Ask anyone in the healthcare industry about HIPAA and they likely won’t have many good things to say about it. HIPAA is designed to protect confidential patient information, and there are some very precise and detailed security rules to be followed as a result. However, being HIPAA compliant can actually be a good thing for…
DetailsAlthough HIPAA has been in existence for many years, its policies have changed considerably. The Office of Civil Rights has announced they will deliver further changes in 2017, most notably increasing the amount of audits and modernizing HIPAA. These changes will require businesses to alter their IT security services to remain compliant. Here are some…
DetailsEvery healthcare provider must comply with HIPAA guidelines, whether they like it or not. The problem is HIPAA guidelines can be so complex, it’s easy to misunderstand a certain standard or regulation. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding isn’t a valid excuse when it comes to a potential HIPAA audit. The good thing is there are…
DetailsBusinesses fail all too often with being prepared for a possible HIPAA audit. The reason why is simple. Organizations don’t prioritize IT security services as highly they should and, as a result, put themselves at risk of not being HIPAA compliant. There are some key steps to take to have an effective HIPAA security and…
DetailsThe challenge all small and large companies face today is keeping up with security standards. Criminals seemingly always know how to attack a company and steal their most valuable data. In fact, you could wake up one morning to find all of your company assets are gone. Meeting PCI compliance standards will take a little…
DetailsPhishing attacks come in many different forms to businesses. You can spend a significant amount of money on IT support for small and midsize businesses, but if your employees aren’t educated about how phishing attacks occur, then you will be just as vulnerable as anyone else. Hackers will always target small businesses, but by following…
DetailsCyber threats are always a possibility, whether you own a small business or a large corporation. Having a proactive IT management strategy can help you stay ahead of the curve and know what you’re going to do in the event of a cyber attack. However, with the innovative ways cybercriminals go about hacking data, it’s…
DetailsWhether you want to believe it or not, your company is at risk of a cyber threat every single day. Most of the time even the smallest mistake or oversight can lead to a large data breach. You have to understand cyber criminals are extremely smart and can detect a vulnerability in your network easily.…
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