Consolidated Business Systems, Inc.

05/12/2023

Luckily for you, we know the steps to handle getting your business compliant so that you don't have to face any of the negative ramifications!

Better yet, we have an easy checklist for what you should be doing NOW to prepare for the future.

05/10/2023

Need a quick reminder of who is on the 'new' list for FTC Compliance?

Here you go:
Mortgage lenders
Mortgage brokers
Motor vehicle dealers
Payday lenders
Finance companies
Account services
Check cashing companies
Wire transferors
Collection agencies
Credit counselors and other financial advisors
Tax preparation firms
Non-federally insured credit unions,
Investment advisors

It might be helpful to you and other businesses if you also tag anyone you know or work with who operates a business on this list!

05/08/2023

Remember, the FTC Safeguards Rule has a June 9, 2023 deadline for compliance. In the event that you are not fully compliant after this date, you run the danger of incurring severe fines and harm.

It contains:
1. Fines up to $100,000 PER violation
2. Penalties
3. Reputational Damage
4. Data Loss
5. Litigation

05/05/2023

Don't think you are prepared or where you should be by now?

Give us a call!

We can help get you going in the right direction so that when June comes around you won't be caught flat-footed by the deadline.

05/04/2023

In a cyber world, secure passwords are important. Other than keeping your information offline, long, unique and complex passwords protect your valuable information best.

05/03/2023

The sad truth is that if you haven't at LEAST started your road toward FTC compliance, you're already behind and have a lot of ground to make up.

Even if you can't become fully compliant by June 9th, there's no reason to not try and at least get started. Making the effort now will save you a lot of headaches in the future, after all.

05/01/2023

Now, here is yet another reminder that your time until the FTC Safeguards Rule takes full effect is winding down.

And fast.

You ONLY have until June 9th (yes, of THIS year) to make your moves and become compliant. That isn't much time at all!

04/28/2023

They know what they’re doing. We depend on technology in our business for X-rays, patient history, and records and need to count on our systems working all the time. We now have almost no downtime and much less stress. We’re confident in relying on Consolidated to take care of all our technology needs.
Dr. Kelly White
Owner
Auraria Dental Oasis

We are very grateful to work with such great clients on a daily basis and can not wait to work with you too!

04/27/2023

Technology has two sides: either it can significantly boost the success, effectiveness, and profitability of your business, or it can be a hassle that drains your resources. It all depends on how you use it and how strong your cybersecurity systems are!

That is why we promise to take the time necessary to thoroughly understand your company, your financial situation, and the precise IT services you require, not simply what we wish to provide.

04/26/2023

Don't have an internal IT department or access to a trustworthy IT professional?

Not to worry! By choosing us you are teaming with a vibrant group of technical specialists who will assist you in realizing a return on your IT investment.

Our cutting-edge technology and reliable, round-the-clock assistance will reduce costs while boosting productivity for a set fee.

Contact us today to secure your business!

04/24/2023

The most frequent and obvious reason why cybercriminals target manufacturers is that they think they can extort money from them.

Malware is a tool that hackers can employ to steal sensitive data or even completely take over a computer system. After they have the data or are in control of the system, cybercriminals will get in touch with the manufacturers and demand an exorbitant sum of money in exchange for regaining control.

Cyberattacks can also be politically motivated to target manufacturing businesses, therefore money may not be their main objective. These types of hackers are typically sponsored by a foreign country to attack particular targets.

04/24/2023

With over 11 billion IoT devices worldwide in 2021 (rising to an estimated 29 billion by the end of the decade), we’re certainly no strangers to connectivity and the potential dangers of poor cyber security or hacking. While in years gone by the family PC may have been the only internet connected device in the house, now the average home can boast lights, speakers, phones, games consoles, children’s toys, cars and even fridges and washing machines as being smart, internet connected devices.

Digital transformation heralds a new era of connectivity which brings with it rising levels of cyber security for manufacturers.