of going through a CMMC audit. CMMC 1.0 was […]
CMMC Audit: Comprehensive Guide for DoD Contractors’ Certification Success
As a contractor within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), understanding and preparing for a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) audit is essential for your organization’s success in securing Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. This comprehensive CMMC audit checklist will walk you through the CMMC certification process, helping you navigate the complexities of CMMC compliance and […]
Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips
Keeping your network and systems secure and your data out of the hands of cyber criminals is a 24/7 job that gets harder by the day. But there are some simple steps you can take to lessen the likelihood that you’ll fall victim to a cybercrime. Follow these top 10 cybersecurity tips: 1. Notify your […]
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy: Championing the Needs of Sexually and Physically Abused Children
Sheila Ryan, CEO of Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, shares how her organization helps children heal from the trauma of severe sexual and physical abuse. Learn how you can help at https://georgiacenterforchildadvocacy.salsalabs.org/KeepingKidsSafeCampaign/index.html Transcript Carol: Hi, at MIS Solutions, we have a long history of working with organizations that serve children. In fact, one of our missions […]
This One Cyber Insurance Myth Could Cost Your Business Thousands
One of the most alarming revelations for many business owners is that their cyber insurance may not cover losses if an employee is tricked into wiring funds to a scammer’s account. During a recent conversation with Eric Hammond at MIS Solutions, we delved into this critical issue, exploring how such scams happen and what preventive […]
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in 2024
If you feel like the cost of managed IT services has jumped in the past several years, you’re not imagining things. The pandemic-induced transition to remote working, ever-increasing security threats, accelerated migration to cloud environments, and rising costs of software licensing and hosting/subscription services created challenges for Managed Service Providers (MSP) in managing technology for […]
What is the Difference Between Reactive and Proactive IT Support?
When shopping for a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you’ll often hear them tout their “proactive” support model. Being proactive when it comes to IT management is good, right? But does this mean that “reactive” support is less desirable? For effective IT support, both proactive and reactive support is necessary. This blog will explain the difference […]
The 80/20 Guide to Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Professionals
When providing cybersecurity tips for businesses, we like to use the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. The 80/20 rule suggests that roughly 80 percent of effects come from 20 percent of the causes. While this principle originally applied to economics, indicating that 80 percent of wealth is owned by 20 percent of […]
Outsourced IT Support in 2024: Navigating Costs, Benefits, and Risk Management
As we approach the end of Q1 in 2024, we’ve noticed some emerging trends affecting how managed IT service providers’ (MSPs) role in managing their clients’ business and technology needs will change. With business costs climbing, business leaders are looking for ways to drive efficiency. Rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies will undoubtedly play a significant […]