Past Blogs
Ensuring Data Security in Practice Continuity
Whether you’re a small practice or a multinational corporation, your [...]
Key Steps for Successful Practice Continuity Planning
Imagine being the owner of the most popular coffee joint [...]
Why Smart Tech Acceleration Is Essential to Your Long-Term Success
Are you feeling like you’re falling behind in today’s digital [...]
Navigating the Risks of Rapid Tech Acceleration
We live in a world where possibilities are endless. From [...]
Transforming Operations: Strategic IT Service Provider Impact
Technology plays a critical role in driving practice success in [...]
Need More Reliable IT Services for Your Practice?
Today's Practices depend heavily on technology for success and growth. [...]
Debunking Myths About AI in Cybersecurity
AI has become a buzzword that often evokes a mix [...]
How Cybercriminals Use AI to Power Their Attacks
Managing a practice on your own is challenging enough without [...]
How to Choose the Right SaaS Backup Solution for Your Practice
As technology continues to advance, more and more practices like [...]
The Most Dangerous Myths About Cloud Data Backup
For practices, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions offer unparalleled opportunities to enhance [...]
Don’t Make These Incident Response Planning Mistakes
Worried about cyberattacks hitting your practice? You're not alone. Cyberattacks [...]
The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management
In today's practice landscape, data isn't just power -- it's [...]
A Deep Dive Into Data Governance
In the world of business, your data holds the key [...]
Bolster Cyber Defenses With Routine Security Tests
Practices today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social [...]
Tackling the Hidden Challenges of Network Monitoring
A healthy and secure network is critical for seamless communication [...]
How to Ensure Your Cyber Insurance Pays Out
In the current digital environment, where cyberthreats are commonplace, it [...]
Key Considerations When Selecting the Right Cyber Insurance Coverage
Is your practice prepared to confront today’s growing cybersecurity threats? [...]
How Effectively Managing Risk Bolsters Cyber Defenses
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyberthreats and vulnerabilities [...]
How to Achieve Strategic Cyber Risk Management With NIST CSF
Keeping sensitive data and critical tech safe from cyberattacks is [...]
Top Technologies Driving Digital Transformation
When creating a budget for your practice, it’s important to [...]
Top Misconceptions About Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is necessary for all practices that want to [...]
Be Aware of These Top AI Cyber-Risks
The rise of AI has sparked a revolution. Everyone, from [...]
How Social Media Misuse Can Harm Your Practice
Social media has significantly transformed the way we communicate and [...]
A Deep Dive Into Phishing Scams
Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent and successful [...]
Four Ways Disasters Fuel Cyberattacks
Your practice, in all likelihood, already faces numerous challenges in [...]
Don’t Forget Cybersecurity in Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
A disaster preparedness plan helps practices withstand any calamity. However, [...]
The Best Defense Against Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts [...]
It’s Time to Bust These 3 Ransomware Myths
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, [...]
3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Practices
Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. [...]
Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths
In today’s threat landscape, practice are constantly at risk of [...]
Are All of Your Policies in Place?
Have you reviewed your HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual? Are [...]
It’s On YOU Tech Firms!
“It’s on you Tech firms” is President Biden’s message to [...]
HIPAA Access Policy
HIPAA requires you to implement policies and procedures that, based [...]
Are Your HIPAA Policies And Procedures Up To Date?
It's that time of year where I am working on [...]
Free Email Service
Are you using a free email service in your practice? [...]
It All Starts in the Closet
Catchy title? It all starts in the closet! Do you [...]
Making a Website HIPAA Compliant – Here’s All You Need to Know about it
Did you know that almost every website is required to [...]
Post Covid World
Here we are in 2022, living in a post covid [...]
Start Thinking About Your Security Assessment
If you haven’t started to think about this years security [...]
Still Working From Home?
Are you still working from home? If so, are you [...]
Happy 4th!
Happy 4th of July! I always view this Holiday is [...]
Protect Your Equipment
With the National heat wave going on right now, it’s [...]
Backup Solutions
Here are some backup solutions you should use for your [...]
Make sure your medical practice website has all the right elements with this checklist
If you are a medical practice looking to create or [...]
Microsoft 365’s Booking Feature
Microsoft 365’s Bookings feature is a great way to keep [...]
Monitoring Employees Online
If you’re managing a remote workforce, you may wonder whether [...]
Slow WiFi on Your Phone?
Do you have slow Wi-Fi on your phone? These reasons [...]
Video Content For Your Website
I often talk about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how [...]
SEO For Your Website
Let’s talk about SEO for your website. I don’t often [...]
Windows 10 and 11 keyboard shortcuts
Using keyboard shortcuts activate computer commands faster than dragging a [...]
Back to Work?
I don't think Covid is over but the war in [...]
Tips For iPhone Users
If you’re working out of the office or house, you [...]
Windows Hello
Log in with Windows Hello to make things simple! You [...]
Telemedicine Does Have Advantages
At first, I wasn’t too sure but as time has [...]
Which Is The Safest Web Browser?
You often don’t think of your web browser as being [...]
Ransomware Revenue
Ransomware Revenue. Where does it go? According to a recent [...]
Online Scheduling for Medical Practices
The Benefits of Online Scheduling for Medical Practices When patients [...]
Do You Have Zombie Accounts?
Zombie accounts can come back and really bite you. Do [...]
Digital Transformation – Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry
IT innovations continue to transform the healthcare sector in incredible [...]
Zelle Fraud
The latest craze in trying to steal your money is [...]
Russian Cyberattacks Are Coming
March 7, 2022 As we watch the battle for Ukraine [...]
Russian Cyberattacks Are Coming
As we watch the battle for Ukraine unfold, the United [...]
Health Apps
What you want to look for in health apps and wearable [...]
