Let’s start by answering the first question: What is NIST compliance. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is not a regulatory agency but is under the United States Department of Commerce. The primary role is to set standards and security controls for non-federal companies that work as contractors for the federal government such…
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Network Security is an essential aspect of running a successful accounting firm in Utah. With all the sensitive data that needs to be stored and transferred, having a secure network is a must. In this blog post, we will discuss three tips every Utah accounting firm should know when it comes to Network Security. These…
DetailsAfter raising four kids I’ve learned a thing or two about teenage brains. It’s funny, I think we can all remember that time of our lives, but when you’re 15, nothing really seems odd or out of the ordinary. Your thoughts and view of the world just feel routine because—so far that’s all you know. …
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Spoiler Alert: Your business can grow without IT services but working with 911 IT Services can change the speed of growth. IT Services can give you your time back to work on your business and focus on clients. What if you didn’t have to worry about what happens in the event of an internet outage?…
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What would you do if your offices were destroyed in a storm? If you don’t have a disaster recovery plan for your business, please keep reading. Why would a business need a disaster recovery plan? The simplest reason is that threats, whether natural or manmade, are always a possibility. Hackers are learning new ways to…
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How secure is your business data? If you’ve never thought about what you would do if data were breached or lost altogether, then we encourage you to consider the benefits of cybersecurity services. As your provider, we will assess the current network and data and identify where there are risks. This is especially important for…
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When news stories come out on hot topics related to healthcare, there is often a conversation about violating our HIPAA rights. What exactly does that mean? What is HIPAA? Who is required to be HIPAA compliant? Does your business need HIPAA IT compliance to meet the standard? Well, that depends on if your business falls…
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You may be asking yourself why your Utah business needs IT Services. Afterall, you don’t need more expenses. You’re already managing multiple employees and vendors. You’ve been managing tech issues yourself for years so why stop now? Well, it might be time because hackers are becoming savvier, and they care less about the type of…
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As an accounting firm, you’re faced with serving clients, working through the busiest seasons, and maintaining security to industry and governmental standards. That’s enough to stress anyone! To focus on clients and employee needs, you’re likely pulled away from working on your business which means less potential for growth and risk of violating compliance standards.…
DetailsIts long been the fear of workers that their jobs will be replaced by robots. And it didn’t require the age of the internet and artificial intelligence for these concerns to arise. As the ancients used mathematics, record keeping, and accounting, it quickly became the standard practice to measure and compare performance. This led to…
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