5 Cybersecurity Myths in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Data Beyond Compliance
Cybersecurity knowledge is evolving just as rapidly as the technology itself. In healthcare, where sensitive and personal data is handled daily, staying current on myth versus reality is vital. Here, we explore five common cybersecurity misconceptions that can put medical centers and practitioners at risk.
High Point Networks Nebraska & SW Iowa Expansion
As of late July, 2020, we are excited to announce that we have expanded our service area to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, as well as Southwest Iowa.
High Point Networks Congratulates Bismark Account Manager Jason Herner for NDACTE Award
Please join High Point Networks in congratulating one of their Bismark Account Managers, Jason Herner, for his outstanding work with Bismark State College. Jason won the NDACTE Champion of the Year Award for his excellent service with cyber security and networking.
Two Wolves in a Bar - Vol. 1: Discussing SOCaaS
We are excited to announce that our new partner, Arctic Wolf, will be teaming with us to deliver an informational video series on SOCaaS. In the first installment of Two Wolves in a Bar, our very own Sr. Security Consultant, Dean Sheley, and Arctic Wolf's Lead Product Marketer, Matt Duench, discuss various topics surrounding SOCaaS such as SOC vs SOCaaS as well as the simplicity of SOC licensing.
High Point Networks New Security Offerings
As IT threats continue to rise, it is necessary for organizations to protect their company’s most vulnerable assets. In 2019 alone, there were 1,473 data breaches with over 164 million data records exposed and millions in lost revenue. With the world of technology always evolving, it is important to stay ahead of these threats and be prepared when an incident does occur.
Remote Work Checklist Provided by High Point Networks
HPN has worked with many companies to ensure that rapid changes to their IT environments do not lead to increase cyber-threats. Our security team is busy working with customers to identify vulnerabilities ahead of time, before they can have detrimental impact in the future.
Security On Point: Avoid Falling Victim To A Digital Ransom Attack
In August, a customer contacted High Point Networks and was looking for assistance to recover from a ransomware attack.
How To Avoid Phishing Emails
High Point Networks is a value-added reseller (VAR) of information technology providing solutions to both the SMB and enterprise level markets in the upper Great Plains. They offer organizations best-in-class voice and data networking solutions, supported by the best professional services team in the region. Their solutions solve real challenges and provide measurable return on investment.
Passwords 101
Most of us think we know what makes a strong password, even if we don’t always follow that wisdom. To protect themselves, companies often establish minimum password requirements for employees. These are things like the password must have 8 characters, upper and lowercase, at least one number and one special character.
Four Simple, Low-Cost Actions to Uplevel Your Office Security Today
There was a time when securing the medical office and sensitive data was as simple as putting a lock on the door and a password on the computer. Those days are long gone.
Protecting Your Office From a Cyber Attack
The scenario is enough to terrify most business owners: When trying to access a computer file, the user suddenly receives a notification that the file has been encrypted and the only way to unlock it is to pay. It is called a ransomware attack and, when it happens in healthcare, the ramifications can reach far beyond expense and inconvenience.