Disruptive Windows 11 Settings
Disable these disruptive Windows 11 settings now February 28th, 2022 [...]
Marketing Your Medical Practice
Have you ever thought of marketing your medical practice? [...]
Benefits of a Hybrid Cloud
More and more companies these days are hosting their business [...]
Time Management
As a business owner, my goal is to maximize my [...]
Is Social Media Going To Hurt You?
What Every Practice Needs To Know About The Impact of [...]
Tier3MD Services
Tier3MD services change constantly due to the changes in technology, [...]
Too Small For Security?
I have spoken to thousands of medical practices in my [...]
How is Your Customer Service?
Have you ever thought about your customer service? How is [...]
Monitoring Your Employees Activities
Are you monitoring your employees activities? I always view that [...]
Getting The IT Support You Need
When you think about getting IT support for your practice, [...]
How Much for IT Services?
With all of the technology out there IT services both [...]
Cost of Bad Advice
The Cost of Bad Advice In addition to downtime and [...]
Stay Current With Your IT
Stay Current With Your IT Stay current with your IT [...]
Should You Upgrade To Windows 11?
Should you upgrade to Windows 11? Well, you may not have [...]
Cleaning Tips For Your Computer
Cleaning Tips for Your Computer and Mobile Devices December 15th, [...]
Changes in the HIPAA Privacy Rule
There are some changes in the HIPAA privacy rule that [...]
Cloud Computing is the Future of Healthcare
Is your healthcare practice yet to adopt cloud services? [...]
The Right EMR
At this point, does your practice have the right EMR? Please [...]
Benefits of New IT
Do you ever think of the benefits of new IT? When [...]
Protect Your Patients PHI
As a medical only IT support company, I often post [...]
Be Careful Over the Holidays
Be careful over the Holidays with on-line shopping. More and more [...]
Part 4 Incident Response Planning
This is Part 4 incident response planning to help you [...]
Define Primary Members
PART 3 Part 3 in our series of how [...]
Incident Response Plan Part 2
Part 2 Incident Response Plan Part 2. Continuing on from [...]
Incident Response Checklist
Part 1 Do you have an incident response checklist? An attack [...]
Cybersecurity Strategies
With the month of October being cybersecurity awareness month, [...]
Picking A Computer Mouse
Have you every put any thought into picking a computer [...]
FBI And Others Crush REvil
In a Global effort, the FBI and others crush [...]
Review Your Policy And Procedure Manual
It is time to review your policy and procedure manual [...]
Tier3MD Partners With The Medical Association Of Georgia
October 11, 2021 For Immediate Release Tier3MD has been chosen [...]
Healthcare Using Big Data
Healthcare using big data has totally changed the landscape. The [...]
Game Changing Conversations
Have you ever needed to have a serious conversation with [...]
October Is My Favorite Month!
Of course, I enjoy the heck out of Summer, but [...]
Have You Considered Co-Managed IT?
When you consider the investments in your Practice that you [...]
Are You Using Mobile Device Management?
More and more practices are depending on mobile devices to [...]
5 Gmail Tips You Will Love!
September 17th, 2021 Tier3MD Secure Web & Cloud Below are 5 Gmail [...]
Tier3MD is Hiring!
Tier3MD is hiring for Field Services in Savannah, GA and [...]
iPhone 13 Review
Let me state this first...I believe in transparency. I am an [...]
Opportunity With The VA
There is a new opportunity with the VA. They are [...]
iPhone Vulnerability
Apple has had to quickly update its software for an [...]
Get On The Schedule!
It's time to get on the schedule for your annual [...]
Which Browser Do You Use?
With all the browsers out there for internet surfing, I [...]
What Happened at Howard University?
In case you missed it, there has been another major [...]
Technology Isn’t For Everyone
Just because it is there doesn't mean you have to [...]
Is Single Sign On Beneficial?
Is single sign on beneficial to you, the user? How does [...]
Make Your Website Look Good!
According to the cliché, one shouldn’t judge a book by [...]
Microsoft Office Skills
How are your Microsoft Office skills? I hired a great salesman [...]
BYOD and CYOD
Let's talk about the good and the bad of [...]
Plan For Your Security Assessment
It's that time of year again! Time to plan for your [...]
Different Types of Phishing
There are 4 main types of phishing scams. You have [...]
Are You Applying for Cyber Insurance?
This is a continuation of the August 12, 2021 blog. [...]
Cyber Liability Questionnairre
Have you checked on your cyber policy with your insurance [...]
Your Security Tools
Your security tools are very important in protecting your network. [...]
HIPAA and Social Media
We very rarely associate HIPAA with social media. Some practices [...]
Don’t Ignore Your Password Policy
If you are a medical practice, you should have a [...]
Time For A New Mac?
Is it time for a new Mac? I never [...]
Managed Security Services
When we started Tier3MD in 2005, the though was to [...]
Deepfake
Deepfake videos are becoming more and more popular on social [...]
Best Way To Prevent Ransomware
People often ask me what is the best way [...]
Hackers Tricks
Hackers tricks are becoming more and more sophisticated and complex, [...]
Is Your EHR Worth It?
Digitization is significantly changing the way healthcare organizations deliver care [...]
Update on Kaseya Ransomware Attack
Briefly, here’s what’s going on… For an update on Kaseya [...]
Kaseya Attack Is No Joke
This email was sent to all the Tier3MD customers [...]
How Can Healthcare Providers Ensure Data Security?
Is your data secure? With electronic storage of data, [...]
Tech Tips for HIPAA Compliance
I know you've heard this before! You are probably [...]
What Is Your Business Continuity Plan?
Have you thought much about business continuity? What is your [...]
