Before your company can fully comply with all the requirements set by third parties for IT compliance, there are dozens of tasks that need to be completed. These tasks are spread across different areas of the company and are impossible for just one individual to accomplish. The process would require a fast and thorough team of IT compliance specialists.
Vital Matters to Discuss
Most cases of IT compliance failure can be attributed to a lack of planning and communication. To avoid these problems, bring your compliance team together right from the start and discuss all the crucial matters.
Email Encryption
Daily, hundreds of emails can go back and forth in your company. You need to have a reliable encryption system to protect all of these emails and keep all of their data away from the prying eyes of hackers.
Data Encryption
Customer data, credit card information, and other data must all pass through a secure collection system to avoid theft or exposure to unauthorized parties.
Firewalls
Skilled hackers can easily override some firewalls. If you are still using an older firewall, it’s time to upgrade to a much better defense against unwanted intruders. Managed detection and response is a custom cybersecurity stack that will protect your business internally and externally.
Backups
Data backups are your lifeline in the event of a system failure or cyberattack. It is crucial to create backups regularly and store them in a safe location in a system that complies with client and government requirements.
Data Availability and Storage
Sensitive information within your business must only be accessible to authorized individuals. There should be a surefire method of restricting access to sensitive information to minimize data breaches.
Physical Access
Maximizing digital security is critical, but you must not take physical safety measures for granted. Every employee should shut down their computers properly after use. Screen filters might be necessary for some workstations with sensitive data, especially in banking and healthcare.
Delegating Compliance to an MSP
Even businesses that are not in the IT industry will need to comply with several IT regulations. If you do not have an in-house tech team and if your staff does not have the expertise or experience to handle the task, there’s no need to worry. MSPs, or managed services providers, can take these technical matters off your hands.
If you partner with us, we will assign your company a team of compliance experts who will ensure that you meet all relevant requirements. Whether you need to fulfill requirements for HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST, or any other regulatory authority, we will take care of it to completion. Contact us to connect and learn more.
