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FTC Safeguards Rule: The Role of an MSP in the Compliance Process

July 3rd, 2025|9 min read

Auto Dealerships are Required to Report Data Breaches to the FTC

July 2nd, 2025|10 min read

FTC Safeguards Rule for Auto Dealers: What You Need to Know

July 1st, 2025|18 min read

Intelligent Technical Solutions Appoints Dave Dyas SVP Channels

June 30th, 2025|2 min read

Which Businesses are Subject to the New FTC Safeguards Rule?

June 26th, 2025|12 min read

3 Reasons Managed IT is Priced Per User (Even If You Don’t Contact IT Daily)

June 25th, 2025|9 min read

What is the FTC Safeguards Rule and What Does it Mean for Your Business?

June 24th, 2025|9 min read

Intelligent Technical Solutions Named to CRN’s 2025 Solution Provider 500 List

June 20th, 2025|3 min read

4 Benefits of 24/7 IT Support (Even if You’re Only Open from 9-5)

June 18th, 2025|8 min read

Non-Compliance with FTC Safeguards Rule: What Auto Dealerships Need to Know

June 17th, 2025|12 min read

A CEO’s Guide to Preventing & Recovering from Phishing Scams

June 13th, 2025|13 min read

How to Protect Your Business from Spam Emails

June 12th, 2025|15 min read

Top 5 MSPs in Los Angeles [2021]

June 10th, 2025|7 min read

Onsite vs. Offsite Technicians: Which Is Better for Your Business?

June 10th, 2025|5 min read

CMMC Assessment vs. CMMC Audit: What’s the Difference?

May 30th, 2025|11 min read

How Much Does Cybersecurity Cost? (& How to Estimate Your Investment!)

May 28th, 2025|9 min read

What Happens When You See IT as an Investment vs. an Expense

May 21st, 2025|18 min read

7 Confidential Data Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business

May 14th, 2025|13 min read

HIPAA Certifications vs. HIPAA Compliance: What’s the Difference?

May 7th, 2025|17 min read

4 Challenges of Hiring a VCIO (& How to Overcome Them)

May 1st, 2025|8 min read

Do You Need SIEM for Your Small Business?

April 29th, 2025|15 min read

If My Business Gets Hacked, Who's Liable – My Company or the MSP?

April 23rd, 2025|20 min read

5 Pros of Meeting a New MSP while with Your Current IT Partner

April 17th, 2025|14 min read

Managed IT vs. Break-Fix IT vs. In-House IT

April 14th, 2025|15 min read

Software Vendors vs. Managed IT Service Providers: A Quick Comparison

April 9th, 2025|11 min read

11 Pros & Cons of Managed IT for Biotech Companies

April 2nd, 2025|14 min read

How to Protect Your Business from Fileless Malware

April 1st, 2025|7 min read

Can Outsourced IT Save You Money? (& How Much?)

March 27th, 2025|11 min read

What is a vCIO? (& How Will It Help You?)

March 26th, 2025|5 min read

How Much Do vCIO Services Cost? (& Why?)

March 19th, 2025|12 min read

Can Having a Data Backup Save Your Business?

March 16th, 2025|10 min read

How to Become a Cybersecurity Champion for Your Organization

March 11th, 2025|8 min read

How an MSSP Helps with PCI Compliance

March 5th, 2025|11 min read

6 Things You Need to Know About the Final CMMC Ruling [Video]

February 24th, 2025|3 min read

ITS Named to CRN’s MSP 500 List for 2025

February 22nd, 2025|3 min read

20 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an MSP in Chicago

February 11th, 2025|8 min read

5 Benefits of Outsourced IT for FAR Compliance

February 4th, 2025|8 min read

7 Steps to Build a Safe Online Culture for Your Business

January 30th, 2025|15 min read

7 Hidden Dangers in Your Firewall and How to Address Them

January 28th, 2025|14 min read

8 Ways an MSP Can Help You Transition to an IPO

January 21st, 2025|8 min read

How to Improve Your CMMC Maturity Level (6 Best Practices)

January 16th, 2025|7 min read

Can ITS Provide a Detailed ROI Analysis?