3 Simple Tips To Stop Hackers
3 Simple Tips To Stop Hackers Advances in technology [...]
Could This Be The Beginning?
The Federal Government has recovered millions of dollars from the [...]
Leon Panetta Predicted This
With the awareness starting to spread about cybersecurity, Leon Panetta [...]
5 Hackers That Are A Threat
Malicious hackers are motivated by different things. Some do it [...]
Meat Producer Hit by a Cyberattack
The largest meat producer was hit by a cyberattack on [...]
Cybercrime Is Getting Easier
Cybercrime used to be for geniuses. Not anymore. Cybercrime is [...]
Have You Received Bad Computer Advice?
Have you received back computer advice from an IT consultant? [...]
Perform A Cyber Security Assessment
Would you know how to perform a cyber security assessment? Have [...]
Do You Need A Server?
Do you need a server? Is your practice still using servers [...]
Are You Good With Excel?
Are you good with Excel? Can you call yourself a master [...]
Time To Go Phishing!
Have you had anyone perform a phishing campaign for your [...]
Tier3MD Launching Full Cybersecurity Suite
Tier3MD is set to become a full fledged MSSP. (Managed [...]
Looking For Medical IT Support?
Are you looking for medical IT support for your practice? It's [...]
Monitoring Events
It seems like more and more practices are in monitoring events [...]
Future-proofing Healthcare – What we learned from COVID -19
Covid-19 was an unprecedented healthcare crisis and we were [...]
Renew Your Warranties!
When it comes to computer hardware, you definitely want [...]
Game Changer For Healthcare
Mobile device management: A game changer for healthcare April 2nd, [...]
You Don’t Have To Spend Money
I often tell my technicians not to suggest new hardware [...]
Protect Your Social Media Accounts
Protect your social media accounts from hackers April 23rd, 2021 [...]
Need New Servers?
Do you need new servers? If you think you do, [...]
Export Your Facebook
Did you know that you can export your Facebook? If [...]
Time To Switch To An SSD Drive
If you are still using an HDD drive in your [...]
Moving Back In
As people are getting vaccinated and more businesses are opening [...]
5 Tips for Downloading Files
At some point, I am sure you have had the [...]
Is Email Really Free?
I often ask this question...is email really free? I once [...]
Installing And Setting Up Windows 10
Here are a few tips for installing and setting up [...]
5 Common Security Breaches
Hackers (bad actors) are constantly trying to get a hold [...]
Need an IT Department?
Do you need an IT department? If your first thought [...]
Are You Using Firefox?
Are you using Firefox? I can honestly tell you that [...]
Have You Googled Yourself?
Have you ever googled yourself? Do you have any idea [...]
Desktop vs Laptop
Time to buy some new technology? The question almost always [...]
Cloud Solutions Are Important For Healthcare
March 8th, 2021 Tier3MD Secure Healthcare Healthcare solutions are important for healthcare. [...]
How To Lower Your Printing Costs
Do you print a lot in your practice? Are you [...]
Tech Savvy Kids
Anyone who had teenagers have experienced tech savvy kids! I [...]
Is Your PC Slowing Down?
Are you feeling frustrated? Is your PC slowing down? Every [...]
How can I get more patient appointments from my healthcare website?
Fight it or go with it, but there’s no denying [...]
Unified Communications for your Practice
Today I want to talk about unified communications for your [...]
Put A Plan In Place
You NEVER See It Coming! But Once It Hits, Everyone [...]
Recognized Security Practices
Reprinted from the National Law Review On January 5, 2020, [...]
Security vs Compliance
Security vs Compliance. What is the difference? I am often [...]
Tier3MD Featured in Glue Talks!
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 8am – 10am Pacific | 11am – [...]
10 Security Tips For Your PC
Below are 10 security tips for your PC. Every once [...]
Partner Status with Datto
Tier3MD Achieves Platinum Partner Status with Datto Atlanta, GA 01/29/2021 – Tier3MD, an IT [...]
eMDs Urgent Message
Below is eMDs urgent message that came out today. Urgent [...]
Using Microsoft Products
What Exactly is Microsoft Delve? Are you using Microsoft products [...]
Finding New Customers
Finding new customers during a pandemic has proven to be [...]
Are IT Support Staff Essential Workers?
During this entire pandemic, Tier3MD has not closed its doors. [...]
PC Warranties are Important
Is the warranty of your PC expired? PC Warranties are [...]
Shifting To Work From Home
How To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model To [...]
5 Thing You May Be Doing Wrong
5 Things You May Be Doing Wrong In Your Practice [...]
Still Talking About EMR’s
It's been many years since most practices have implemented an [...]
Who Stole My VoIP?
Yes, it is true! VoIP services can be stolen. Who [...]
Welcome to 2021!
Welcome to 2021! I know we have all waited for [...]
Your Password Policy
Have you implemented your password policy yet? Each year when [...]
Which Is The Most Secure Web Browser
Every time I log onto a clients computer, I always [...]
Windows Updates to Watch
Windows Updates to Watch - Windows users have much to [...]
PPP Loan Information Published
PPP Loan Information published - Under a court order, the [...]
Web Hosting For Your Practice
Are you at web hosting for your practice? Aside from [...]
How Are You Saving Passwords?
I have a very sensitive question...how are you saving passwords? [...]
Are You Tired of Cybersecurity?
Are you tired of cybersecurity? Tired of hearing about it? [...]
Tier3MD Salutes Tracey and Joey
Tier3MD proudly salutes Tracey Smalls and Joey Hall for [...]
Ransomware Assault Threatens Hospitals
The FBI is warning there is a new threat [...]
16 Cybersecurity Myths
My previous blogs were 16 cybersecurity tips so I thought [...]
Do NOT Pay The Ransom!
If you get hit with a ransomware attack, do [...]
