Tag Archives: IT Compliance

You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021

March 2, 2021 In 2021, complacency about your IT security is dangerous. Recent news about hidden, extensive breaches of state and federal government entities and private corporations shocked many in IT and cybersecurity. According to investigators, Russian agents spread espionage malware through updates from IT management firm SolarWinds. The list of victims continues to grow, and investigators believe … Continue reading "You can’t afford to postpone investing cybersecurity in 2021" Read More

Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help.

February 26, 2021 Are you searching for a new IT relationship? Need to enhance your existing IT team? We may be the solution you’re looking for – and this blog post is here to help determine that. We focus on clients who operate in regulated industries – they have data that fall under federal and state privacy laws … Continue reading "Hi. We’re ImageQuest. We can help." Read More

Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!

February 26, 2021 A federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Andrei Tyurin of Moscow in January to 12 years in prison for hacking into financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Chase Bank, and E*Trade. In addition to his prison term, Tyurin must serve three years of supervised release and repay the more than $19 million he stole. According to a … Continue reading "Meet a CONVICTED Cybercriminal!" Read More

Cat lawyer on Zoom has serious cybersecurity downside

February 11, 2021 The recent news that a lawyer appeared as a cat in a court case Zoom call provided a great laugh – and a reminder – this week. As the New York Times reported, Rod Ponton, a county attorney in Presidio County, Texas, was unable to figure out how to turn off the cat filter on … Continue reading "Cat lawyer on Zoom has serious cybersecurity downside" Read More

ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team

January 28, 2021 We had several people join us in late 2020, and we’d like to introduce two of them to you. Please help us welcome Myron Grover and Kenny Gluck to our Leadership team.   Myron, 38, of Nashville, is a certified Cybersecurity professional joining us as a Security Consultant. Myron will help clients be proactive towards … Continue reading "ImageQuest adds more expertise to our team" Read More

Suffering IT woes? Maybe you need this solution

January 26, 2021 Is your organization experiencing the following issues? If you identify with one or all of the above, your business needs a Technology Steering Committee. A Technology Steering Committee can address and resolve those problems – and possibly even save your company money. Get the download to learn more! Read More

IoT device security advanced by new law

December 29, 2020 Security on Internet of Things (IoT) devices saw a significant advance in December with the enactment of a federal law requiring improved security on the devices. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., requires that any IoT device purchased with … Continue reading "IoT device security advanced by new law" Read More

ImageQuest guidance on the SolarWinds cyberattack

December 18, 2020 12/22/202 UPDATE: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published further guidance regarding the SolarWinds cyberattack. Aimed at federal agencies, this supplemental guidance nevertheless is helpful to other organizations that use SolarWinds’ Orion software. Under “Conditions for Reconnecting Unaffected Versions,” CISA says it is “still assessing whether it is appropriate to relax ED 21-01’s … Continue reading "ImageQuest guidance on the SolarWinds cyberattack" Read More

Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?

December 2, 2020 Ad Blockers are software programs that block ads from appearing on the websites you visit. They were originally designed to eliminate those annoying, flashing, pop-up ads that ruined many a website experience. Ad Blockers typically come as extensions on web browsers. One of the most popular – or recommended – blocker has been AdBlock Plus. … Continue reading "Do you still need an Ad Blocker program?" Read More

Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting

October 27, 2020 Did you know? Someone from outside your organization can participate in your meeting via Microsoft Teams. Teams is part of the M365 suite most people know as Office 365. M365 provides a more secure environment for internal collaboration and communication, but people outside your organization can participate through invitation. .If you would like to learn … Continue reading "Improve Your Tech IQ: Invite an external attendee to your Teams meeting" Read More

Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection

October 26, 2020 Today’s world includes unrelenting attempts by hackers, some sponsored by foreign countries, to steal data, damage systems, and halt operations. Hackers’ skillfully-written emails, with fraudulent links and attachments, increase the likelihood that all organizations will experience an attack sooner or later. Such phishing emails are the source of most breaches – and impossible to block … Continue reading "Why ImageQuest recommends Arctic Wolf protection" Read More

Do you know the biggest myth of Cybersecurity?

October 23, 2020 Many of us wish Cybersecurity was a “set it and forget it” task. But unfortunately, the reality is your cybersecurity efforts are never done. The good guys erect barriers that work, then the bad guys find new ways to get in. Unfortunately, both sides practice “kaizen” – continuous improvement, making cybersecurity a journey rather than … Continue reading "Do you know the biggest myth of Cybersecurity?" Read More