How to Make NIST Compliance Easy for Architects and Engineers

BIS Blog Image How to Make NIST Compliance Easy for Architects and Engineers

As an architect, engineer, or contractor, you may be required to meet stringent NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) compliance standards. Achieving and maintaining these standards can be daunting, but understanding the process and having a clear path can simplify the journey significantly. Understanding NIST Compliance NIST compliance involves adhering to a set of […]

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Compliance Questionnaires

BIS Blog Image The Good The Bad The Ugly of Compliance Questionnaires

Many regulatory organizations like FINRA and HIPAA require yearly compliance questionnaires. It helps to ensure businesses are aware of the requirements and are making efforts to meet those requirements. This is a great practice that should be implemented by every business when it comes to third-party vendors as many hacks in 2022 were caused by […]

5 Reasons Why Compliance Is Essential for Your Business

BIS Blog Image 5 Reasons Why Compliance Is Essential for Your Business

Oftentimes when business owners hear the word compliance, they have a negative reaction. They think “this is hard” or “this is unnecessary” when in fact the exact opposite is true. When businesses leverage compliance, they see an increase in overall uptime and protect your reputation.  Here are 5 reasons why compliance is essential for your […]

How Security Awareness Training Can Greatly Reduce Security Breaches [VIDEO]

Did you know that 95% of breaches involve employee error? Your employees are both your greatest asset and biggest downfall. And right now, hackers are becoming more sophisticated and finding new ways to infiltrate your network through unsuspecting employees. Some of their latest schemes include fake emails and hacked websites. Your staff needs to be […]

One Surefire Way to Bounce Back from Ransomware [VIDEO]

Whether it’s ransomware or a flood, unexpected catastrophes happen. Instead of being reactive to an accident, prepare yourself and business for when it happens. The only way to ensure that your business can be back up and running fast is with a carefully constructed backup and disaster recovery plan. In this video, Phillip Long breaks […]

How a Lost Device Could Cost You Thousands [VIDEO]

Do your employees access company data on mobile devices? According to Sprint Business, 25% of lost or stolen devices end up in a security breach. Even worse, only 43% of staff report that their device is missing on the day it goes missing. That’s more than enough time for someone to hack the device and […]

How Asset Management Can Save You $12,000 Per Year [VIDEO]

Asset management is often overlooked by businesses because they don’t feel it’s important. People will use desktops and laptops until the very end, no matter the age of the equipment. While the computer itself doesn’t get slower, the demands we put on it get higher leading to the slowness we all detest. The age of […]

Many People Don’t Know This About Patch Management…[VIDEO]

When it comes to patch management, many people think they’ve got it covered and that their network is safe. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Windows doesn’t do a great job of updating patches and lots of things get missed. Plus, employees push off updating their computer because of the time it takes to do […]

The Basics of Desktop Security Protection [VIDEO]

Phillip Long, local security expert and CEO of , discusses the basics of desktop security protection in his fifth installment of the Defense-in-Depth video series. As you’ll find in the video, there’s more to anti-virus and desktop security than blocking viruses as they aren’t the only threat to your business. Unfortunately, employees are one of the […]

Security Expert Talks On-Premise Firewall

Local security expert, Phillip Long, advises business owners on a defense-in-depth, security strategy in latest tech video about on-premise firewalls. Listen to Phillip discuss best practices with your firewall. Watch now! About the Speaker, Phillip Long Phillip Long is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) and author of Everything You Must Know About Choosing […]