Tips 13-16
Here are tips 13 - 16 for cybersecurity month. These [...]
Cybersecurity Tips 10, 11 and 12
As we are nearing mid October, we are finishing up [...]
Year End is Coming
The end of the year is fast approaching. We [...]
Tips 7, 8 and 9 for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Enjoy Tips 7, 8 and 9 for Cybersecurity Awareness Month [...]
Tip #6 Cybersecurity Month
Cybersecurity month is my favorite! I have Tip #6 [...]
More Tips for Cybersecurity Month
Below are more tips for Cybersecurity month. Tip #3: Keep [...]
Tip # 2 Cyber Security Awareness Month
Tip #2 Cyber Security Awareness Month talks about using Multi [...]
Think Before You Click
Cybersecurity is a vital part of a strong and secure [...]
Schools Are Becoming The Target
This month, ransomware attacks are on the rise because [...]
Something Fun!
I am going to post something fun for a change! [...]
Are You Gambling With Your IT Support?
I know people don't really look at it this way, [...]
Security Incident vs Breach
A security incident is different from a data breach. The [...]
Our Help Desk
Every once in a while I like to talk about [...]
Apple Watch 6 Focuses on Health
The Apple Watch 6 focuses on health as it was [...]
Hospital Readmission Rates
Technology is at work again! Mistakes sometimes happen in the [...]
Are You Out of HIPAA Compliance?
Are you out of HIPAA compliance? Would you know if [...]
Break Fix IT Support
Why Break Fix IT Support is No Longer Good Enough [...]
Blackbaud Data Breach
Blackbaud Data Breach has affected many non-profits, foundations and social [...]
Tier3MD Partners with CAAP
CAAP is a community of aligned physicians with a clinically [...]
What Is Your Disaster Solution?
Have you thought about disaster recovery at all? What is [...]
What’s Going On With Apple?
What is going on with Apple? As of this moment, [...]
Successful Websites
What do you think can be considered a successful website? [...]
Virtual and Distance Learning
Commentary: Who would have thought back in March that [...]
Expert Help Desk Services
Tier3MD Expert Help Desk Services Professional, Certified Experts Supporting [...]
Disaster Recovery Myths
Ignore these old outdated disaster recovery myths. Disaster recovery (DR) [...]
Is It Time To Use Microsoft Edge?
Is it time to use Microsoft Edge over Google Chrome? [...]
Risks Grow As More People Work From Home
CNN came out with a report today that the risks [...]
Take the Survey!
If you are a valued Tier3MD customer, please take the [...]
Back to Work!
Have you been working from home during this unprecedented Covid-19 [...]
Web Design and Search Engine Optimization
Tier3MD is now offering Web Design and Search Engine Optimization [...]
Are you familiar with Saas?
Are you familiar with Saas? Do you know what it [...]
Your MSP Has a Partner
Did you know that your MSP has a partner? Your [...]
What Does Your Website Look Like?
I have posted this in other blogs, just how [...]
HIPAA Covid-19 Challenges
HIPAA has not been as much in focus as it [...]
The Healthcare IT Girl!
Did you know I was the Healthcare IT Girl? Surprise! [...]
7 Tips for Preserving Office 365 Data
Microsoft understands the value of business data and the costly [...]
Locking Down Your Child’s Phone
I have gone back and forth on if I should [...]
Be Careful on Microsoft Teams
Right now, you need to be careful on Microsoft Teams. [...]
Shopping for Antivirus Software
Have you ever gone shopping for antivirus software? I know [...]
Cybercriminal Arrested!
A major player in cybercrimes was arrested in Dubai at [...]
Here Comes iOS 14!
Just when you started getting used to iOS 13 here [...]
Time To Change Your Settings
If you have Windows 10 (which you should by now), [...]
5 Tips for Safe Remote Working
More and more people are starting to work from home, [...]
Dark Web Sites
Have you ever wondered where the dark web sites are? [...]
Junk Email
Are you tired of junk email? I decided the other [...]
Growth in Telemedicine
You are probably aware that there has been an enormous [...]
I’m Worried About the Kids
I'm Worried About the Kids and how they are going [...]
Massive Breaches
This week there were a few massive breaches worth noting. [...]
Are You Checking On Your Kids?
Are you checking on your kids and watching them while [...]
Time to Overhaul Your Website?
Is it time to overhaul your website? Websites have to [...]
Virtual Meeting Software
Have you been using any virtual meeting software? Zoom, go [...]
More Breaches
Each week, there are more and more breaches. I just [...]
My Favorite Tech Gadgets
Every year, I love to write this article about my [...]
5 Steps to Securing your Email
Email privacy and security should start the minute you set [...]
Is It Time To Pay More Attention To Your Network?
Is It Time To Pay More Attention To Your Network? [...]
Technology and Healthcare
Technology and Healthcare is becoming synonymous. We count on [...]
Safeguarding Your Practice Better Than Equifax Did!
I want to help you with safeguarding your practice better [...]
One Mistake
Don’t Let Your IT Company Make This One Mistake With [...]
IT Security Mistakes
4 Deadly IT Security Mistakes For something so instrumental to the [...]
Is Your Practice Reopening?
Is your practice reopening? Has your practice been open all [...]
San Francisco Airport Ransomware Attack
I recently heard about the San Francisco Airport Ransomware Attack. [...]
Breaches This Week
I wanted to share some information I receive each week [...]
Staying Sane While Working From Home
So, these are interesting times, to say the least. This [...]
Greetings from Tier3MD!
Greetings from Tier3MD! Although we are still open for business, [...]
Attacks Still Happening
Just because we are in a pandemic doesn't mean the [...]
Is Your Technology Cheap?
You know the old expression, "you get what you pay [...]
