Cybersecurity

A Written Information Security Program (WISP) is documentation that describes the security controls, processes, and policies of an organization. In addition, a WISP is a roadmap for an organization's IT security that is required by law in several states.

A Written Information Security Program is intended to provide your organization with solid security procedures that not only reduce the likelihood of a breach but also limit your liability if one occurs.

Michigan adopted a strict cybersecurity protocol for insurers licensed in the state. It sets out a standard to protect the non-public personal information of clients, customers, employees, contractors, and anyone else who gives private information to your business. One key part of the law is the requirement that insurers have a Written Information Security Program (WISP). Find out what’s included, and why you need it.

For the past year, Michigan law has required insurers doing business in the state to put the cybersecurity needs of their customers first. By adopting a version of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Insurance Data Security Model Law, the state became the fifth in the nation to prioritize consumers’ personal security.

You’re ready to start selling your products overseas, or maybe you already are. But the idea of violating the European Union’s internet privacy law is intimidating. Can your small business meet the EU’s demands? What do you need to do to make your company website GDPR compliant so you can do business internationally?

These days, it seems like any time you click to a new website you face a pop-up warning about the company’s privacy policies. Where did all these warnings come from? Does your business need to change its website too?

If you are considering an upgrade to your business’s ecommerce website, cybersecurity is probably on your list of concerns. Find out how multi-factor authentication can help protect your consumers, and your company’s bottom line.

You don’t have to be a tech guru to know that cybersecurity is a big deal. When the U.S. government and a major financial player like Equifax get hacked, it’s time to take the issue seriously. So what is your cyber-theft prevention plan?

Most companies aren’t looking to update their website every year. High-quality web development comes with a price tag, so you want to be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Here are 5 must-have features for a strong modern website.

PCI compliance can intimidate business owners. When credit card transactions occur online it can feel like anything that happens is out of your hands – it is up to merchant service providers to make sure you are secure. In fact, your own website can kill your PCI compliance and put your customers’ personal data at risk.

Many small business owners think PCI compliance just means hiring the right merchant service provider. But protecting your customers’ identities and credit card information goes beyond the screen. Find out what you should be doing offline to meet PCI compliance standards.

PCI compliance is crucial for anyone accepting online orders and payments on their company website. Many small business owners assume their online payment system is secure and protected, but cybersecurity is hardly a "set it up and forget about it" proposition. 

PCI Compliance Is Too Big to Ignore

When it comes to online security regarding customer information many small business owners either:

Are you considering accepting online orders and payments on your company's website? As e-commerce becomes an increasingly common way to sell products and services, many small businesses are interested in creating an online store. However, taking your customers' credit card information online carries inherent risk for your company. If credit card fraud occurs and it is determined that your website is not PCI compliant, the cost could put your company out of business.

Everyone knows Google, but you may not know the important role cyber-security firms like Symantec play in keeping your business’s website up and running. When these two giants go head-to-head on Internet security, it could mean trouble for your company.

Since January 2017, Google Chrome has begun warning users when they visit websites that are “Not Secure”. Find out what the warning means, and what you can do to fix it on your company website.

When it comes to web marketing, the last thing a business owner wants is a third party scaring away visitors. But if you haven’t taken some steps toward cybersecurity, you could be seeing just that.

Yahoo’s most recent security breach could have far-reaching consequences, even to former users. Find out if you could be hacked because of an old, dormant Yahoo account.

Since 2013, Yahoo has announced no fewer than four massive security breaches. And that has led to “incident fatigue” among users. Chris Boyd, of Malwarebytes told The Register:

Sometimes it can feel like your website needs the help of a web counseling service support group. In this blog post, we will meet Holey, a website who is vulnerable to security gaps. We'll see how Provisio Technology Solutions can update a "holey" website, and get it back to work.

If you are running a small business, you understand the importance of protecting your online information. Before you spend thousands of dollars on server security, take the time to shore up your weakest link: your employees.

The more your business does online, the more important cybersecurity becomes. Whether you are accepting payments, granting access to a full database, it is up to you to protect your clients and your business assets. Here are a few ways you can do more for cybersecurity.

When it comes to online security, a strong password is key to driving away would-be hackers. Far too often, small businesses have lax password security for their staff and their online databases. That leaves the information vulnerable to attack.

2015 was a year of astonishing website hacks. From major companies like Experian to social media networks like Twitter, and even the IRS, everyone seems to be having data hacks. Small businesses might try to fly below the radar, but that's a problem. Here's why cybersecurity matters to small businesses.

As a small business owner, you may find comfort in obscurity. You might believe that your company is too small to be the victim of a data breach, or that you have nothing the hackers want.