Compliance

Let’s be frank; compliance can be annoying at times, even for IT teams.  But the world is filled with strict regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and security frameworks such as SOC 2. Whether you like it or not, you have to comply or face serious penalties. The chances of making grave mistakes…

When hiring a new employee, companies typically go overboard for onboarding. They may have a standardized procedure that features friendly meetings with the right people, an introduction to company culture, and training for success. When an employee leaves, however, it seems like offboarding doesn’t get that same love.  Offboarded employees actually have a lot more…

Onboarding has everything to do with the initial impressions exchanged between business and employee. And that’s why there’s so much effort and so many guidelines established for welcoming new hires. Buddy programs, orientation sessions, video guides, checklists, chit-chat and check-ins – countless resources are integrated into the onboarding experience. Because offboarding seems to encompass nothing…

What is SOC 2 Compliance? In short, SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for technology companies with cloud-based products and specifies how an organization should manage customer data. Compliance with the guidelines set by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) demonstrates an organization’s commitment to implementing effective controls and safeguards to protect…

With servers, firewalls, routers, software, and so many other bits and bytes that help an IT department function at any company, have you ever wondered how its valuable staff keeps everything in harmony? IT asset management (ITAM) works to oversee the entire IT infrastructure and makes sure they’re being used optimally and deliver good value…