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 [...]
Practical tips to find the best HIPAA compliant hosting for your business.
If you’re a Windows user, here are five free things you should do right now. These will help you with your HIPAA compliance and reduce the risk that you’ll be hacked. 1) Encrypt your hard drive Use BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in hard drive encryption utility. You can get instructions here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/e7d75dd2-29c2-16ac-f03d-20cfdf54202f/turn-on-device-encryption 2) Take a screenshot to prove your laptop [...]
Figuring out how to avoid a security breach can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of ways that hackers, patients, and employees can steal data if they want, and most organizations don't have the time or money to try to address all of them. Luckily, we can learn from the mistakes of others! "You must [...]
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If you’re a Mac user, here are five free things you should do right now. These will help you with your HIPAA compliance and reduce the risk that you’ll be hacked. 1) Encrypt your hard drive Use FileVault, Apple’s built-in hard drive encryption utility. You can get instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837 2) Take a screenshot to prove [...]
Are you doing enough to protect your business from phishing? That's the question we just asked 503 business owners. You see, we talk to a lot of people who aren't doing enough to protect their business from phishing attacks. We wanted to understand why. Maybe they just don’t think it’s a major concern in their [...]
Health care providers must follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Is Office 365 HIPAA compliant, though? This act protects your patient healthcare data (PHI). As more clinicians are electronically transmitting patient records and other personal information to specialists and medical facilities, it is imperative that we ensure that information is secure. Isn’t [...]
How do you send PHI via email and still follow HIPAA? And how do you send encrypted email in Gmail? These are two of the most common questions we get. It’s an understandable question. Email has become the communication tool of choice in the digital age. Most workplaces rely on it heavily. If [...]