How Hiring a Virtual CISO Will Protect Your Business

virtual CISO (vCISO)

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 […]

What Is Managed Detection and Response?

managed detection and response

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 […]

How to Execute Your Business Continuity Plan

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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, […]

Complete Guide to HIPAA for Business Associates

HIPAA for business associates

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 […]

AIS Ranks #39 on the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest

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 […]

AIS CFO Ivan F. Baird, Jr. Recognized by Indianapolis Business Journal

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AIS is pleased to announce our CFO, Ivan F. Baird Jr., has been recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) as a 2020 CFO of the Year honoree. Ivan has been instrumental in AIS’s rapid growth and ability to provide best-in-class service to our clients. We are grateful for his expertise, leadership and continued investment […]

Lamont Hatcher Recognized as Women & Hi Tech’s Inaugural OperationALLTM Male Allies Champion Leading Light Award Recipient

CEO of AIS Lamont Hatcher

INDIANAPOLIS, October 2, 2020 – Women & Hi Tech, a non-profit organization whose mission is to change the landscape of women represented in STEM to be equally inclusive to all, recognized Lamont Hatcher, Founder and CEO of AIS, as the recipient of the Inaugural OperationALLTM Male Allies Champion Award at its Leading Light Awards and […]

The Benefits of Co-Managed IT Services for Your Business

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a business today that doesn’t rely on technology for some essential part of its operations. Modern organizations are dependent on IT functions to do business, to grow and scale, and to meet customers’ needs and expectations on a daily basis. Compliance standards and the reliance on IT systems and applications […]

AIS Ranks #1331 on the Inc. 5000

INDIANAPOLIS, August 12, 2020 – Inc. magazine today revealed that AIS is No. 1331 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, […]

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