On Sept. 8, 2022, Suffolk County, New York, learned a professional hacking group known as BlackCat had gained unauthorized access to over 20 agencies with the county. Everybody from the police forces, to social services, to emergency dispatchers were forced to figure...
Launching your own small business can feel like a dream come true for aspiring entrepreneurs. After all, business ownership is a labor of love. It is an opportunity to earn a living pursuing your passions. And, there are few joys greater than that. However, the dream...
Those individuals who hold a New York state insurance license (covered entities), including nonresident licensees, have until Saturday, April 15, 2023, to certify their compliance with the requirements of New York state’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500) for...
Small businesses—which can include PIA members—are tempting targets for cyber crooks. They are just as vulnerable to data breaches as big companies, but they have fewer defenses. Members who have walked clients through the cyber claim process or who have been hacked...
Analytics is essential for any marketing campaign. Analytics tools are what you use during research to inform targeting and interpret results during and after the campaign. It’s important to realize the application of behavioral analytics when you’re building your...
When you think of a positive company culture, it’s unlikely that business technologies are the first things that spring to mind. However, the reality is that the integration of business tech can go a long way in improving your organizational culture. Let’s look at how...
When it comes to leaks in the bathroom, prevention is just as important as conducting a timely repair. Most property owners do not have time or expertise to periodically check every toilet for minor leaks or damage, so they end up paying more on water and sewer bills....
Multi-factor authentication is a method of authenticating users on an information system and requires them to go through multiple steps to access that information system. Commonly, this is accomplished through a combination of a username and password, followed by a...
Almost everyone has shopped online in the last decade. Even those who manage to resist the lure of two-day delivery probably have priced appliances or scouted sales on various websites before purchasing the items at a physical store. This means they have been...
It’s no secret in the industry that independent agents’ time is spread thin, as they often wear multiple hats in their day-to-day operations. With a still-hot housing market, this is an especially busy season for agents selling homeowners insurance. On top of this,...