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What Is Clio Compliant IT Support and How Do Law Firms Maintain Clio Compliance? Clio compliant IT support refers to an engineered ecosystem of cybersecurity controls, access governance protocols, and network configurations designed to protect cloud-based legal practice management environments in accordance with American Bar Association (ABA) Rule 1.6 and applicable local data privacy mandates.…

Cybersecurity as a Fiduciary Duty: Protecting HNW Assets in the Age of AI-Driven Fraud ​​Wealth management firms sit on a treasure trove of sensitive financial data, so it’s no surprise they’re a favorite target for cybercriminals. If you’re advising high-net-worth clients, they expect you to defend not just their portfolios, but their personal details, logins,…

The 2026 NYC Guide to ‘Insurance-Grade’ NYDFS Part 500 Certification NYC wealth managers, the clock’s ticking-just one week left before the NYDFS Part 500 certification deadline hits on April 15, 2026. Miss it, and you could be looking at more than a slap on the wrist. There’s a real risk of fallout that goes way…

Beyond Rule 4370: A Cybersecurity and Compliance Guide for Broker-Dealers Broker-dealers face strict technology and security standards from FINRA that go beyond basic IT management. FINRA compliance IT requirements include specific rules for business continuity planning, cybersecurity protocols, vendor oversight, and customer data protection that firms must follow to avoid regulatory penalties. Understanding these requirements…

Cloud computing is changing fast. In 2026, the cloud will look different than it does today. Companies that align their cloud strategy with AI automation, multi-cloud flexibility, strong governance, and data sovereignty requirements will lead the next wave of digital transformation. The shift is already happening. AI is becoming the central force in cloud operations.…

Overview Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) has become a central mechanism in the contemporary cybercrime landscape, with an increasing share of phishing attacks utilizing this model. In recent months, an estimated 60% to 70% of phishing incidents have involved PhaaS platforms, highlighting their significance in 2025. The convenience and accessibility offered by these services are key factors fueling…

New York City’s small and medium-sized businesses face an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape in 2025. Sophisticated ransomware attacks, targeted phishing campaigns, and insider threats pose significant risks to SMBs operating in the bustling metropolis. The NYC SHIELD Act has raised the bar for data protection, requiring businesses to implement comprehensive security measures or face…

Phishing scams are a serious threat to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with many SMBs now turning to cybersecurity consulting firms in NYC to protect against the growing risk of these cyberattacks. The prevalence of phishing scams – including spear phishing and vishing – has risen dramatically in recent years as cybercriminals exploit human error…

Realizing the increasing risk that internal attacks pose to national security and business, American federal agencies work together to preserve cybersecurity awareness month, formerly known as “National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” These include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).The message of the month is clear: SMBs to large…

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month all of October, and we thought we’d celebrate the occasion with a brief explainer on the basics of what you need to know to keep your data and identity safe. Cybersecurity Awareness Month was created to help raise awareness about the growing (and the continuously evolving) need for cybersecurity in both…

A Clark School study from the University of Maryland aimed at cybersecurity culture, reveals that hackers attack every 39 seconds, and one in three Americans are affected by these efforts each year. While it doesn’t take much in the way of time or money to strengthen our digital defenses, many people don’t do it simply…

Cybersecurity breaches are on the rise. From small businesses to giant corporations, everyone is vulnerable to cyber attack. You don’t want to believe it but the unfortunate truth is: it could happen to you. Being aware of this is a good start. But if you’re faced with the reality of a cyber attack, you and…

The European Union (EU) passed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018. The United States is soon to follow suit by passing its own federal privacy laws. For example, the 2018 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a recent tax privacy law that will take effect in January 2020. In the wake of…

In one year, from April 2016 to August 2017, 14 million small businesses were hacked. Small- to medium-sized businesses have a high risk of cyber attacks for a host of reasons. The combination of the number of attacks and the risk has moved Congress to seek legislation creating a set of resources and guidelines for…

When a cyber security attack happens to a big company it hits the news and gets plenty of air time. In a world of virtual money hundreds of thousands can be affected by a data breach. But it’s not just big banks and dating sites that are at risk. Small to medium-sized businesses are the…

Small to medium-sized businesses, or SMBs, are at the most risk for hacks. If your business has fewer than 1000 employees, there’s a good chance that you’re at risk. Let’s explore why and how hackers target SMBs and how to tighten up your enterprise to avoid a breach. What Makes SMBs At Risk For Hacking…

Ten years ago the first iPhone hit the market and our lives changed. Sure, there were BlackBerry and Treo phones before then that hinted at the capabilities of internet-capable phones but it was the iPhone that opened us to all the possibilities. The most incredible of those possibilities? The Internet of Things: the network of…

Businesses across all industries are vulnerable to cyberattacks. The threat is particularly great for small and mid-sized businesses that can’t divert resources into full-time, in-house IT security teams. The good news is that managed service providers (MSPs) help overcome these security obstacles. Outsourcing means you’ll have top of the line security solutions for whatever issues…

In the early days of the internet, the dangers of spam were easy to avoid by following a few simple rules. You could dodge most security risks and identity theft by deleting unsolicited attachments and offers from “Nigerian princes.” Then, spam-recognition algorithms became advanced enough to rid us of most of the chaff in our…

Information technology has become a vital part of everyday life and business. The barrier to entry is lower than it’s ever been and there are numerous free technology solutions available for saving files, sharing files, and sending files. Many offer flexibility and accessibility, but it’s also critical to ensure your files are secure. Here we…