Do the basics this year. There are many steps that a small business can take to protect itself from cybersecurity threats, but perhaps the single most important thing a small business can do is to implement a strong password policy. This includes requiring employees to use unique and complex passwords for all of their accounts, …
Are Cookies Bad? Not all cookies are created equally. As a self-professed chocolate cookie aficionado, I can personally attest to this. But last week, the Department of Health and Services alerted us that cookies may also be bad for our health … information. OK, they’re obviously NOT talking about the little sugary treats we’ve all …
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How can a risk assessment be worthless? Risk assessments can be one of the most effective tools in your security arsenal. However, if you get the results and don’t act on them, it’s as good as not doing one at all, and all too often, that is the reality. So how do you actually make …
Facebook goes down, why should you care? If you haven’t heard, Monday, October 4th, saw Facebook, Instagram, and What’s App disappear from the internet – literally erased. Understanding what happened may save your business one day and also make you aware of an Achilles heel that exists for every internet address. Let’s take a look …
When it comes to HIPAA laws, health care providers can’t afford to drop the ball. Confidentiality and security are the meat of HIPAA Privacy Regulations. Use the questions and HIPAA compliance checklist below and see how your current practice measures up. HIPAA Compliance Checklist Confidentiality HIPAA laws are centered around the importance of patient privacy. To …
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