Do you know if your remote workforce is secure? October is Cybersecurity Awareness month—the perfect reminder to evaluate your security! In the panic to get ready for remote work as quickly as possible during COVID-19, many organizations focused solely on getting the essentials up and running. Unfortunately, that means they may have forgotten to reevaluate […]
Business Optimization, IT Solutions
What’s the Difference Between Managed Services & Staff Augmentation?
When your business needs help with your technology, full managed IT services and staff augmentation are two options for outsourced IT support. These two service models both provide different benefits and advantages, and depending on the extent of support you need, one may be the right fit for your organization over the other. Take a […]
Inc. magazine today revealed that AIS is No. 1659 on its annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known […]
Cybersecurity risks have become a daily struggle for most businesses and keep many executives up at night. In fact, recent trends indicate a sudden increase in hacked data sources in workplaces through mobile and IoT devices. What’s more, some research shows that most companies have poor cybersecurity practices, which make them vulnerable to data loss. […]
When you use a social media profile or send an email, you trust that your personal information is protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Personal information can be physical or electronic, and it includes things such as your social media credentials and data on your computer. There are many potential risks to sensitive information, […]
Managing security risk is challenging, but it is crucial for modern businesses. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are in high demand, and quality ones come at a high price. An on-demand, virtual CISO (vCISO) may be the best and most cost-effective option for your company. A vCISO is an augmented security expert who provides in-depth […]
As cyber attacks grow increasingly sophisticated, organizations must leverage a variety of internal and external tools and resources to combat threats. Unfortunately, building and maintaining a Security Operations Center (SOC) to strengthen and fortify security posture is costly and complex. Managed detection and response (MDR) is one of many services offered by third-party SOC as […]
When your business is disrupted—whether because of cyber attacks, natural disasters, or any other interruption—the thought of continuing to run your business as usual while repairs are performed can seem overwhelming. And if your organization doesn’t have a business continuity plan (BCP) in place, it may be impossible to do so. By implementing a strong, […]
Healthcare organizations must abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to comply with federal regulations. HIPAA requires all healthcare providers, hospitals, health plans, and covered entities to ensure the privacy of protected health information of patients, or PHI—but it also […]
Inc. magazine has revealed that AIS is No. 39 on its 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique […]