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Welcome to this month's issue! The Technology Advisor provides technology advice, strategy, tips and trends to help you manage and grow your business!
Check-list for the MA Data Protection Law
Is your Antivirus software up to date? Are your Microsoft critical updates up to date? Better find out because as of March 1st it's against the law in Massachusetts for any computer system containing personal information about any resident of the commonwealth to be left unprotected. If you're unsure of your compliance status, it's time to check!
The regulations apply to every individual or entity, including those outside Massachusetts, that maintain personal information regarding Massachusetts residents, and regardless of whether the information is stored in paper or electronic form. To be in compliance, covered entities must ensure that such data is maintained securely, and develop a Written Information Security Policy (WISP).
Computer System Security Checklist:
- Secure User Authentication Protocols - Strong passwords, lock-outs after multiple failed login attempts, biometrics when available, etc.
- Secure Access Control Measures - Access to personal information must be restricted to employees who need access to perform their jobs.
- Encryption of Transmitted Records (password protection is NOT enough!)
- Reasonable monitoring of systems, for unauthorized use of or access to personal information.
- Personal information stored on laptops or other portable devices needs to be fully encrypted;
- For files containing personal information on a system connected to the Internet, up to date firewall protection, operating systems updates are required.
- For systems containing personal information, malware protection, anti-virus protection, and security patches must be kept up to date.
- Regular employee training is required on the proper use of computer security and the importance of personal information security.
Microsoft Certified Partner!:
We're proud to announce that we have completed our annual re-certification as a Microsoft Certified Partner. As a Certified Microsoft Partner, we have priority access to advanced Microsoft Support - a hotline to call for customer network down situations (which doesn't cost the customer anything!), we can offer financing through Microsoft Financing (for software, equipment, AND labor), and we get early access for testing of all Microsoft products. Thanks to all the customers who have served as references over the years!
Lunch & Learn Webinar:
Costly Technology Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!
Missed it the first time? We're doing an encore on October 28.
Please join us Thursday October 28th from 12:15-1:00pm for a free lunch time webinar: Costly Technology Mistakes and How to Avoid Them! Enjoy lunch at your desk while you learn some useful tips for keeping your system and network safe, taking care of small problems before they become big problems, and reducing downtime.
If you or someone else in your office would like to sign up for the webinar, please call (978-692-4200) or email us and we'll get the dial-in information to you.
Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover in the future? Let us know!
 Happy Halloween!
Sincerely,
Team Ekaru
Introductory Technology Assessment Over 400 local small businesses have chosen Ekaru to manage their computers and networks. We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to get started. We'll visit your office, review your network, and make recommendations. Call us at 978-692-4200 or email us to schedule a no-obligation assessment. If you know someone who could benefit from this offer, simply forward this email to them. Thank You!
 
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