Risk #1: Hiding in the dark

You want to run your businesses, not an IT department. While IT may not be top of mind, it should never be out of sight. Lack of vision into the true status of your technology, and the quality of your defenses against attack or failure, may leave your business vulnerable to disruption, legal consequences and loss of revenue. By implementing regular monitoring and review procedures, however, you can anticipate challenges before they become problems, and take adequate measures to ensure the smooth conduct of your firm.

Consider the Massachusetts model

Effective March 1, 2010, Massachusetts law M.G.L. c. 93h imposes the most comprehensive confidentiality requirements yet for the safeguarding of “personal information” such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other means of individual identification. Among the requirements are these:

Encryption of all transmitted records and files containing personal information that will travel across public networks, and encryption of all data containing personal information to be transmitted wirelessly; and encryption of all personal information stored on laptops or other portable devices.

To ensure compliance, law firms should consider implementing practices that can:

  • Enforce strong password policies on all computing devices
  • Automate backup and restore functions for all systems
  • Restrict data, devices, and applications to authorized individuals
  • Deploy remote lock and wipe capabilities for all lost and/or stolen devices

Are you sure your IT is a sure thing?

We all depend on IT. Given the stakes, it’s important our confidence is well placed. Are you sure the technology you rely upon is adequately protected? In our experience, nine out of ten companies have undetected vulnerabilities that could lead to data disaster.

Take a moment to complete this quick self-analysis. If you cannot answer yes to every question, request our FREE network assessment to give yourself – and your business – the confidence you deserve.

Give yourself, and your business, a “yes” vote of confidence by requesting our FREE network assessment, a $1,500 value! Your network assessment will give you insight into the true status of your IT system, and point the way to appropriate corrective actions you can make to secure your business effectively and efficiently. To get your FREE network assessment, fill the form to your right. If you have more questions, schedule a discovery call with us by clicking the image at the top right of the page or contact us at 951-638-0502