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is a Managed Services Provider (MSP) that provides technology consulting and cybersecurity services to employee benefit plans, law firms, and labor unions. we never stop working to understand your organization and keep your technology infrastructure in-synch with your goals. Passion for our work, technical expertise, and a keen interest in the success of our clients have been our hallmark for twenty years.

07/26/2026

LaSalle Consulting Partners was thrilled to be part of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plan’ s June Trustees & Administrator Institute in sunny San Diego.

Cybersecurity Analyst Collin Schaefer and Senior System Engineer Rob Dietz manned our exhibitor booth where they:

• Performed product demos related to Employee Security Awareness and HIPAA Compliance
• Distributed product and service information beneficial to Employee Benefit Funds
• Provided advice on cybersecurity protection and fraud prevention

Thank you to all of you who stopped by our booth. It was a pleasure talking with you and sharing ideas.

05/11/2026

It was recently discovered that Microsoft Edge decrypts saved passwords into plain text within system memory upon startup, keeping them exposed throughout the session. Unlike other browsers, this "by design" approach, intended for performance, allows malicious actors with local access to steal credentials.

Key Findings on Microsoft Edge Password Security
• Behavior: When Edge launches, it decrypts stored credentials from the encrypted file on disk and loads them directly into memory in cleartext.
• Persistent Threat: Passwords remain in plaintext RAM for the entire duration of the session, even for sites not visited.
• Risk Level: This poses a significant risk on shared machines, remote desktop servers, or computers compromised by info-stealing malware.
• Comparison: Unlike Chrome, which uses just-in-time decryption and features like App-Bound Encryption, Edge leaves passwords readily accessible in memory.

How to Protect Your Passwords
1. Use a Dedicated Password Manager: Switch to dedicated solutions like 1Password or DUO that only decrypt passwords when required.
2. Disable Edge Password Manager: Disable the built-in password manager to prevent storing credentials in this manner.
3. Clear Saved Passwords: Delete currently saved passwords within Edge settings.
4. Use Hardware Authentication: Consider Yubico hardware keys for an extra layer of protection.

Please contact LaSalle Consulting Partners if you have any questions or security concerns.

04/30/2026

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced four recent ransomware-related HIPAA enforcement settlements.

Overview
• Total penalties: approximately $1.165 million
• Individuals affected: 427,000+
• Legal basis: HIPAA Security Rule violations (primarily failure to conduct adequate risk analysis and safeguards)

OCR emphasized that ransomware/hacking remains the leading cause of large healthcare data breaches and that compliance failures—especially around risk analysis—are a recurring issue

Across all four cases, OCR highlighted the following recurring violations:
• Failure to conduct an accurate and thorough risk analysis (core HIPAA Security Rule requirement)
• Insufficient risk management measures to mitigate known vulnerabilities
• Lack of safeguards for ePHI (administrative, physical, technical)
• Reactive—not proactive—cybersecurity posture

Enforcement Takeaways
• These settlements bring OCR to 19 completed ransomware investigations and 13 cases under its Risk Analysis Initiative.
• OCR continues to stress that:
• Ransomware incidents are treated as reportable breaches
• Paying ransom does not eliminate HIPAA liability
• Preventive compliance (especially risk analysis) is the top enforcement priority

Bottom Line
These April 2026 actions reinforce a clear message that OCR is aggressively enforcing HIPAA against organizations hit by ransomware—not just for the breach itself, but for pre-existing security compliance failures.

LaSalle Consulting Partners provides HIPAA Security Risk Assessment services that provide a comprehensive understanding of identified risks to sensitive organization data and provides specific steps and actions that should be taken to lower those risks. Contact us at 312-361-3313 for more information.

04/23/2026

Your strongest cybersecurity defense isn’t a tool—it’s your people.

We often invest heavily in firewalls, endpoint protection, and advanced detection systems. But attackers aren’t just targeting infrastructure anymore—they’re targeting behavior.

That’s where the concept of the Human Firewall comes in.

A well-trained, aware workforce can:
🔹 Recognize phishing attempts before they cause damage
🔹 Handle sensitive data responsibly
🔹 Respond quickly to potential threats
🔹 Reduce overall organizational risk

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT responsibility—it’s a company-wide mindset.

Building a human firewall isn’t about fear. It’s about empowerment through:
✔️ Continuous training
✔️ Real-world simulations
✔️ Clear security policies
✔️ A culture that encourages reporting, not blame

When employees become active participants in security, organizations move from reactive to resilient.

LaSalle offers several employee cybersecurity awareness training programs tailored to an organization's compliance requirements such as HIPAA.

Technology protects systems. People protect everything else. Contact LaSalle Consulting Partners for assistance.

