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Our IT experts share their insights into the world of technology with weekly blog posts. Blog topics include how-to guides, tech updates and IT strategies.Get Ready for CMMC Requirements Now
Get Ready for CMMC Requirements Now Anyone offering a sure-shot solution to all your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) woes is trying to pull a fast one on you. The CMMC is a comprehensive move by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that involves many...
Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, where businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack, adopting a zero-trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view. Zero trust works on the premise that everything — humans,...
Measuring quality improvement in IR
In today’s ever-changing IR world, knowledge is power. Facts and figures provide critical information that will help define the current direction of departments and plan for the future. It is essential to determine service trends, examine physician and location...
How to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks
While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry out complex cyberattacks that are difficult to detect and mitigate. Using AI, hackers can create convincing phishing...
How to Successfully Leverage AI in Your Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help organizations like yours gain an edge in today's highly competitive business landscape by increasing efficiency, productivity and profitability. You can improve customer service, enhance marketing efforts, optimize inventory...
Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack. Adopting a zero trust security model could be a wise decision from a cybersecurity point of view. Zero trust works on the premise that everything — humans, machines or...
It’s Time to Bust These 3 Ransomware Myths
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics and targeting businesses of all sizes, organizations like yours must proactively safeguard your data and...
Custom Computer Specialists voted Best Computer Services and Best Cyber Security Firm for the second year in a row
For two years in a row, Custom Computer Specialists has been voted Best Computer Services and Best Cyber Security in the Best of LI contest. HAUPPAUGE, NY, Custom Computer Specialists (“Custom”), a leading IT services provider, announced today that the organization...
Stepping Up Your Cybersecurity with Defense in Depth (DiD)
Cybersecurity is an essential aspect of any business or organization. As technology evolves, so do the threats that can harm an organization’s operations, data and reputation. One of the most effective ways to defend against these threats is through the Defense in...
Defense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to bypass security defenses. That’s why it’s essential to think like a hacker and adopt measures to stay ahead of them. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology...
A Resilient Organization Starts with Cyber Resilience – Here’s Why
Cyber Resilience Powers Transformation According to Forrester, cyber resilience is more than just a security imperative. It’s the foundation of a strong business and brand. This is one of the reasons why over 65% of organizations are investing in improving their cyber...
Custom Computer Specialists Names Gregory Galdi Chairman of the Board and Promotes Jay Whitchurch to CEO
Large technology solution provider names new CEO, while transitioning current CEO to Chairman of the Board. HAUPPAUGE, NY (February 8, 2022) - Custom Computer Specialists (“Custom”), a leading provider of technology solutions and services, announced today that...
How to Manage Supply Chain Risks
There are many benefits digital transformation has brought to businesses like yours, such as easier inventory management and order processing. However, it does make organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. A breach occurring anywhere in your...
Minimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection
As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class defense measures. This is because supply chain attacks can exploit weaknesses within your supply chain to infiltrate...
Top 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions
Supply chain attacks are a primary concern for businesses nowadays. With technology becoming increasingly advanced, businesses like yours must ensure there are no vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Unfortunately, many companies still believe in certain...
Recommended Best Practices to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks
What exactly is a supply chain attack and how does it impact your organization? A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack that targets an organization’s external suppliers and vendors. This can have significant consequences for the organization, such as financial...
All You Need to Know About Least Privilege
In IT, the principle of least privilege (PoLP) refers to the concept that any process, program or user must be provided with only the bare minimum privileges (access or permissions) needed to perform a function. For instance, if a user account has been created for...
Prioritize Compliance for Your Business
One of the many challenges you probably face as a business owner is dealing with the vague requirements present in HIPAA and PCI-DSS legislation. Due to the unclear regulatory messaging, “assuming” rather than “knowing” can land your organization in hot water with...
Custom Computer Specialists and SuperEval Announce Channel Partnership Program for Education Leaders in Massachusetts
The SuperEval Team and Custom Computer Specialists proudly announce a new partnership to bring the SuperEval platform to school districts across Massachusetts. “The education leaders of Massachusetts have emerged as a primary audience to expand the awareness and use...
Did you know hardware and software expire too?
We are all aware of the term “use by date.” It is regularly used when talking about food and medications and refers to the date after which the product is no longer safe to consume. However, did you know that your software and hardware can expire too? This is because...
Benefits of Regular Backup Testing
Monitor, Test, Restore – Making Sure Your Backups Are Ready Backups play a critical role in any data protection strategy. However, if you are entirely dependent on your backups for disaster recovery and business continuity, unexpected backup failures can prove...