To ensure all government contractors are safeguarding sensitive information, the DoD has enhanced its security framework with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, or CMMC. The CMMC program was introduced to protect federal contract information (FCI), controlled unclassified information (CUI), along with controlled unclassified information with no foreign dissemination (NOFORN). Why is CMMC compliance important? … 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 company’s 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, gives banks the technology backbone to make this shift without disruption. … Read more
Financial institutions run on technology that can’t afford downtime, and every layer of that technology now carries a compliance obligation attached to it. Meriplex builds managed IT and cybersecurity solutions specifically for the financial sector, covering the infrastructure, the security, and the documentation regulators expect to see. Not sure if your compliance documentation would hold … Read more
Meriplex, renowned for our managed IT and cybersecurity services, is pivotal in fortifying the healthcare industry against digital threats. In an era where cybersecurity breaches can have catastrophic consequences, Meriplex’s expertise in this domain is more crucial than ever. Let’s explore how our specialized approach to cybersecurity awareness training and support is helping healthcare organizations stay ahead of … Read more
Elevating cybersecurity measures is essential for every business in today’s digital world. However, when safeguarding senior living residents against cyber threats, it becomes imperative to bolster your community’s defenses through the implementation of robust cyber hygiene practices. Senior living cybersecurity means protecting resident and staff data, financial information, medical records, personal details, from the threats … Read more
Embracing managed IT services significantly enhances the long-term care residential experience by ensuring seamless technological operations, bolstering security, and optimizing efficiency for a more streamlined and reliable caregiving environment. Managed IT services for long-term care means a provider who understands what makes skilled nursing and long-term care different from general senior living, multi-site operations, EMR … Read more
Managed IT services play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency, security, and overall technological well-being of a modern senior living community, ensuring seamless operations and a heightened quality of life for residents. An MSP for the senior living industry is a third-party provider that runs and secures a community’s IT infrastructure under contract, typically … Read more
What does cybersecurity actually require at a long-term care facility? It requires the same administrative, physical, and technical safeguards HIPAA already demands, applied consistently: staff training against phishing and social engineering, secure access controls for patient data, and a response plan for when something goes wrong. The stakes are higher here than in most industries … Read more
What is virtualization, and why does it matter for your business? Virtualization lets one physical server run multiple independent virtual machines, each with its own operating system and applications, without needing separate hardware for each. Not sure if virtualization makes sense for your current infrastructure? Meriplex can walk through what it would actually change for … Read more
