Tag Archives: Louisville IT

Tax preparers urged to tighten IT security

June 4, 2019 In the wake of CCH breach (plus Cetrom), Accounting Today last week urged its readers to address their data security before it was too late. Accounting Today also noted, in another article, that the Government Accountability Office, an arm of Congress, recommended the IRS to improve its oversight of cybersecurity practices by tax preparers and … Continue reading "Tax preparers urged to tighten IT security" Read More

Bartley delivers ‘Ransomware Inc. 2019 Shareholders Meeting’ in Louisville

May 30, 2019 Attendees at the May 30 Data Connectors conference in Louisville heard the 2019 update of our CEO’s “Ransomware, Inc., Shareholders Meeting.” In it, ImageQuest CEO Milton Bartley, pretending to be the head of a global criminal hacking enterprise, explained how the fictitious firm was enjoying tremendous growth in revenues and “customer acquisition.” Bartley’s lively presentation … Continue reading "Bartley delivers ‘Ransomware Inc. 2019 Shareholders Meeting’ in Louisville" Read More

Ransomware surging this year, CNBC reports

May 29, 2019 Ransomware is returning as a major IT nightmare. CNBC reports that ransomware attacks are surging, up 500% this year after a lull last year.Just ask your local accounting firm or municipality. Can you afford to have your business or organization come to a complete halt? On Thursday, our CEO, Milton Bartley, will offer ways to … Continue reading "Ransomware surging this year, CNBC reports" Read More

ImageQuest CEO speaks on protecting business value by reducing cyber risk

May 15, 2019 Our CEO, Milton Bartley, spoke on how to protect business value by reducing cyber risk at this morning’s monthly meeting of the Exit Planning Institute – Kentuckiana chapter in Louisville. Bartley shared how cybercriminals target smaller companies who are vendors for larger organizations because smaller companies are a pathway into the larger companies’ networks. Bartley … Continue reading "ImageQuest CEO speaks on protecting business value by reducing cyber risk" Read More

Meet one of our new clients – Kentucky Equine Medical Associates

May 2, 2019 Kentucky Equine Medical Associates is a Louisville, Ky., practice with thoroughbred patients at several racetracks around the region. Famous patients include recent Triple Crown winners Justify and American Pharoah, as well as Kentucky Derby winners California Chrome, Mine That Bird, Real Quiet, and Silver Charm.Recently, the practice asked ImageQuest to help it update its technology … Continue reading "Meet one of our new clients – Kentucky Equine Medical Associates" Read More

Be careful – convenience can lead to compromise, thanks to IoT

April 30, 2019 The market for the convenience of monitoring or activating something with a voice command or a tap on a cellphone is huge. But the flood of popular devices has created new network security risks. Called the Internet of Things, or IoT, these devices tend to have poor – or no – security features. Yet they … Continue reading "Be careful – convenience can lead to compromise, thanks to IoT" Read More

Strengthen your cyber protection with our SOC-as-a-Service

April 28, 2019 ImageQuest provides Arctic Wolf’s Security Operations Center for clients needing the protection of continuous Managed Detection and Response on network systems, log documentation for IT Compliance Audits, and manageable alert assessments to support any organization that is looking for an added layer of protection. Read More

NCUA examiners checking Credit Unions’ cybersecurity posture in 2019

April 23, 2019 If you run a credit union with more than $250 million in assets, and you haven’t previously received a National Credit Union Administration IT security assessment, you’re on the list for this year, according to Credit Union National Association, an advocacy group. CUNA says the government plans to spend 2019 assessing credit unions’ IT risk … Continue reading "NCUA examiners checking Credit Unions’ cybersecurity posture in 2019" Read More

Is your Password 123456? You need help – and fast!

April 23, 2019 The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Center announced that 30 million people using the password 123456 or 123456789 suffered a breach of their personal information. Don't let that happen to you. Visit our website for free information on how to protect yourself! Read More

ImageQuest’s Jay Mallory speaks at KYCPA’s Spring Business Conference

April 18, 2019 ImageQuest's Jay Mallory shared the kinds of data criminals steal - and ways to prevent this theft - at the KYCPA Spring Business Conference. Read More

This is how we do it! Managed IT Customer Review

April 18, 2019 Our LIve Help Desk provides terrific IT Support to our Managed IT, IT Compliance and Cybersecurity clients. Read More

ImageQuest in Kentucky Banker magazine!

February 10, 2019 Is your bank ready for a 2019 IT Compliance Examination?  Bank examiners are taking a deeper dive in how you really execute your IT Compliance.          Check out some of the trends we highlight in the current magazine of the Kentucky Bankers Association (KBA). Clickto find the magazine, and head to page 18. (Unfortunately, you have to … Continue reading "ImageQuest in Kentucky Banker magazine!" Read More