New Insurance Industry Technology Requirements

Is Your Business Meeting New Insurance Industry Technology Requirements?

Insurance Providers Are Changing the Rules

More insurance carriers are now requiring regular IT maintenance; even if you're not experiencing any active issues. This isn't just a recommendation anymore; it's becoming a mandatory condition for maintaining coverage under HITECH, HIPAA, and other technical compliance standards.

The reason? Preventative maintenance significantly reduces the risk of data breaches, system failures, and costly downtime. Insurance providers recognize that businesses with regular IT check-ups file fewer claims and recover faster from incidents.

PNWC Quarterly Maintenance Visits

To help you stay compliant and protected, we offer comprehensive quarterly maintenance visits that cover everything your insurance provider is likely to require:

During each quarterly visit, we will:Check hardware health and identify potential failures before they happen

• Audit and verify backup systems to ensure data recoverability
• Run antivirus and malware scans to catch threats early
• Review and improve system security configurations
• Install critical OS and software updates
• Perform system clean-ups and address any specific concerns

Pricing: Quarterly maintenance visits are charged at our standard hourly rate (business or residential). Many clients find that the cost of preventative maintenance is far less than the cost of emergency repairs; or worse, a denied insurance claim.

IT Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) May Also Be Required

In addition to regular maintenance, many insurance policies now require businesses to have a formal IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in place. A DRP outlines how your business will respond to IT emergencies, recover critical systems, and maintain operations during disruptions.

We can help you with that too. PNWC offers IT Disaster Recovery Planning services to create customized, compliant plans tailored to your specific business needs and insurance requirements.

What You Should Do Next

1. Check your insurance policy to verify specific IT maintenance and DRP requirements
2. Schedule your quarterly maintenance visit to ensure compliance
3. Ask us about creating or updating your IT Disaster Recovery Plan

Don't wait until you file a claim,
 To discover you weren't meeting your policy requirements. 

Make sure you are compliant and protected!!

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It’s Business Survival

Imagine walking into a client's office only to find their entire operation grinding to a halt, all because they're running a 26-year-old software suite... 

Sound extreme? 

It's not. 

It's a reality for many IT professionals.

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SECURITY ALERT:

Account Hacking at All-Time Highs

The numbers are alarming:

• Cyberattacks happen every 39 seconds
• Password attacks have surged to 7,000 attempts per second
• 40% of cyberattacks are now AI-driven and more sophisticated than ever
• 75% of attacks start with your EMAIL

Your accounts ARE being targeted,
RIGHT NOW!

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Fixing SMB Guest Access Issues on Windows:

 Registry, Group Policy, and Server-Side

If you're trying to access an SMB share from Windows and getting blocked due to guest access restrictions, you're not alone. Microsoft tightened SMB security in recent versions of Windows, disabling insecure guest logons by default. While this improves security, it can break access to older or misconfigured servers — including setups like CasaOS or ZimaBoard.

Here are a few ways to fix it, ranging from quick registry tweaks to more secure server-side adjustments.

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OPNsense Installation Guide (ISO)

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OPNsense DNS Server Setup via ProxMox

 

Private DNS Server & Traffic Monitoring:
OPNsense VM on ProxMox

Setting up a secure and intelligent home network doesn’t have to be complicated. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to deploy OPNsense on Proxmox as a private DNS server and traffic monitor, giving you enterprise-grade filtering, visibility, and control; right from your living room. Whether you're looking to block ads, monitor bandwidth, or enhance your network’s security posture, this setup offers a powerful and flexible solution without replacing your existing router.

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🎯 Overview

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Understanding SSD Cache Types:
Complete Guide to SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC, and More

When shopping for an SSD, you'll encounter a bewildering array of acronyms: SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC, and various caching technologies. Understanding these different memory types and caching strategies is crucial for making informed decisions about storage performance, endurance, and value. Let's break down everything you need to know about SSD cache types and technologies.

Enroll in the Windows 10 ESU Program

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Free & Paid Options

💡 What Is the Windows 10 ESU Program?

As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, many users and organizations are wondering how to keep their systems secure. Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program offers a solution; and the good news is, some users may qualify for free access. This guide walks you through both the free and paid enrollment options, with clear steps and helpful visuals to make the process simple.

The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program allows individuals and organizations to continue receiving critical and important security updates for Windows 10 devices after official support ends on October 14, 2025.

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Complete Spam Filtering Guide for
Common & Local Email Services

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