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HIPAA Security Rule Requirements – What You Need to Know

by RSI Security December 3, 2020December 28, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has a necessary provision that protects individuals’ electronic personal health information. This is the Security Rule and it covers how these electronic data is created, received, processed and maintained by a covered entity. Understanding HIPAA Security Rule requirements will help keep all stakeholders protected.

December 3, 2020December 28, 2022 0 comment

SOC 2

Benefits to Meeting SOC Reporting Requirements

by RSI Security December 2, 2020July 9, 2021

written by RSI Security

Information systems is a growing industry that requires transparency and trust. Some companies provide these information systems as services. One of the best ways to ensure the quality of these services is to learn SOC reporting requirements.

December 2, 2020July 9, 2021 0 comment

PIPEDA

Anatomy of a PIPEDA Consent Form

by RSI Security December 1, 2020December 18, 2020

written by RSI Security

An essential element of PIPEDA is consent. For legitimate and clearly stated purposes, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) requires information owners’ consent before any piece of information is collected, used, and disclosed. However, a PIPEDA consent form must consider the sensitivity of personal information.

December 1, 2020December 18, 2020 0 comment

PCI 4.0

Will PCI 4.0 Changes Impact Physical Storage Device Security?

by RSI Security November 27, 2020October 18, 2023

written by RSI Security

Physical storage devices are among the most widespread forms of technology, used by nearly every company, regardless of a business’ size and scope. They encompass not only harddrives, but any physical device on which data is stored, including laptops, thumbdrives, smartphones, or even credit cards. It’s important to protect them, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets the standard for how to do that. Thus, PCI DSS 4.0 changes may impact them in profound ways.

November 27, 2020October 18, 2023 0 comment

IRS E-file

How to Achieve Tax Security Compliance?

by RSI Security November 27, 2020December 3, 2020

written by RSI Security

Filing taxes is a must for every business. It’s also something most dread. Not only do companies have to worry about incurring penalties from the IRS if taxes aren’t properly filed, but there are also compliance regulations. Achieving tax security compliance doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you have an income tax compliance checklist to follow.

November 27, 2020December 3, 2020 0 comment

Factor analysis of information risk (FAIR) Assessment

FAIR Risk Management Framework Checklist

by RSI Security November 26, 2020November 27, 2020

written by RSI Security

Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) is designed to manage vulnerabilities and incidents within an organization, network, or system using a risk-based approach. The main strength of the FAIR risk framework is the use of numerical values, mathematics and quantification to get precise and accurate results and responses.

November 26, 2020November 27, 2020 0 comment

CMMC

What Is The CMMC & How Should I Prepare For It

by RSI Security November 25, 2020April 6, 2021

written by RSI Security

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is an assessment model designed by the DoD (Department of Defense) to protect sensitive unclassified information. CMMC looks at several security standards used by the military and its defense contractors. Originally passed in 2018, CMMC has been revised several times but its main framework remains the same.

November 25, 2020April 6, 2021 0 comment

NIST 800-171 / DFARS

What Is The NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act?

by RSI Security November 24, 2020December 3, 2020

written by RSI Security

Responding to new cybersecurity attacks and breaches The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) passed the NIST small business cybersecurity act in 2018. What the act means for small businesses, is that NIST is required to provide support to small and medium-sized companies in their efforts to prevent cybersecurity breaches and attacks.

November 24, 2020December 3, 2020 0 comment

HITRUST

Your HITRUST Self-Assessment Checklist

by RSI Security November 19, 2020May 18, 2023

written by RSI Security

What with the constant and evolving threat of cybercrime, it’s become more crucial than ever for organizations to protect their proprietary and customer data. Over the past year, the average cost of cybercrime for an organization has increased from $1.4 million to $13.0 million, and the average number of security breaches rose by 11 percent, from 130 to 145. Knowing this threat, HITRUST self-assessments are one of the most important ways you can prevent security breaches and maintain HIPAA compliance.

November 19, 2020May 18, 2023 0 comment

HITRUST

Top Five Benefits of HITRUST Certification

by RSI Security November 16, 2020December 18, 2020

written by RSI Security

Businesses in the healthcare sector are attractive targets for cybercrime. Storing millions of clients’ sensitive medical and financial records makes an accidental or targeted data breach extremely harmful for consumers. Plus, attackers can also target companies’ own abundant assets via direct theft, fraud, and ransom scams, causing short- and long-term damage. Given all this risk, the benefits of HITRUST certification are undeniable for all healthcare and adjacent businesses.

November 16, 2020December 18, 2020 0 comment