Rise Above COVID-19
5 Steps To Rise Above The Fear Of COVID-19 And [...]
Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Don't let your guard down when it comes to your [...]
Smart Phone Battery
Does is feel like your smart phone battery lasts you [...]
Need Telehealth?
Is your practice to the point where you need [...]
Ransomware Attack on HHS
I heard to day that there has been a ransomware [...]
Your Employees are Dangerous!
Do you know if your employees are keeping your data [...]
Cybercriminals Confess
Cybercriiminals confess the top 4 tricks and sneaky schemes they [...]
5 Signs Your About To Get Hacked
5 Signs your about to get hacked and what you [...]
Are You Held Prisoner?
Are you held prisoner by your IT person? Here’s a [...]
Why Digital Forensics?
Why digital forensics? When I tell people I am a [...]
Just Don’t Click
Whenever you are in doubt of an email, just don't [...]
VOIP Phishing
You may have noticed more and more VOIP Phishing has [...]
Do you use Chrome?
Do you use Chrome for a web browser? I have [...]
#1 Medical IT Services
Tier3MD provides #1 Medical IT Services across the Country. Headquartered [...]
Lunch and Learn on Cybersecurity
If you missed our lunch and learn on cybersecurity, you [...]
Tier3MD Adds Digital Forensics
Tier3MD adds digital forensics to it's ever growing cybersecurity [...]
Guest WiFi
Do you offer guest Wi-Fi in your medical oractuce?? Today, [...]
Employee Information
I always talk about HIPAA and protecting your patients data. [...]
Fighting off Complacency
Fighting off Complacency and Get out of My Comfort Zone. [...]
Consumer Electronic Show
The Consumer Electronic Show starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. I [...]
Heading into 2020
As we are heading into 2020, I would like to [...]
Hack Hack Hack
Hack Hack Hack. I can't look at a newspaper, radio, [...]
The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist
The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist The following questions represent the [...]
Amazon’s Involvement in Healthcare
Amazon's involvement in healthcare is growing on a daily basis. [...]
HIPAA Breaches Last Week
There were a couple of notable HIPAA breaches last week [...]
Is your WiFi up to Par?
Is your home WiFi up to Par? Have you ever [...]
Great Info on the Dark Web
I'm always happy to pass on great info on the [...]
Up Your SEO Game
It's not a bad idea to up your SEO game. [...]
Industry Changes for MSP’s
The industry changes for MSP's is happening rapidly before our [...]
Are you finished upgrading yet?
Are you finished upgrading yet? Have you done both Windows [...]
Insider Threat Management
A lot of practices are learning how to manage hackers [...]
Forming Tier3MD
https://youtu.be/l6FdBQjIhAc People often ask how Tier3MD started. Well, I openly [...]
Sheryl Cherico Discusses Cybersecurity Preparation
https://youtu.be/GBPNtlGEfNU Sheryl Cherico sat down with J. Ryan Williams at [...]
The Pink Cork is Next Week!
It's not too late to get your tickets or sign [...]
Unique User ID
I am asked this question on a daily basis. Do [...]
Venmo Attack
I am hearing that the latest phishing attack has Venmo [...]
iPhone 11
Here we are, up to iPhone 11. Is it worth [...]
Password Wallet’s Are Not Always Safe
Are you using a password wallet? Password Wallet's are not [...]
Securing Your Practice Against Cyber Attacks
Securing your practice against cyber attacks is a quick guide [...]
Take Action!
It is time to take action on your network. The [...]
Are You In The Cloud Yet?
Are you in the cloud yet? Do you have any [...]
Website Audit
I often talk about the importance of a website as [...]
Step Further
When talking about the security of your network, it's time [...]
Back to School?
Are your kids back to school? Do you have any [...]
Multi-factor Authentication
Are you using Multi-factor Authentication in your practice? For those [...]
Welcome to Tier3MD Secure!
I would like to formally take a minute to give [...]
Ready to try a Phishing Campaign?
Are you ready to try a Phishing campaign? Do you [...]
Time to Update your Website?
Is it time to update your website? It is important [...]
Medicare For All?
Kamala Harris came out with her plan for Medicare for [...]
Interested in Telemedicine?
Are you interested in telemedicine? I have been hearing about [...]
Dark Web and Phishing Webinar
Did you miss our Dark Web and Phishing Webinar? If [...]
Progress in Detecting Robo Calls
The FCC held a meeting in Washington DC earlier this [...]
Click on a Fake Coupon?
I found a great article on what happens when you [...]
5 Months Left!
There are only 5 months left to replace your Window's [...]
Tier3MD Launches Tier3MD Secure
Tier3MD announced today that it has formally launched Tier3MD Secure. [...]
Tier3MD Named one of the World’s Premier Managed Service Providers
Tier3MD Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers [...]
Ready Set Action!
Ready Set Action! What am I talking about? Cybersecurity threats! [...]
CVS Joins the Doctor Business
It looks like CVS is joining the Doctor business. It [...]
Internet on your phone sluggish?
Is the Internet on your phone sluggish? It could become [...]
Email Security
Have you implemented any email security? Are you taking your [...]
Keep Your Equipment Cool
As the high temperatures approach, it is extremely important to [...]
Security Stack
"Security Stack" seems to be the new buzz words in [...]
It’s Time for HIPAA as a Service
Doing HIPPA assessments once a year has worked well for [...]
Monster Computer Bug
Warning of Monster computer bug, in a week of them. [...]
Sheryl Cherico Joins Faculty at DM University
Sheryl Cherico has joined the faculty of the Doctors Management [...]
Tier3MD Makes the Top 100 MSP’s
The CHANNELe2e announced that Tier3MD has made it into the [...]
What Would Make Your EMR Better?
