This post recaps key insights from our February webinar, where Adam Pendleton, Chief Information Security Officer at Meriplex, and Jason Barnhizer, Director of Threat Operations at Blackpoint Cyber, broke down the new cybersecurity reality every business needs to prepare for. Thereâs no more buffer time. No more early warning signs. No more leisurely windows between … Read more
Imagine this. An auditor walks into your senior living community, clipboard in hand, ready to assess your compliance with HIPAA, FTC safeguards, and a growing list of other regulatory standards. Do you feel confident that your systems, policies, and teams are ready? Or do you feel the subtle panic of wondering where your last security … Read more
If youâre a mid-sized business, hereâs a hard truth: you are squarely in the crosshairs. For years, there has been a lingering belief that cybercriminals only go after big-name enterprises with sprawling infrastructures and deep pockets. But the data tells a different story. According to IBMâs 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, mid-sized companies … Read more
Todayâs threats donât just crash systems. They derail operations, stall revenue, and shake customer trust. According to IBMâs 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average breach for a small or mid-sized business costs $3.5 million. And thatâs just the financial impact. The reputational damage is harder to measure, but even more difficult to … Read more
The cybersecurity conversation has changed. Itâs no longer about whether your business could be a target. Itâs about how prepared you are whenânot ifâsomething happens. Cyber threats have become more sophisticated, relentless, and financially devastating. According to IBMâs 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average data breach now costs U.S. businesses $9.48 millionâand … Read more
Most auto dealerships arenât just where people buy carsâtheyâre local landmarks. Your sales team knows their customers by name. You sponsor the high school football team, host BBQs, hand out balloons at community events. So when a cybersecurity breach happens, itâs not just a tech problemâitâs a trust problem. Todayâs dealerships store deeply personal data: … Read more
In the complex world of cybersecurity, regular penetration testing is essential to bolster your organizationâs cyber defenses. However, with varying quality and costsâranging from $5,000 to six figuresâchoosing the right service can be daunting. One of the biggest cost factors is the balance between human-driven and automated activity. By striking the right balance between automated … Read more
Introduction In the digital world, even the most trusted cybersecurity firms can make mistakes. Recently, CrowdStrike experienced an error that caused a major Microsoft outage, affecting users around the globe. This incident highlights the particular challenges mid-sized companies face when dealing with such disruptions. Understanding the Mid-Sized company challenge Mid-sized companies are in a unique … Read more
WHAT HAPPENED TO CHANGE HEALTHCARE? The healthcare industry was jolted by yet another cyber attack[1], this time targeting Change Healthcare, a large unit of the massive UnitedHealth Group, and a critical part of payment processing for the healthcare industry. The attack encrypted some of the companyâs data and affected its operations, disrupting services for large … Read more
The banking industry is undergoing a transformation driven by the rapid adoption of cloud technology. This shift is not just a trend but a fundamental change in how banking services are delivered and consumed. Meriplex, a provider of managed cybersecurity, IT, and SD-WAN solutions, is at the heart of this revolution, playing a pivotal role in empowering … Read more
