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Calgary Organizations Need Strong IT Security

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They say technology is the great equalizer, fueling business growth and innovation, and that’s certainly true here in Alberta. Almost anyone, anywhere, can start a business with nothing more than an internet connection and a laptop. But that same technology has also shown us repeatedly the risk involved in having that ability – and Calgary organizations need strong IT security. Whether you’re just starting your business or you’re simply trying to keep up with the rapidly changing business environment, the investment you make in IT security should be as high a priority as obtaining your next customer.

Dentists Need Strong IT Security

Dental practices are automating services – from payments to scheduling to patient charts – and the security required to protect the data and the gateways that allow access to the data is significant. Dental practices need strong IT security, as they are among those small businesses at which 43% of all cyber-attacks are aimed. And because dental practices and other healthcare facilities have special regulatory compliance requirements to protect patient data, IT security is more important than ever.

Lawyers Need Strong IT Security

From assessing the stability of your IT infrastructure to ensuring that client files and data are secure, attorney firms and solo practice lawyers need strong IT security to prevent theft of proprietary and confidential information. In a law office, everything is confidential; therefore, everything is at risk – from privileged client information to trade secrets to litigation tactics. Hackers are always looking for information they can exploit or sell.

Oil and Gas Companies Need Strong IT Security

In recent months, there have been a growing number of reports about hackers trying to penetrate the energy sector. The vulnerability of the energy industry goes beyond simply losing clients or disrupting business; cyber-attacks could wreak havoc on entire communities and threaten the safety of individuals. The need for IT security in the energy industry cannot be overstated.

Small Businesses Need Strong IT Security

Small businesses don’t have the budget to have an in-house IT staff, but SMEs face as much risk as larger corporations. The only way to level the playing field is to implement strong IT security. Luckily, managed services do level the playing field for small businesses in Canada, offering them access to competitive levels of expertise and security.

Whether you are a healthcare firm, an oil and gas company, a legal firm, or in one of the many other industries The ITeam supports, such as construction and accounting, Calgary organizations need strong IT security. The ITeam understands the IT security issues facing Canada businesses. We are committed to helping Calgary- and Alberta-based businesses develop proactive, cost-effective IT strategies that minimize risk and maximize efficiency. Contact us to learn more.

How To Navigate Cybersecurity as a Legal Professional

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Legal IT services can help your law firm be cyber secure.

Legal professionals face pressure to effectively manage their own data security, despite few attorneys being capable of doubling as IT experts.

There is a significant need for IT security management in the legal profession, yet the importance of cybersecurity in this industry is often overlooked.

Hackers aim for profitable targets

How To Navigate Cybersecurity as a Legal ProfessionalAlthough law firms may not be storing social security numbers or addresses, they do store other crucial information:

  • Client trade secrets can be stolen and ransomed or even sold.
  • Privileged information between attorney and client can be used as blackmail.
  • Litigation tactics in ongoing court proceedings can be used to undermine a trial.
  • Details on company mergers can be revealed, costing companies money.

The confidential data often accessible in an attorney’s office can destroy the reputation of both individuals and organizations, not considering the financial repercussions of leaked information.

Hackers are drawn to sources of data that can be manipulated, and legal professionals do not always have adequate risk management policies, nor the IT support partner they need to be fully protected.

Lawyers practice law, not IT management

For professionals that should be aware of the costs of liability, many legal professionals fail to give cybersecurity the attention it deserves.

In smaller law firms as well as large-scale operations, IT often takes a backseat to the more pressing tasks of litigation, research, and client support.

There is little to no training offered to employees about how to avoid phishing scams, and insufficient precautions are taken against insider threats and external breaches.

Even legal professionals must establish a culture of cybersecurity to protect their intellectual property.

Cybersecurity should be integrated into business practices

Legal professionals are often mobile, with laptops, tablets, and mobile devices serving as office and data storage.

Proactive cybersecurity must be integrated into every aspect of doing business, such as multi-factor authentication on all devices and a secure network that can safely transmit classified data.

Legal professionals are known for their discretion involving privileged information, but promising a secured digital infrastructure requires a comprehensive approach.

IT managed security services offer an array of benefits for the legal industry.

Overlooking the responsibility of protecting privileged information can jeopardize the entire organization as well as the clients who are being served.

The ITeam understands the special need for cybersecurity that legal practices face. We are committed to helping Calgary- and Alberta-based legal and dental professionals develop proactive, cost-effective IT strategies that minimize risk and maximize efficiency. Contact us to learn more.