I'm a little curious. What would make your EMR [...]
Hiring an MSSP
Don't need outsourced IT support? Happy with your in-house IT [...]
Is Surescripts in Trouble?
Is Surescripts in trouble? The FTC think so. The agency [...]
Where You Least Suspect It
Believe it or not, your personal data is stolen from [...]
Why Upgrading Is Important
If your a computer user, and I know you are, [...]
Solidify Your Backup Disaster Recovery Plan
While working on your HIPAA compliance for 2019, you want [...]
Missed the Webinar?
No Problem! You can view our recorded webinar on VOIP [...]
Are Your Passwords Safe?
Are your passwords safe? I know I ask this [...]
Keeping your iPad Secure
People often overlook security on their mobile devices. Do you [...]
5 Tips to Purchasing a New Computer
5 Tips to Purchasing a New Computer When you are [...]
Are You a Victim of Insider Threats?
Are You a Victim of Insider Threats? Would you know [...]
Don’t steal… It isn’t nice and makes you vulnerable to security hacks
Don’t steal… It isn’t nice and makes you vulnerable to [...]
Cybercrime: In-house protection that only YOU can provide
Cybercrime: In-house protection that only YOU can provideFrom the political [...]
VoIP: A money saving solution for your company’s technology backbone
VoIP: A money saving solution for your company’s technology backboneWhen [...]
SAFETY PUP SAYS Update
SAFETY PUP SAYS…. UpdateOne thing smaller firms and individuals are [...]
With Ransomware, The ONLY Cure Is Prevention
With Ransomware, The ONLY Cure Is PreventionIt just keeps showing [...]
Sheryl Cherico Featured in Modern Luxury Magazine
This month's issue of Modern Luxury ML MD issue [...]
Is Your Website Mobile Optimized?
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Facebook Passwords
This news just came out today about Facebook. Facebook Passwords [...]
Testing Your Staff
I hated to do this but it was way too [...]
Password Basics That Are Still Ignored
You can have all the locks on your data [...]
Is a Facebook Ad Good For Your Practice?
Facebook has uses that go way beyond posting cat [...]
You’re Fired! Now Give Me Your Password
"You're FIRED!" ( now give me your password) Losing [...]
Hacking at it’s Finest
This week, I have the pleasure of attending Robin Robin's [...]
IT Defense Part II
Defense in Depth Part II In our last blog [...]
In Depth IT Defense Part I
In the 1930s, France built a trench network called [...]
National Speaker for Medical Associations
Meet Sheryl Cherico! A National Speaker for Medical Associations [...]
Data Security: A People Problem
Phishing Scams – A People Problem There are some [...]
What is Ransomware and How Can it Affect Your Business?
This cyberattack scheme hasn't garnered nearly as much attention [...]
Data Breaches are a Question of When, Not If
You hear on the news all of the time [...]
Virtualization Explained!
What exactly is virtualization? I have received this question [...]
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing Your Business Network
Hearing “all of your confidential information is extremely vulnerable, [...]
iPad Security
More and more offices are using iPads. Have you [...]
Super Bowl Cybersecurity Risks
The big game is almost here, and yes - it [...]
Important Ways To Market Your Practice
I know I often talk about security, HIPAA, your [...]
Do You Need A VPN?
Do you need a VPN? Do you know what it [...]
Windows 7 and Server 2008 Replacement
Free Network Scan And Migration Plan Shows You The Easiest, Most [...]
Cloud Pros and Cons
Every solution for your medical practice is a big decision. [...]
Measuring Money
Measuring money in your medical practice is something you should [...]
Google Chrome Could Be Very Fast
Believe it or not, Google Chrome could be very fast [...]
Message Center
Message Center. Whenever you see this, do NOT click or [...]
Starting the New Year
Each year in December, I write 4 or 5 [...]
SSN Scam
I received the SSN scam today. I seriously cannot believe [...]
Lyft Appoints Healthcare VP
On the latest issue of Healthcare IT News, I [...]
Are you Backing up your Images?
Are you Backing up your Images? I have completed quite [...]
Building Your Cyber Security
At Tier3MD, we take building your cyber security very [...]
Disabling Users
I was talking to a forensic expert at Discovery [...]
Dell Network Breached
Dell Network Breached I find this truly amazing. These [...]
Budget for IT
Do you have a budget for IT? Are You Thinking [...]
Tier3MD Practice Palooza
Thank you to all who attended Tier3MD Practice Palooza! It [...]
AthenaHealth SOLD!
AthenaHealth sold for $5.7 billion to Veritas Capital and Evergreen [...]
How About a Little Pampering?
How about a little pampering? Everyone can use a few [...]
Tier3MD CEO Featured in the Atlantan Magazine
LIVING TO GIVE Philanthropy is more than just giving for Sheryl [...]
Increase Cloud Affordability
Moving to the cloud can save you a considerable amount [...]
I Love October
I love October. It is by far my favorite month [...]
Desktop or Laptop
Desktop or Laptop? I know I wrote about this years [...]
Be Careful With External Drives
I just wanted to give you a quick reminder to [...]
SharePoint Vs One Drive
SharePoint Vs One Drive Storing files in the cloud is [...]
Tier3MD CEO Invited to DMU Faculty
Sheryl Cherico, the CEO of Tier3MD has been invited to [...]
7 Thing We Do Better
7 Things We Do Better Than Other IT Companies Immediate Response [...]
Don’t let hackers fool you!
Don't let hackers fool you! The volume of malicious [...]
Tier3MD CEO Publishes Book
Sheryl Cherico, CEO of Tier3MD has published a paperback book [...]
Employee Education
I have said it time and time again...HIPAA security starts [...]
5 Reasons You Need Forensics
When breached, a practice has to fully understand how [...]
