Microsoft Is Changing Allowed Auth Methods and Retiring Two – Don’t Lose Access to Your Accounts!
If your team signs into Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, or other Microsoft services using a text message code or a phone call for verification, pay attention. Microsoft is changing the authentication methods it allows and is retiring two of the most common ones. The shift is already on the calendar, and businesses that wait risk […]
Incident Response for Regulated Industries: What Attorneys, Medical Offices, and Financial Professionals Need to Know
Discover what attorneys, medical offices, and financial professionals need to know about incident response planning. Learn practical steps to meet HIPAA, SHIELD Act, and GLBA requirements while protecting your practice. Better IT Now helps regulated businesses stay secure and compliant.
Creating a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) for Your Accounting Practice
As an accounting professional, you handle some of the most sensitive client information every day—Social Security numbers, bank details, tax records, and more. One data breach or compliance slip-up could damage your reputation, cost thousands in fines, or even put your practice at risk of shutting down. That’s why a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) […]
Business Associate Agreements (BAAs): What Dental Offices Should Include When Hiring Vendors
Discover must-have clauses for Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) in dental offices. Learn key protections, smart vendor questions, and how Better IT Now helps Long Island practices stay HIPAA-compliant—without the headache.
Encryption for Legal Communications: Email and File Sharing Best Practices
In today’s legal landscape, client confidentiality isn’t just a professional standard—it’s a fundamental requirement. Whether you’re exchanging case details, sharing draft contracts, or coordinating with co-counsel, one unsecured email or file link can expose sensitive information and erode trust. Cyber threats targeting law firms continue to rise, making robust encryption essential for both email and […]
Secure File Sharing for Accountants: Moving Beyond Email Attachments
Accountants handle sensitive client data every day—tax returns, financial statements, audit documents, and more. For many firms, the default method for sharing these files is still email attachments. It feels quick and familiar, but it comes with hidden risks that can expose your practice to security threats, version chaos, and lost productivity. At Better IT […]
Understanding Confidentiality Duties in the Digital Age
Protecting client and patient data is more critical than ever. From phishing attacks to HIPAA violations, learn the modern confidentiality duties facing attorneys, accountants, and medical offices—and practical steps to safeguard your practice. Better IT Now simplifies compliance so you can focus on what matters most.
Why End-of-Life Software Is a Bigger Risk Than Most Businesses Realize
Most software doesn’t stop working the day it reaches “end of life.” Computers still turn on, applications still open, and employees can continue doing their jobs — at least on the surface. Because nothing immediately breaks, many businesses assume end-of-life software isn’t an urgent problem. In reality, it’s one of the most common hidden risks […]
Microsoft 365 Licensing Is Changing Again — Are You Overpaying?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most powerful productivity platforms available to businesses, but it’s also one of the easiest to overspend on. Licensing changes regularly, features shift between plans, and security capabilities are often bundled into tiers that many businesses don’t fully understand. Over time, this leads to a common problem: companies either pay […]
HIPAA 101: What Every Dental Practice Needs to Know About Privacy and Security Rules
HIPAA 101: What Every Dental Practice Needs to Know About Privacy and Security Rules Running a dental practice on Long Island means juggling patient care, appointments, insurance claims, digital X-rays, and treatment notes every single day. Behind all of that activity is something critically important: Protected Health Information (PHI). This includes names, dates of birth, […]