Compliance

Office technology can do wonders for the efficiency of your operations, but it can also be a massive problem if it’s not properly managed, routinely updated or backed up. That’s why a dedicated technician from an MSP like Horn IT is so crucial. You need people who can monitor your entire infrastructure and ensure that your office IT is running optimally, 24/7/365. 

SOC 2 and other industry frameworks provide a structured approach to ensuring third-party vendors uphold security best practices. By implementing strong security controls, continuous monitoring, and incident response planning, you can protect your business, your customers, and your reputation from the ever-growing risks of supply chain attacks.

Determining the best compliance framework for your organization requires an understanding of your industry, geographic location, the type of data you handle, and the resources available for compliance efforts. By following the six steps outlined in this blog post, you can identify the most relevant compliance frameworks and develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that your organization meets its regulatory obligations.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly aware of the importance of data privacy and security. Every business, regardless of its size, collects and processes some form of personal data from its customers.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework aims to provide small and medium sized businesses and other organizations across various sectors with a set of industry standards and best practices to help manage cybersecurity risks.

Having a comprehensive Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan is not just advisable; it's essential. This post outlines the steps to create a resilient BCDR plan, ensuring your business can weather any storm. We also provide you with a free IT Disaster Recovery Checklist to help you get started with your planning.

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls are a set of best practices and a prioritized set of actions designed to improve an organization's cyber defense posture and prevent cyberattacks.

Compliance and security are two pillars upon which businesses base their operational and strategic decisions. However, prioritizing one at the expense of the other may lead to vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in your organization.

Paul Cleary, our managing partner, walks us through the details of how Horn IT completes a security assessment.

Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks. As a business, it is critical to think about safeguard measures that can protect your organization.