5 Virtualization Options
Keeping up with tech trends as a small- or medium-sized [...]
Medical Managed Service Provider
How A Medical Managed Service Provider Can Change Your Practice [...]
Office Moves
Office moves can be very stressful if not planned properly. [...]
Paying for Windows 7 Support
If you still have Windows 7 computers after January 14, [...]
Android Malware
Android Malware Could Access Your Pictures And Calls Android users [...]
Honor for Tier3MD CEO
Women in Technology (WIT) has listed Tier3MD Ceo, Sheryl Cherico [...]
Fax Machines
Fax Machines Might Be Gateway To Next Hacker Attack Nothing [...]
How is Your EMR?
How is Your EMR? I am going to guess you [...]
Practice Palooza
On November 16, 2018 Tier3MD will hold it's first annual [...]
Limit Social Media
There are new tools to help limit social media. Do [...]
Android Gets New Update
Personally, I am an android user. I wanted it because [...]
Password Changes
It's time to make your password changes. And I don't [...]
Dear Reddit User
Dear Reddit User, it's time to change your password. According [...]
Oldie But Goodie
I know I have posted this before but it really [...]
Traveling Increases Data Risk
Traveling increases data risk. On May 14th, the Billings [...]
Connecting to Airport WiFi
Connecting to Airport WiFi has become the norm when traveling. [...]
Save The Date!
October 19, 2018! Tier3MD is working with the Georgia Breast [...]
2018 Security Assessment Registration
2018 Security Assessment Registration is now open! Get on the [...]
Cybersecurity Checklist
Do you have a cybersecurity checklist? Do you have a [...]
Back to Work
Here we are, August 3rd, 2018. Time to get back [...]
Girl Scouts Becoming Technical!
Yay! Girl Scouts becoming technical is a dream come true [...]
Internet Traffic
21 percent of Internet traffic is riddled with bad bots. [...]
Being Prepared For a Breach
Being prepared for a data breach is half the battle. [...]
It WILL Happen
“That will never happen to me. It’s a risk I’m [...]
iOS Adds New Restrictions
iOS Adds New Restrictions Apple recently released an updated version [...]
Upcoming Healthcare News
Every once in a while, I like to share upcoming [...]
GDPR Audits
Through its sister company Discovery Computers and Forensics, Tier3MD will [...]
Incident Response Planning
There are only a few things in life that you [...]
Hacktivism
Another thing we need to worry about. Hactivism. No, it's [...]
Alternatives over Passwords
File this one away under "confirming things we already knew." [...]
TrustJacking
Owners of Apple devices have a new attack vector to [...]
Understanding IT Support
I often post stories of our customers, the industry, HIPAA, [...]
Streamline Support
If you really want to streamline support from your IT [...]
MD Anderson Fined
This breach breaks my heart. Today's headlines read: MD [...]
Annoying Phone Scam
I just received the latest annoying phone scam today. [...]
Group FaceTime
Apple users are getting group FaceTime! Apple's millions of users [...]
5 NIST Framework Core Functions
5 NIST Framework Core Functions are defined below. This is [...]
Reboot Your Router
FBI advises to reboot your router. Cisco's Talos Security Team has [...]
Avoid IT Burnout
If I could avoid IT burnout, I would. It creeps [...]
ONC Challenges EMR Vendors
The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) is challenging all [...]
Tier3MD CEO Volunteering
Tier3MD CEO, Sheryl Cherico is an official Team Captain for [...]
Windows 7 Replacement
Believe it or not, it's almost time for Windows 7 [...]
Windows Updates
Windows updates are killing me! Last night, I wanted to [...]
Before You Upgrade
Time To Upgrade Your Computer Network? Here Are 3 Things [...]
4 E-Mails You Should NEVER Open
Can you guess at what 4 E-Mails you should never [...]
Choosing the right products
When making purchases for your practice, how do you [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Practice
In case you missed it, below are 5 ways to [...]
Amazon Show
Have you considered using Amazon Show in your practice? I [...]
Safeguard Your Data
As The Practice Manager, Do You Safeguard Your Practice’s Data [...]
Firewalls
Firewalls are something that I don't talk about enough. They [...]
Kids Love Youtube
Shocker! Kids love Youtube! Actually...I love youtube! I actually learned [...]
Facebook Tracking
Facebook tracking has been big news lately. Why are we [...]
MIPS 101
MIPS 101 is really just a quick overview of what [...]
SamSam is Back
It looks like SamSam is back. Not that it [...]
7 Tips for Disaster Recovery Planning
Disaster Recovery Planning is always something that is overlooked. I'm [...]
Panera Bread Hack
By now, you probably heard that there was a Panera [...]
Tier3MD Named Tech Elite Solutions Provider
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sheryl Cherico Tier3MD 770-670-6840 x2201 [...]
Eradicating Failure
Eradicating failure and addressing the physicians fear of downed [...]
City of Atlanta Hit by Ransomware
The city of Atlanta has been hit by a ransomware [...]
Tier3MD Helpdesk
Have you had the experience of using the Tier3MD helpdesk? [...]
Various Projects
Various projects are a huge part of what Tier3MD does [...]
Windows Patching is Important!
In case you missed it, Windows patching is important! Considering [...]
Hololens
Do you have any experience with the Microsoft Hololens? 2 [...]
Mac or PC?
If there is one question I get constantly, it's [...]
Meet Sheryl Cherico
Meet Sheryl Cherico, the CEO of Tier3MD! meet-sheryl-cherico-tier3md-chamblee/
Budgeting for New PC’s
At some point, you practice may want to consider [...]
Tim Hortons
Oh no!! Not Tim Hortons! For those of you who [...]
