The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) recently reported a HIPAA data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 350,000 Oregon residents. The source of this breach was a phishing email with a malicious link that multiple employees opened and clicked. If your organization is the victim of a HIPAA data security breach,
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets forth standards to govern the handling of sensitive patient information. These standards apply to hospitals, medical offices and companies that handle insurance and billing. For businesses that must meet HIPAA standards, the ultimate goal is to protect sensitive patient information. To do
Your servers are the foundation of your computer network. To keep these systems performing optimally, it’s important to have sufficient managed IT solutions in place to prevent security breaches and data loss. Server Maintenance Proper server maintenance keeps your organization operating efficiently and can help prevent unexpected downtime. Your server maintenance
In April of 2019, Microsoft will issue an update for Windows 10. There isn’t a specific release date for the update, and it’s expected Microsoft will issue it gradually. If April comes and goes and you haven’t received a message encouraging you to update Windows 10, be patient; hiccups during
Though you may associate healthcare data breaches with hackers or digital thieves halfway across the globe, an astonishing amount of breaches are by individuals within the organizations. These threats are known as insider threats; research states approximately 58 percent of healthcare breaches are by insiders. Any individual who has access to your
If the upfront expenses of moving your company’s data to a cloud-based server have caused you to pause your plans, it’s time to explore the costs of not using the cloud to store your valuable information. Neglecting to move your data to the cloud can cost your company more in the
We all have that stack (or two, or three) of papers, files and things “to do” piled on our desk. We say to ourselves, “I’ll get to that when I have a spare moment.“ But, in today’s fast-paced work environment, spare moments are hard to find. Here are 3 simple
A data breach is costly for any organization. Not only does it cost your company money, but it lowers consumer trust in your brand. Here are some simple tips to improve your network security and prevent data breaches: Necessary Protocol to Enhance Your Network Security 1. Enable Multi-factor Authentication Multi-factor
Tax season is associated with a host of phishing scams; some reappear each year, while others are relatively new. These scams are designed to steal money or sensitive information. Keep your info and funds safe with secure network services and by following these recommendations: Be Leary of Emails Imitating the
Windows 7 and Server 2008 end of life means that Microsoft will no longer improve the product, accept warranty claims, or provide non-security hotfixes. This is known as mainstream support. It will continue to offer bug fixes and security updates through January 14, 2020. What To Do Before the
With smart devices surging in popularity, it’s inevitable your employees may want to use their own mobile phones for work-related tasks. Allowing them to do so has multiple benefits, but there are also a few risks your company should acknowledge and have proper IT services in place to safeguard against.
Once your company implements the infrastructure to securely back up its data and add layers to your network security, it’s time to tend to other aspects of your disaster recovery plan. Keep your company’s recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) in mind as you fine-tune specific details