The internet has evolved over the past few decades. Modern technology has increased in speed, efficiency, and productivity. However, coming with the progressive evolution of the internet is also the inimical rise of cybercrime. As often as everyday, we hear news of websites a data breach or websites getting hacked somewhere. Cybercriminals have developed more sophisticated hacking techniques and tools that threaten to destroy corporations all over the world.
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10 Things You Should Know About the ADA Website Standards
In 2018, there were at least 2,258 website accessibility lawsuits federal courts all over the United States under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that claimed people with disabilities could not properly use some certain websites because of unresponsiveness to assistive technologies. This was a huge increase of about 177 percent from 814 of such lawsuits in 2017.
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Industries Most at Risk for a Data Breach
The motivation of threat actors largely determines why a certain industry is targeted, namely what a threat actor can gain from the attack. Whether it be money, prestige, or a public platform, understanding the motivation behind attacks shines a light on the industries most at risk for data breaches.
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CCPA Compliance Checklist: A Beginner’s Guide
Business transparency is becoming more important than once thought in the consumer age. As technology continues to evolve, consumers are now taking control of what they want to see, trust, and research by investigating product materials and the overall history of an organization.
After all, products and services are not only a solution to a problem but can also deliver experience and personal connection. According to the 2016 Label Insight Transparency ROI Study, 73 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for a product that promises complete transparency.
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FISMA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know
The need for compliance becomes more evident as issues become more sophisticated when your business grows. After all, failing to follow regulations impacts the reputation of the organization and those in charge.
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What is the Relationship Between FISMA and NIST?
Attentiveness and thoroughness can spell the difference between booming and bankruptcy in today’s ever-changing digital business landscape. With global e-retail sales projected to hit 47 percent this year, the need to have an optimization strategy, clear customer experience, and a practical plan for operational execution becomes more apparent to stay competitive.
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Which States Are Following California’s CCPA Regulations?
The United States’ (U.S.) privacy law landscape is continually shifting and evolving as federal and state privacy proposals continue to be debated and become enacted. The recent change in the privacy law sphere can mainly be attributed to the inherent demand of customers for transparency from business organizations.
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What Is The HITRUST CSF Maturity Model?
The Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) first introduced the Common Security Framework (CSF) in 2007. CSF protects sensitive data, while also managing the security risks global organizations often face, along with their third-party suppliers. CSF documents and compares HIPAA and HITECH requirements to the security and privacy regulations. When patients know that their information is secure, it can help build trust between them and their healthcare organization.
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What Does the HITECH Act Do?
The HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) was created to promote the need for health information technology as the use of EHRS (electronic health records) becomes the standard. It is part of an economic stimulus package – the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – that was passed and signed into law in 2009.
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HITECH Compliance Checklist: How to Become Compliant
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Act (HITECH) focuses on the transition of paper healthcare files to electronic reports, making it easier for patients to access their records. The act also covers protected health information (PHI) by requiring healthcare organizations and their third-party associates to be HIPAA compliant. Prior to the HITECH Act healthcare organizations could avoid fines due to non-compliance but this has changed. Now, organizations and their third-party associates are required under the HITECH Act to meet all HIPAA compliance rules.