Is Gmail secure? Let's walk through the security features they have, and think about how they work in the real world. 1) Is Gmail Secure against Phishing? Hackers use "phishing" attacks to either steal your data or get control of your computer. They'll send you an email with either a link or an attachment. [...]
You can use email securely and still remain compliant with HIPAA. Here are seven tips for securely using email in a HIPAA-compliant organization.
Last week, we were sitting in a conference room with 20 people. These were smart people. All highly educated. They all use computers every single day. We were talking to them about ways to keep safe online. The conversation ranged from phishing to ransomware to staying safe at home. It was fun to be with [...]
Many practices want to use cloud storage services like Google drive and hosted email. Is Google’s G-Suite HIPAA compliant? […]
Many health care providers are required to adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), but is Gmail HIPAA-compliant? This article talks about how you can send HIPAA compliant email. […]
Want to get started in Amazon Web Services but worried about cloud security? This step-by-step guide shows you the right way to get started in Amazon Web Services. Cloud security is a must! 1) Create your account. Go to https://aws.amazon.com/ and click on the “Sign in to the Console” button. Follow the steps to set [...]
As a HIPAA Business Associate or Covered Entity, you may rely on shredding services to make it easy to safely destroy papers and electronic media. But how do you really know what they’re doing with your paper ? […]
Companies that need to comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, PCI, GLBA, etc. need to worry about data loss prevention tools. “Data loss prevention” typically refers to preventing employees from deliberately stealing or accidentally leaking sensitive data. The typical stack to data loss prevention tools include: Blocking or monitoring USB drives Blocking or monitoring CD/DVD burners [...]
WannaCry ransomware infected hundreds of thousands of computers in May 2017. WannaCry infects a computer, encrypts files and demands payment to decrypt the files. Although this article was first published in 2017, the information about ransomware is still relevant today. WannaCry variants are sure to exist and may unfortunately impact you or your business [...]
So, you need to write an information security policy. And you’re totally overwhelmed. Where do you start? What do you need? What should it entail? You’re not alone. These are questions that we get a lot. It’s totally understandable. Planning, writing, and implementing a security policy can be seriously intimidating. If it’s poorly written or [...]