How Secure is Health Tech?

How Secure is Health Tech

For example, 100% of mobile health apps tested by Approov were found to expose “full patient records including protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII).”  Luckily, there are simple ways to safeguard your practice. Read on for tips from the cybersecurity experts at Nerd Crossing.  Secure Your Email  Working from home creates juicy opportunities for criminals to[…]



Why has Apple put its password manager on Chrome?

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By Robert Davis, Network and Systems Engineer, Nerd Crossing Apple is getting in on password management for the big bucks — and to make password security an actual priority for customers. However, today’s in-browser password managers are still insecure.   Why? It’s simple — if you’re not prompted to provide a secret to verify your identity,[…]



Work From Home Guidelines

Given the state-wide shelter in place, we are getting a lot of requests to support your employees’ efforts to work from home.  We wanted to share some guidelines that we are recommending to all of our clients as they allow more and more employees to telecommute.  These are not only to make sure your employees are able to work as productively as possible, but to also make sure your company is protected from the additional risks of telecommuting.
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The Importance of Data Backups

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We can't stress enough how much data backups are crucial for businesses of all sizes. Data is often considered the most important element for small to medium enterprises. And there's no doubt that it's an absolute necessity for enterprise corporations. Protecting your data is not only protecting your company's past, present and future, it is protecting your customers' as well. There are so many ways that companies can lose data, so it's important to always have backups of all information.
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Utilizing the Right Social Media Platform for Your Business

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While most businesses understand the importance of social media to build and maintain their customer base, many do not understand which social media platforms to utilize to fulfill their goals. Finding the right social media platforms is a great way to take advantage of free marketing opportunities. You don't need to purchase ads or boost posts to generate new leads. However, you do need to create posts and content that are not only calls-to-action, but informative, engaging, and appropriate for the platform itself.
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