January 14th, 2025|8 min read

HIPAA Non-Compliance: What Happens? (& Why You Should Comply)

January 9th, 2025|8 min read

How Much Does Cybersecurity Cost in Chicago? (2025)

January 7th, 2025|9 min read

7 Ways Managed IT Services Can Support Your IT Team [UPDATED]

January 2nd, 2025|9 min read

6 Benefits of Managed IT (for Your FINRA Compliance Needs)

December 30th, 2024|8 min read

20 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Best Managed IT (MSP) [UPDATED]

December 26th, 2024|13 min read

What Your Business Needs to Know About Wi-Fi Surveys

December 23rd, 2024|13 min read

Top 10 FINRA Compliance Challenges (& 10 Solutions)

December 19th, 2024|10 min read

How to Report Your DoD SPRS Score (in 5 Easy Steps)

December 12th, 2024|8 min read

Common IT Challenges of the Public Sector (& How to Solve Them)

December 11th, 2024|12 min read

ITS Honored with Prestigious ‘Industry Transformer Award’

December 6th, 2024|2 min read

What Makes a Great IT Team? (3 Qualities) [UPDATED]

December 4th, 2024|10 min read

7 Concrete Ways to Avoid Ransomware Attacks [UPDATED]

November 28th, 2024|11 min read

6 Telltale Signs Your Business Needs a Technology Upgrade

November 14th, 2024|5 min read

Best Cybersecurity Practices for 2025: Expert Tips

November 12th, 2024|14 min read

8 Common Bluetooth Risks and How to Mitigate Them

November 7th, 2024|8 min read

ITS Named to MSSP Alert’s 2024 List of Top 250 MSSPs

November 1st, 2024|4 min read

What is Data Inventory? (& 4 Easy Steps to Secure Your Data)

October 31st, 2024|13 min read

Landlines vs. VoIP Phones for the Public Sector

October 29th, 2024|10 min read

Sacramento MSP Afineol IT Consulting Partners with ITS

October 28th, 2024|3 min read

7 Ways an MSP Enhances AutoCAD Performance for Your Business

October 24th, 2024|9 min read

12 Cloud Management Questions to Ask Your IT Provider

October 22nd, 2024|10 min read

Top 6 US-based MSPs for the Public Sector (2024)

October 17th, 2024|17 min read

How ITS Creates a Customized Compliance Policy

October 15th, 2024|8 min read

CMMC Deep Dive

October 11th, 2024|3 min read

Top 5 Best Managed Service Providers in Metro Detroit

October 11th, 2024|15 min read

What Happens if ITS Gets Hacked? (A Deep Dive)

October 8th, 2024|10 min read

In-house IT vs. Outsourced IT for the Public Sector

October 1st, 2024|11 min read

5 Problems with Legacy IT Systems in the Public Sector

September 27th, 2024|11 min read

4 Stakeholders Needed for a Successful MSP Vetting Process

September 26th, 2024|13 min read

ITS Ranks on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List for Outstanding Growth

September 25th, 2024|2 min read

5 Questions to Ask Your MSP About Incident Response Plans

September 24th, 2024|10 min read

How Much Does Outsourcing IT Cost for the Public Sector?

September 20th, 2024|13 min read

Why Business Owners Must Lead IT Services & Cybersecurity Decisions

September 19th, 2024|8 min read

How much does ITS Cybersecurity Cost? [Video]

September 12th, 2024|4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the CMMC 2.0 Certification Levels

September 11th, 2024|20 min read

What is Section 179? (& How You Can Use It to Save Money)

September 10th, 2024|10 min read

7 Top Causes of Data Loss (& How You Can Prevent Them)

September 5th, 2024|9 min read

What is NIST 800-171? (& What Does it Mean for Businesses?)

September 3rd, 2024|11 min read

5 Best Managed IT Service Providers in Las Vegas [Updated]

August 29th, 2024|16 min read

How Much Does GDPR Compliance Cost in 2024? (& Factors That Affect the Price)

August 27th, 2024|7 min read

What Type of Projects Can MSPs Help You With?

August 22nd, 2024|9 min read

5 Tech Problems You Can’t Ignore (& How to Solve Them)

August 20th, 2024|10 min read

10 FAQs Your Business Might Have About Copilot for Microsoft 365

August 16th, 2024|15 min read

How to Make Strong Passwords: 12 Tips for 2025 [UPDATED]

August 15th, 2024|11 min read

Lessons Your Business Can Learn From the CDK Hack

August 13th, 2024|10 min read

ITS Earns 7th Spot on the 2024 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List

August 9th, 2024|2 min read

How Often Should You Change Passwords? (& Other Password Guidelines)

August 8th, 2024|10 min read

PCI DSS Compliance: Top Challenges (& Solutions)

August 6th, 2024|6 min read

When is an MSP Worth the Investment? (5 Scenarios)

August 1st, 2024|11 min read

10 Benefits of IT Standardization (A Guide for Businesses)

July 30th, 2024|9 min read

ITS Joins Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501

July 25th, 2024|3 min read

Choosing the Best Compliance-Focused MSP (4 Insider Tips)

July 25th, 2024|8 min read

How MSP Flat-Rate Services Benefit Your Business

July 23rd, 2024|6 min read

3 Ways to Measure Your MSP’s Real Value

July 16th, 2024|12 min read

Compliance in Finance: What is FINRA Compliance?

July 11th, 2024|9 min read

Top 10 Data Center Security Best Practices (2024)

July 9th, 2024|8 min read

Are Biometrics Safer than Passwords for My Business?

