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Common HIPAA Terms & Definitions
HIPAA regulations are filled with obscure terms and acronyms. Understanding them can be difficult. Below we outline some common HIPAA terms and definitions to help you understand these regulations and what they mean for your organization.
The Threat of Ransomware
Ransomware is a form of malicious software that denies the end-user access to their system or data requiring payment of “ransom” to gain access back to the system or data. More sophisticated cybercriminals can breach a network and place this type of software in the...
Combining Technology Solutions & HIPAA Compliance
Most small business owners are spending more resources than necessary on IT solutions. Outsourcing the management of your IT systems can fix that. Managed Service Providers can remotely handle your company’s IT systems. Saving you precious time to focus on your...
What is Dark Web Monitoring? Why do you need it?
If you haven’t heard of the Dark Web, you’ve most likely been living under a rock. With the insurgence of large-scale hacks against corporate and government entities, the news has been flooded with stories about cyberattacks and the threat they pose to corporations...
Why do we have HIPAA laws?
There are some interesting rumors surrounding the origin of HIPAA laws. Rumor has it that HIPAA laws were created because a senator wanted to cover up his wife’s plastic surgery. Crazy, right?! "My boss is convinced that the reason that HIPAA laws came into existence...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
During the month of October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us of a category of crime that continues to inflict taxpayers and companies with damages amounting to billions of dollars annually. Staying updated on the latest attack types and prevention techniques...
Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 End of Support
Windows 7, now more than a decade old, is one of Microsoft’s most loved operating systems to date. Due to its popularity and ease of use, consumers and businesses are still widely using Windows 7. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that they will be ending...
EPA Cybersecurity Exam for Utilities
EPA Cybersecurity Exam for Utilities Recently, the EPA was mandated with the implementation of cybersecurity best practices for water & wastewater utilities with a focus on small systems. Can your utility pass their 10-question cybersecurity exam? Does your...
Protecting SaaS Applications
More and more small businesses are transitioning to cloud applications such as Office 365 and G-Suite. These applications are referred to as Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS applications are affordable, scalable, and offer businesses easy to use solutions that...
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