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Cyber Security FTC Requirements

What Every CPA Needs to Know About the Safeguards Rule

What’s changing in cybersecurity regulations for accountants, and how Stratti can help  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently made updates to its Safeguards Rule. Regulations have been adjusted to ensure non-banking institutions, like auto dealerships, law firms, and accounting firms like yours, will be responsible for digital security systems that protect client information.  With the…

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Cyber Security Terms

Hook, Line, and Scammer: What Is Phishing—and How to Spot It

Imagine a calm, breezy riverbank, with a cooler full of bait and cold drinks. That’s fishing at its finest.  Phishing with a ph, on the other hand, is a term used to refer to the tricks cybercriminals use in messages, emails, and other communications to get people to reveal personal information.  It’s an extremely common…

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Cyber Security

Have You Booked Your Free 15-Minute Cybersecurity Assessment?

How strong is your cybersecurity?  It’s hard to know if what you’re doing is enough to keep your business safe.  With new threats and new technology around every corner, it can feel impossible to keep up with all the opportunities to strengthen your company’s cybersecurity, much less prioritize the tools that fit best.  But good…

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Cyber Security

The Evolution of Cybersecurity: 30 Years of Protecting Businesses

As humanity evolves, technology changes right along with it. For 30 years, Stratti has been at the forefront of emerging IT and cybersecurity, ensuring your business is in line with current security protocols and equipped to perform in an increasingly digital world.  Let’s take a look back over the last 30 years of cybersecurity to…

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Cyber Security Managed Cookies

What Are “Managed Cookies”?

Have you ever visited a website, only to be hit by a notification bar asking you to “Accept Cookies?”  Chances are, you’ve clicked whatever choice felt best at the time—probably, whatever option allowed you to get the pop-up out of your way! But…what are managed cookies?  In essence, cookies are small files that help websites…

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Cyber Insurance Cyber Security

What is PCI Compliance?

Calling all Administrators, Business Owners, and Decision Makers – Let’s Talk PCI Compliance!  What is PCI Compliance?  PCI compliance has been around for a while, but you might have heard about it more recently in relation to the rising rates of cybercrime. PCI refers to the adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard…

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Cyber Security Tech Advice

How to Create a Strong Password

Spoiler alert: you’re not as safe as you think you are! Here are how some tips on how to make your password usage safer.  Practically everyone has a smartphone, some kind of computer, and often a tablet tossed in the mix, too—and whether we’re using our devices for work, school, or fun, we’re using passwords…

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Cyber Security General Announcements

Here’s What You Need to Know About the FTC Auto Dealer IT Security Requirements

What’s changing, and how Stratti can help Have you been hearing about the changes to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule?  There are shifting requirements when it comes to cybersecurity and customer data protection, and the deadline for compliance is near.  Soon, more organizations than ever before will be held liable for their internal IT Safety measures—from…

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Cyber Security Managed IT Services Technology

What Are Managed IT Services?

And how do I know if I need them? Whether you’ve just started a business, or you’re looking to expand a company, chances are you’ve got some type of digital presence. From online marketing, website maintenance, email addresses, your Point of Sale system, and proprietary data…technology has slowly crept into so many aspects of business…

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Cyber Security Disaster Preparedness

How Hackers Get Personal Information

And How You Can Protect Your Business Cybersecurity is becoming a pressing issue for professionals in all industries. All organizations, from retail shops to law offices, have a digital presence and often collect personal information.  But whenever individuals give out their personal information—be it credit card details or name and password—they’re at risk of having…

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