July 2nd, 2024|11 min read

6 Crucial Benefits of Vulnerability Management for Businesses

June 25th, 2024|8 min read

Infrastructure Monitoring Explained for Businesses

June 20th, 2024|10 min read

7 Key Components of a Strong Password Policy

June 18th, 2024|17 min read

Why Do MSPs Replace Working Equipment? (6 Top Reasons)

June 12th, 2024|8 min read

Dan Izydorek Transitions into New Role as ITS’ CPO

June 11th, 2024|2 min read

Mike Rhea Joins ITS as New CRO

June 11th, 2024|3 min read

ITS Climbs Higher on CRN's Solutions Provider 500 Rankings (2024)

June 6th, 2024|3 min read

5 Best Practices for Managing IT Inventory

June 6th, 2024|12 min read

6 SOC 2 Audit Challenges Your Business Should Watch Out For

June 4th, 2024|17 min read

An Honest Review of 3CX (Features & Usability)

May 30th, 2024|8 min read

4 Challenges of Paying for Cheap IT (& Solutions)

May 28th, 2024|8 min read

How to Handle Hardware Asset Disposal Safely

May 22nd, 2024|9 min read

How Important is a Regularly Scheduled Vulnerability Scan?

May 21st, 2024|10 min read

Why Your Business Needs an IT Vendor Liaison

May 16th, 2024|5 min read

The 5 Best Co-Managed IT Service Providers in Pasadena

May 15th, 2024|31 min read

CIO vs vCIO: What’s the Difference?

May 14th, 2024|19 min read

SOC 2 Type 1 and SOC 2 Type 2: What’s the Difference?

May 8th, 2024|10 min read

A Comparison of the Best 3CX Compatible CRMs (2024) [Updated]

May 7th, 2024|30 min read

6 Signs to Rethink Your IT Staffing Approach

May 2nd, 2024|8 min read

CMMC Compliance and MSPs: Do They Need It? (+ 8 Security Standards)

May 1st, 2024|10 min read

Microsoft Security Program for Nonprofits Explained [Updated]

April 30th, 2024|13 min read

Tabletop Exercises: How They Work & Why You Need Them

April 24th, 2024|7 min read

How to Protect Your Business from Email Spoofing

April 23rd, 2024|10 min read

RP, CCP, CCA: Comparing the Different CMMC Roles

April 17th, 2024|7 min read

8 Common SOC 2 Compliance Challenges Your Business Will Face

April 16th, 2024|9 min read

What's the Difference Between SOC 1 and SOC 2?

April 10th, 2024|12 min read

10 Ways MSPs Help with HIPAA Compliance

April 9th, 2024|11 min read

7 Things Businesses Should Know about Co-Managed IT Services [Video]

April 8th, 2024|4 min read

What is Co-Managed IT? [Video]

April 8th, 2024|3 min read

Beware of MFA Prompt Bombing! [Video]

April 8th, 2024|3 min read

8 Biggest Tech Challenges Businesses Will Face this 2024

April 4th, 2024|8 min read

8 Easy Steps to Upgrade Your Server

April 3rd, 2024|14 min read

NIST Password Guidelines: 9 Rules to Follow [Updated in 2024]

April 2nd, 2024|12 min read

What is Threat Isolation and Containment, and Why is it Important?

March 28th, 2024|14 min read

The 5 Best Managed IT Providers for Construction Firms in the US

March 27th, 2024|38 min read

What is DMARC, and Why is it Important for Email Security?

March 26th, 2024|9 min read

The SEC's New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: A Guide for CFOs

March 26th, 2024|11 min read

Intelligent Technical Solutions Partners with Digital Seattle

March 21st, 2024|2 min read

Top 4 Email Attachment Alternatives to Send Large Files in 2024

March 20th, 2024|12 min read

Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Healthcare MSP (& Why)

March 19th, 2024|16 min read

Why Port 3389 is a No-No for Remote Desktop

March 14th, 2024|9 min read

The 5 Best Cybersecurity Companies in Oakland

March 13th, 2024|28 min read

How to Report Ransomware Crimes to the FBI (4 Easy Steps) [Updated]

March 11th, 2024|10 min read

8 Data Analytics Advantages (& How It Boosts Business Efficiency)

March 7th, 2024|9 min read

6 Things to Check Before Signing a Long-Term VoIP Contract

March 6th, 2024|13 min read

What is Windows Patch Management? (& How It Helps Businesses)

March 5th, 2024|13 min read

6 Reasons You Should Redirect Your Domain Name System (DNS)

February 28th, 2024|7 min read

How Much Does Co-Managed IT Cost in Detroit? (+ Price Factors)

February 26th, 2024|14 min read

What is EDR, and Why Does My Business Need One? [Updated]

February 22nd, 2024|11 min read

À La Carte vs. Bundled IT Plans: Which One Should You Choose?

