The Basics of Desktop Security Protection [VIDEO]

Phillip Long, local security expert and CEO of , discusses the basics of desktop security protection in his fifth installment of the Defense-in-Depth video series. As you’ll find in the video, there’s more to anti-virus and desktop security than blocking viruses as they aren’t the only threat to your business. Unfortunately, employees are one of the […]

Local IT Firm Guarantees Gulf Coast Organizations Protection From Ransomware And Security Threats Through A Multi-Layer Security Approach

LOCAL IT FIRM GUARANTEES GULF COAST ORGANIZATIONS PROTECTION FROM RANSOMWARE AND SECURITY THREATS THROUGH A MULTI-LAYER SECURITY APPROACH Robertsdale, AL (March 15, 2018) – Business Information Solutions (BIS) launches one-of-a-kind security program for small to medium sized businesses called BIS Advanced Cybersecurity Threat Protection. This new solution provides organizations with a multi-layered, defense-in-depth approach to […]

Security Expert Talks On-Premise Firewall

Local security expert, Phillip Long, advises business owners on a defense-in-depth, security strategy in latest tech video about on-premise firewalls. Listen to Phillip discuss best practices with your firewall. Watch now! About the Speaker, Phillip Long Phillip Long is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) and author of Everything You Must Know About Choosing […]

Security Expert Discusses Cloud Based Email Filtering

Phillip Long, a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), talks cloud based email filtering in his latest Defense-in-Depth series video. During the video, he gives best practices for email security. Check it out below! About the Speaker, Phillip Long Phillip Long is a Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) and author of Everything You Must […]

5 Deadly Mistakes You Are Making With IT Security

In the world of IT security, hackers are always busy circumventing various cyber defenses and security companies are always found racing to react to these emerging cyber threats.  This is just simply part of today’s business world but there are steps you can take to help keep your company data safer and knowing which mistakes […]

BIS CEO Earns the Certified Information Systems Security Professional Designation (CISSP)

BUSINESS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC. FOUNDER AND CEO PHILLIP LONG EARNS THE CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP) DESIGNATION ROBERTSDALE, Alabama (DATE TBD) – Phillip Long, founder and CEO of and owner of Business Information Solutions, Inc., recently completed cyber security training to become a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Long is among a small, […]

HIPAA Phase 2 Audits Begin – Is Your Practice Compliant?

As a part of the continued efforts to measure the compliance with HIPAA privacy, security, and breach notification rules, The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun implementing the HIPAA Phase 2 audits, the next phase in auditing the policies and procedures adopted and used by healthcare entities and their business associates. These are crucial measures for […]

The Most Important Concerns for Small Business Network Security

Sure, everyone hates getting spam, but usually, it’s mostly annoying more than anything else. Just don’t open any attachments. We’ve all heard that before. Those sneaky little phishing emails trick the user into thinking they’re dealing with a legitimate business acquaintance. They’re notorious for installing viruses and malicious programs onto your computer and your network. […]

The Anatomy of a Crypto–Ransomware Attack And How to Prevent Them

Almost every day there is a big corporation that is getting hit by one of the variance of the Crypto – Ransomware malware. For every big case that makes the news there are thousands of others that are being affected. These attacks are not going away anytime soon.

Protect Yourself and Your Business Against Identity Theft

Identity theft can happen to anyone, at any time. It is a common crime in today’s hyper-technology world. Hackers are coming up with new ways to steal your information at a rapid pace. You could be the average Joe on the street who accidentally gives your credit card information to a cloned PayPal, or someone […]