In information technology, two essential terms are IT security and IT compliance. Both focus on keeping information safe. However, there's a crucial difference that is vital for businesses.

IT compliance uses IT security practices to protect data on a different level.

With remote work and IT compliance requirements on the rise, how do you keep track of company devices and their use? How are you sure that company devices are staying within policy?

Modern Device Management (MDM) helps businesses manage devices, from desktop computers to smartphones.

The rise of smart devices and remote work has transformed how businesses manage and secure their technology. Modern Device Management (MDM) emerged as a critical player in shifting to a cloud-based management system.

But can MDM applications replace traditional active directory servers? Well, yes and no.

As the demand for IT services grows, providers may feel tempted to offer zero-risk promises to entice customers. However, it's essential to understand that despite best efforts, no IT endeavor can ever truly be without risk.

Today, the only way to have total security is to turn off your internet, lock down your system, and remove human use (and, therefore, human error).

For over 25 years, WEBIT Services has built effective cybersecurity procedures for hundreds of clients.

IT risk assessments may feel intimidating or even overwhelming. How do you know if the risks presented genuinely threaten your business and IT system? Is this the correct assessment to meet your needs?

IT risk assessments are valuable tools, but they must follow an official IT security framework and match your needs to be effective.

Digital footprints cover today's modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they're hired. They get a company email address and application logins. They may even update their LinkedIn page to connect to your company.

When an employee leaves a company, digital offboarding must occur.

New technology and applications are developed every day. Some of them may even make jobs easier. If you discover a program that improves your productivity, do you know the process for downloading a new app onto your work computer? Does a procedure exist? Does it matter?

If your internal or external IT team doesn't know when or what applications users download, you may fall into shadow IT. Shadow IT is a term used to describe IT work performed "in the shadows" without the knowledge of the IT team.

Conducting business operations in the digital world is prone to security risks. Mitigating them would be impossible if you don't have an IT compliance policy.

Setting up a robust IT compliance policy in your business is more important now than ever.

Solid IT security practices are essential in protecting your company's and customers' data. In fact, many businesses now select vendors based on their security practices as much as their products and services.

Unfortunately, businesses that fail to utilize proper security practices miss out on potential clients.

With smartphones in nearly every home, businesses must decide how mobile devices fit into their company's security practices and work procedures. In addition, the 2020 pandemic introduced a new remote workforce, many of whom used personal home computers for work.

IT compliance can be divided into internal and external (third-party) compliance standards to protect your business. Read more about defining and utilizing compliance to keep your clients and business secure.

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