February 21st, 2024|20 min read

The Pros & Cons of Small and Large Managed Service Providers [Updated]

February 20th, 2024|14 min read

What Comes After a Network Security Assessment?

February 15th, 2024|13 min read

Managed IT Cost for Architecture (+ Price Factors)

February 14th, 2024|13 min read

Best Managed IT Service Providers in Chicago [Updated in 2024]

February 8th, 2024|18 min read

Questions to Ask Before Partnering with a Co-managed IT Provider

February 7th, 2024|18 min read

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Pay Ransomware Demands [Updated]

February 6th, 2024|16 min read

Windows Server 2019 End-of-Life: Everything You Need to Know

February 1st, 2024|12 min read

Everything You Should Ask When Comparing Managed IT Providers

January 31st, 2024|12 min read

Why Backup Solutions are a Must for Every Business [Updated]

January 30th, 2024|12 min read

How Much Does Co-Managed IT Cost in Chicago? (+ Price Factors)

January 25th, 2024|10 min read

How to Set Up a Wireless Conference Room (in 3 Easy Steps)

January 24th, 2024|12 min read

ITS is Heralded as a CRN Triple Crown Award 2023 Winner

January 23rd, 2024|2 min read

Best Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Software (2024)

January 23rd, 2024|14 min read

Co-managed IT Prices in Olympia (& 3 Factors that Affect the Cost)

January 17th, 2024|14 min read

How to Evaluate a Cyber Insurance Agent

January 16th, 2024|13 min read

5 Early Warning Signs of a Data Breach

January 10th, 2024|10 min read

Cyber Threats and Security Tips for Small Businesses in 2024

January 9th, 2024|11 min read

Average Cost of IT Support Services in Los Angeles

January 4th, 2024|13 min read

7 Steps in Building a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy for SMBs

January 3rd, 2024|14 min read

Why MSP Pricing Varies (& How to Evaluate a Provider)

December 29th, 2023|13 min read

Domino Effect: A Third-Party Vendor's Ransomware Crisis Became Our Own

December 28th, 2023|8 min read

Dealing with Hidden Cyber Risks this Holiday Season [Video]

December 27th, 2023|3 min read

5 Common HIPAA Compliance Issues (& Solutions)

December 27th, 2023|11 min read

The Dangers of Deepfake and How to Protect Against It [Updated]

December 21st, 2023|11 min read

5 Ways the Cloud Can Support Remote Work

December 20th, 2023|7 min read

7 Tips to Prevent Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams

December 19th, 2023|14 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Hire an MSP for Financial Institutions?

December 14th, 2023|15 min read

What is CMMC 2.0? [Video]

December 13th, 2023|4 min read

What Your Business Needs to Know About Bing Chat Enterprise

December 13th, 2023|7 min read

What is Microsoft Defender for Office 365? (A Beginner’s Guide)

December 12th, 2023|13 min read

How to Build Your Cybersecurity Without a CISO

December 6th, 2023|10 min read

7 Tips Cyber Insurance Buyers Should Know (& What It Really Covers)

December 5th, 2023|11 min read

Why is My MSP Asking Me to Sign an NDA After the Initial Call?

November 30th, 2023|7 min read

Debunking the 5 Most Common Co-Managed IT Myths

November 29th, 2023|17 min read

6 Ways an MSP Can Help Build Business Resilience (And Its Importance)

November 28th, 2023|18 min read

How Much Does HIPAA Compliance Cost?

November 24th, 2023|12 min read

What Businesses Should Look for in an MSP Proposal

November 23rd, 2023|14 min read

Top Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs) in Pasadena

November 21st, 2023|19 min read

How Much Does Security Awareness Training Cost (& Is It Worth It?)

November 17th, 2023|13 min read

How to Train Staff on New Systems and Technology [Video]

November 16th, 2023|3 min read

Law Firm Compliance: 4 Key Challenges and How to Navigate Them

November 16th, 2023|12 min read

Is Windows Defender Enough in 2024? (Pros & Cons) [Updated]

November 15th, 2023|14 min read

8 Tasks Bing Chat Enterprise Can Do for You

November 14th, 2023|11 min read

Attorney & Advisor: Do I Really Need One?

November 10th, 2023|7 min read

ITS Ranks #147 on 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 List

November 10th, 2023|2 min read

4 Clear Signs It is Time to Restructure Your IT Department

November 8th, 2023|12 min read

Bing Chat Enterprise vs. Microsoft 365 Copilot: What You Need to Know

November 7th, 2023|10 min read

10 Proven Tips for Cloud Migration from Windows 2012 Server for SMBs

November 3rd, 2023|14 min read

Windows 10 EOL: What You Need to Know [Video]

November 1st, 2023|3 min read

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