02/03/2026

The PBGC Reports Positive Net Financial Positions for Multiemployer Insurance Programs

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a US federal agency created by ERISA in 1974 to protect private-sector defined-benefit pension plans. The PBGC recently released its fiscal year 2025 annual report showing positive net financial positions for multiemployer insurance programs for the fifth year in a row.

The PBGC’s multiemployer program had a positive net position of $2.6 billion at the end of FY 2025, compared with $2.1 billion at the end of fiscal year 2024, an improvement of $500 million. Estimates from PBGC’ show the multiemployer program is likely to remain solvent for more than 40 years, driven by an improved outlook for the plans covered by PBGC’s insurance program.

LaSalle Consulting Partners helps protect the assets and confidential information of numerous multiemployer plans using the latest cybersecurity and managed IT services, tools and techniques.

01/28/2026

LaSalle Consulting Partners: The choice of Chicago’s Top Law Firms

LaSalle Consulting Partners, Inc. is proud to be the IT consulting firm of choice by nine of the top fifty winningest Chicago law firms. (*)

• Managed IT Services
• Data Backup and Recovery
• Network Integration
• Cloud Services
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Security Risk Assessments
• User Security Awareness
• Help Desk
• Microsoft 365 Consulting
• Hardware and Software Selection

Chicago's leader in providing technology consulting and support to law firms for 30 years.

(*) PER RANKINGS IN THE 2025 CHICAGO LAWYER MAGAZINE SETTLEMENT SURVEY

01/20/2026

LCP Exhibiting at IFEBP Orlando Conference

LaSalle Consulting Partners is exhibiting at the Trustees and Administrators Institute in Orlando, FL from February 22 – 24. The Expo is hosted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Funds. The Trustees and Administrators Institutes is a premier educational program for those who serve multiemployer trust funds.

Collin Schaefer and Rob Dietz will be manning our booth throughout the conference where they will be:

• Performing product demos related to Employee Security Awareness and HIPAA Compliance
• Distributing product and services information beneficial to Employee Benefit Funds
• Providing advice on cybersecurity protection and fraud prevention

There will be various giveaways on hand.

You can find us at Booth #200 located at the entrance to the Exhibitors’ area.

Hope to see you there!

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of equality and justice for all. His dream reminds us that technology, like progress, works best when it serves everyone.

At LaSalle Consulting Partners, we believe in building bridges through reliable IT solutions that help organizations of all sizes achieve their goals. Just as Dr. King brought people together, we work to connect your team with the technology tools they need to succeed. Our managed IT services, cloud solutions, and support are designed to be accessible and helpful for every client we serve.

01/13/2026

Computer Prices Are On The Rise

If you’ve noticed higher prices on laptops, desktops, and servers lately—you’re not imagining it. Several factors are pushing computer costs upward:

🔹 Memory & Component Shortages
Demand for RAM and storage has surged as AI data centers consume massive amounts of these components, reducing supply for traditional PCs.

🔹 AI-Ready Hardware Costs More
Modern computers are being built to support AI features, requiring faster processors, more memory, and advanced chipsets—raising the baseline cost of new systems.

🔹 Manufacturing & Supply Constraints
Semiconductor production capacity is limited, and building new chip fabs takes years. At the same time, logistics, tariffs, and geopolitical factors continue to add pressure.

🔹 Manufacturers Passing Along Costs
With thin margins, PC manufacturers have little choice but to pass higher component costs on to customers—resulting in fewer discounts and higher list prices.

What this means for organizations:

🔹 Hardware refresh cycles may become more expensive

🔹 Planning ahead and budgeting early is more important than ever

🔹 Extending the life of existing equipment through proper maintenance and support can deliver real savings

🔹 Being proactive now can help avoid surprises later.

LaSalle Consulting Partners can obtain discount pricing from a number of vendors including Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft. Please let us know if we can help you save money while staying current with technology.

01/01/2026

As we step into 2026, we understand that managing your business technology can feel overwhelming. The start of a new year brings fresh challenges and opportunities, and we want you to know that you're not alone in navigating them.

At LaSalle Consulting Partners, Inc., we've spent twenty years helping businesses like yours align their technology with their goals. We know that when your systems run smoothly, you can focus on what matters most - growing your business and serving your customers.

Whether you need reliable data backup, seamless cloud solutions, or comprehensive network monitoring, we're here to support you every step of the way. Our team genuinely cares about your success, and we work tirelessly to understand your unique needs.

This New Year's Day marks a fresh start for all of us. We're committed to being your trusted technology partner, providing the expertise and support you deserve.

What technology goals are you hoping to achieve in the year ahead?

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