Fun Technology
Every once in a while I like to post [...]
Disaster Recovery Planning
As an IT professional, I tend to harp on your [...]
Meet Tier3MD!
Every once in a while, I like to introduce ourselves [...]
Surveys
Surveys are extremely important in the service business. Every [...]
No More Outlook.com
Well, it looks like there will be no more Outlook.com. [...]
Price of Phones
I recently when to my phone vendor store and thought [...]
Meet Created by Carter!
Tier3md wants to give a shout-out to Tiffany Hale Carter [...]
Allscripts is being sued
In case you have not hear, Allscripts is being sued. [...]
Ransomware Explained
Ransomware Explained: This cyberattack scheme hasn't garnered nearly as much [...]
Reporting Ransomware Attacks
The question I get asked most is "do I have [...]
Another Hospital Hacked
There has been another ransomware attack on a hospital today. [...]
Cybercriminals Targeting IoT
In 2018 we will see a lot of cybercriminals [...]
Digital Forensics
Tier3MD now offers digital forensics! "We felt that this [...]
Social Media
I think at this point, everyone has some type of [...]
Spear Phishing
Beware of spear phishing scams! For those that don't [...]
Thanks Good Morning America!
Thanks Good Morning America for the piece you aired on [...]
Good Backups
Good backups are priceless. I had a client this weekend [...]
Outsourcing IT Support
Outsourcing IT support is more the norm these days than [...]
2018 Plans
Have you started thinking about your 2018 plans? I started [...]
Cyber Monday Deals
My favorite time of the year! Cyber Monday deals! I [...]
Being Thankful
Around this time of year, I always think about being [...]
IoT
How many times have you heard the 3 letters, IoT? [...]
Disaster Recovery Audit
Have you considered a Disaster Recovery Audit? If not, you [...]
Netflix Phishing Scam
The latest email you need to look out for is [...]
10 Tips for a good Security Assessment
October thru December are critical months for security assessments. There [...]
Printer Compliance
Have you considered printer compliance in your practice? From my [...]
Stage 3 Medicaid Tip Sheet
Stage 3 Medicaid tip sheet for protecting patient health information. [...]
Insider Threats
I know I write a lot about breaches, hacks, viruses, [...]
Data Breaches and Hacks
In our electronic world of computers, tablets, smartphones, IoT devices [...]
Are your Backups Scary?
Are Your Backups Scary? “The SCARY Misunderstanding Most Business Owners [...]
5 Tips for Disaster Planning
I know I talk about this a lot, but it's [...]
End of Year Budget
Are you at the point where you are reviewing your [...]
Score your IT Support
Score your IT Support Have you ever attempted to score [...]
Banning Kaspersky
I can't say I am surprised to hear this. The [...]
Becoming the BEST
Tier3MD IT Support Becoming the BEST At Tier3MD, we are [...]
Working From Home
With the hurricane approaching, a lot of people are working [...]
Tips for Severe Weather
With Irma lurking, below are a few tips for severe [...]
Dark Web Monitoring
Tier3MD can now provide dark web monitoring with its new [...]
Cybersecurity Solutions
The healthcare sector has evolved so much that it depends [...]
NIST 800-181
NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued [...]
Book your Security Risk Assessment
If you haven't already, you may want to book your [...]
Password Management
Password management is a huge part of HIPAA security. Do [...]
Up in the Cloud
I love when I talk to people and ask them [...]
Concentrate on Physical Security
We often focus on securing our networks with antivirus, crypto [...]
Tier3MD CEO Attending XChange 2017
This week, Tier3MD will be attending XChange 2017 in Orlando, [...]
Microsoft Surface Laptops
Breaking news! Microsoft Surface laptops and tablets are NOT recommended [...]
Your Website
Your website is your best marketing tool. If you do [...]
Reportable Breach
How do you know if your malware or ransomeware attack [...]
Learn Coding
All my computer life I have wanted to learn coding. [...]
Cybersecurity Considerations
When taking on the cyber world, you have cybersecurity considerations [...]
Managing IT Expectations
Believe it or not, IT expectations need to be managed. [...]
ECMC Cyberattack
I am going to blog today about the ECME cyberattack. [...]
HIPAA Enforcement
Who enforces HIPAA? The HIPAA Enforcement Rule contains provisions relating to [...]
Website Passwords
It is time to delete your website passwords. I know [...]
Security is not a luxury
If you own a PC, you must have figured out [...]
Breach Causes
There are numerous breach causes that you need to make [...]
Starting an IT Business?
Are you starting an IT business? Tier3MD has been in [...]
Can you hear me now?
Earlier this year we were made aware of the "can [...]
eCW Backlash
I was out of town the last couple of weeks [...]
Microsoft exchange server
Do you still have a Microsoft exchange server in your [...]
Healthcare IT Shortage
Here we are in 2017 and we are still experiencing [...]
Ransomware Fact Sheet
With all the ransomware attacks going on this week, I [...]
Doctors Office IT Services
The main thing that Tier3MD provides is doctors office IT [...]
Google Protecting ePHI
This is great news! Google protecting ePHI and other sensitive [...]
3rd Party IT Management
Is your practice using 3rd party IT management? If not, [...]
HIPAA Sanction Policy
Do you have a HIPAA sanction policy? I find this [...]
Healthcare Fatigue
I really think I have Healthcare fatigue. Is that really [...]
Locky Ransomware
Locky ransomware is back! Why is it that for the [...]
Cybercriminals Attacking Medical Devices
Cybercriminals attacking medical devices is becoming more and more common. [...]
Hackers Target Plastic Surgeons
It is making sense that hackers target plastic surgeons. Not [...]
eClinicalWorks Part 2
Here we go folks! eClinicalWorks part 2. We heard yesterday [...]