Cybersecurity for BYOD and a Mobile Workforce When we talk about cybersecurity one thing is certain, it is becoming more and more prevalent today. You see it in the news all the time. Health care organizations, municipalities, police department's, government agencies, and most recently a vital oil and gas pipeline system have all fallen victim [...]
What Does a Ransomware Attack Look Like? With the recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline in the news, it is important that we acknowledge potential exposure regardless of the size of the organization and be proactive in minimizing risk. The Attack Here is an example of what we ransomware it looks like [...]
Cloud computing represents a major shift from the traditional way of thinking about Information Technology. Before cloud computing, companies had their own servers and hardware in-house for file sharing, data communications, and shared software applications. They hired staff to maintain their hardware and software which was time-consuming and expensive. Access to file storage and software [...]
A new HIPAA cybersecurity law promises to lower fines and provide audit relief. On January 5, 2021, President Trump signed HR 7898 which amends the HITECH Act providing Safe Harbor for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates that have consistently implemented government-recognized cybersecurity practices. According to an article published by Healthcare IT Today, in order [...]
In the past year, our workforce has become more mobile working on-site or from home. As a result, human service agencies are looking for guidance to address HIPAA security for remote computing. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published guidance for protecting PHI in a remote environment. HHS Guidance Some highlights of the [...]
Over the past 10 years, remote work in the United States has become increasingly more popular. As COVID-19 has required many employees to work from home, the popularity has increased tremendously. Many employers and employees have noticed an increase in productivity, and many will remain working from home in some capacity after COVID-19 is under [...]
