One of the most common questions we get from people in the medical industry is "Is Outlook HIPAA compliant in 2019?" The answer? Yes — Outlook is HIPAA compliant when set up correctly. In this article, we'll tell you how to ensure your use of Microsoft Outlook is HIPAA compliant. We recently took an in-depth [...]
You’re starting the process of meeting HIPAA Compliance for your busy practice. The biggest pieces are in place. Now it is time to consider the substantial question of email. No one is looking for HIPAA violations. So, Is Yahoo Mail HIPAA Compliant? When we evaluate email systems for HIPAA compliance, here’s the checklist we use: [...]
We've recently discussed whether or not Gmail is HIPAA Compliant. In short, it depends. Gmail is HIPAA compliant when set up correctly. But what about Gmail encryption? Is Gmail encryption HIPAA compliant? Once again, it depends. Gmail encryption also has the potential to be a HIPAA compliant email option depending on how you set it [...]
Zoho Mail is a popular email platform that’s geared towards businesses. It offers a user-friendly minimalist interface that's supported by some powerful features. So you can create, communicate, and collaborate in an ad-free environment. But medical practices will also need an email platform that satisfies regulatory compliance. If you’re using this platform, being able to [...]
HIPAA Compliant Email is at the heart of modern medical practices. It makes administrative processes more efficient. It also saves time by automating communication (like reminding patients about appointments). Emails also help both the provider and the patient stay connected. A staggering 93% of adult patients prefer to communicate with physicians through email! HIPAA regulations [...]
In our line of work, we hear a lot of myths and rumors. For example, some people say that Office365 isn’t SEC compliant because it’s in the cloud. We have also heard some people saying the same about Google’s G Suite. But what does the SEC Cybersecurity Guidance say? While the SEC Cybersecurity Guidance does [...]
Cybercriminals are quite nimble in outsmarting protection measures. This makes it essential to be proactive and stay one step ahead of bad actors. The SEC Cybersecurity Guidance provides a lot of information about security and compliance. But it doesn’t specify what steps firms should take to teach their clients how to be safe online from cyber threats. [...]
When firms think about cybersecurity, they’re tempted to focus on the tech. Hopefully, you're already having internal conversations about which tools you need to fight phishing or to keep your mobile devices safe. One area where we've seen a lot of firms struggle, though, is in figuring out what to do when something BAD happens. [...]
As businesses are digitally transformed, our exposure to risk is changing. In the financial industry, the stakes are much higher. The SEC Cybersecurity Guidance helps registered investment advisors respond to these threats. It also makes sure that they have a plan in place to respond to them. For example, one such threat is the loss [...]
As our work moves online and becomes more digital, our risks are changing. In recognition of this fact, registered investment advisors must take cybersecurity seriously. The SEC cybersecurity guidance lays out clear directions for taking cybersecurity risks seriously. And one of the biggest threats to your firm today is phishing. The SEC Cybersecurity Guidance seems [...]