Data Sanitization Explained
Are you managing data sanitization properly? Every time you retire a computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, portable media, printer or other digital device a strict protocol …
Compliance
Windows 7 & Server 2008 – Time to Upgrade
The end of 2 beloved and notorious operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 is upon us. As of January 2020, Windows 7 …
Why You Need HTTPS on Your Website
Most any web user can tell you when they visit a website that uses HTTPS. They know this by the green lock in browser or …
Social Engineering Examples
Social engineering is a threat that faces organizations from small business to large enterprises. As we’ve explored multiple times on this site, there are few …
What is GDPR
What is GDPR? GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation is new European Union data protection legislation outlining the various data protections for EU citizens data. …
Addressing the Insider Threat
Technology is a powerful tool in assuring the confidentiality, availability and integrity of your critical data – but it is no failsafe. Even the best …
Average Cost of Data Breach Increases to $4M in 2016
Data breaches are no joke, they bring real risks & serious quantifiable costs. A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive or confidential …
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The HIPAA Audits are Coming
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is gearing up for random audits of healthcare providers and partners. OCR is starting its 2nd phase of …
PCI Compliance and PoS Security
If you run a business that processes credit card payments you know the difficulties of PCI compliance. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) …
Is Your Email HIPAA Compliant
Most health care providers and medical practices understand the basics of HIPAA compliance but often miss critical technical or operational details that leave them out …
HIPAA Compliance Failures
Many organizations are under the erroneous assumption that they can claim compliance by simply buying an inexpensive software package or set of templates. Others simply …
Does HIPAA Apply to My Organization
Healthcare practices & their partners large and small are legally obligated by the HIPAA HITECH and Omnibus regulations to protect the privacy and security of …