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  • Do You Really Need Mobile Penetration Testing?

    Do You Really Need Mobile Penetration Testing?

    Data security gets a bad rap. What with massive data breaches plaguing news headlines every few months and the number of affected people increasing each year, you’d think that security experts don’t stand up against the hackers and malware of today. But there’s a piece missing to this story.

    Most data breaches are a result of not upgrading the security systems until after a breach happens. It’s a tale heard in the security sector time and time again. A massive data breach is reported, a data security firm is hired to mitigate further issues, and millions of Americans are left to settle up with their exposed data.

    To avoid this, proper security auditing and mobile penetration testing are two ways companies can adequately secure their operations. And when it comes to companies with a mobile app, mobile pen testing is particularly crucial.

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  • What Is The Purpose of Information Security Access Controls?

    What Is The Purpose of Information Security Access Controls?

    Running a business is no easy task. With multiple challenges demanding your constant attention, even a small slip can spell disaster. In the midst of this chaos, one essential element that regularly goes overlooked is your company’s information security policy. Unfortunately, it often takes a major system intrusion for a business to begin taking its cybersecurity seriously. And by then, the damage has already been done. 

    If you want to protect your company’s data, thus ensuring its financial and reputational well-being, it’s essential that you formulate a rigid set of informational security access controls. These buffers and limits serve as the invaluable first line of defense against cyber threats. 

    Below, we’ll cover the ins and outs of security access control so that you’re prepared for future threats. 

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  • How To Get A HITRUST Certification Assessment

    How To Get A HITRUST Certification Assessment

    Like going to the doctor for an updated checkup, healthcare companies need to know where they stand concerning cybersecurity on the regular. A HITRUST certification is like getting a booster shot that’s valid for two years and will protect you from a wide variety of cybersecurity concerns.

    Healthcare organizations are some of the juiciest targets out there for malicious cybercriminals in search of someone to compromise. These entities hoard data that is both highly sensitive and highly identifiable, so breaches here can have serious repercussions on people’s privacy and general security alike. These breaches are not only expensive to fix but leave people feeling especially vulnerable.

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  • A Step-By-Step Guide To HITRUST Certification

    A Step-By-Step Guide To HITRUST Certification

    The healthcare industry is understandably concerned with compliance and certification — there are lives on the line! The people operating various medical machinery should be fully certified to do so, and patients should see fully qualified doctors for the best outcomes. It’s just how they get the care they need.

    But beyond ensuring these requirements are met (and that everyone’s hands are clean in the process), robust healthcare organizations need to be considering their approach to cybersecurity and data protection as well. Data stored by businesses in this category is especially appealing to cybercriminals for its dual nature — not only is it highly sensitive, but it’s highly identifiable as well.

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  • Everything You Need to Know About HITRUST Compliance

    Everything You Need to Know About HITRUST Compliance

    When we see other drivers on the road, we tend to assume they’re all licensed, insured, and level-headed. Until they prove otherwise in front of us, we take it for granted that everyone’s an excellent driver — you know, like us.

    But when we show up at a doctor’s office or share payment details for a recent medical procedure, we assume healthcare professionals are following all the best practices concerning the security of that data. But we go to the pharmacy because we need to fill a prescription, not because they’re reputed for their cybersecurity. How do businesses call attention to their cybersecurity mindfulness, and how do consumers make the best choice when it comes to matters of handling their personal data?

    There’s a simple answer already out there: they look for HITRUST compliance.

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  • Who is the HITRUST Alliance?

    Who is the HITRUST Alliance?

    Cybercriminals are already clearly established bad guys online, and it’s up to your cybersecurity tools and standards to keep you safe.

    Top-of-the-line firewall and antivirus software might go a long way toward protecting the data on your own network, but how do you protect the most sensitive data when it lives somewhere else entirely? You surely need someone else’s help to protect your data when it lives in places you might not even be aware of. The healthcare industry stashes patient data all over the place, for example.

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  • How To Prepare For A PCI Audit

    How To Prepare For A PCI Audit

    It’s all about the plastic.

    Even though we have more alternative electronic payment options than ever before, Americans prefer the credit card over any other payment mechanism. This means it’s relatively simple for businesses to charge their customers online and get paid using one of a variety of payment gateways — all they have to do is move information from one place to another to collect their revenue, and the internet makes this a simple task.

    But this convenience simultaneously presents an obstacle: that data needs to be moved and stored safely. It should only be accessible by authorized entities, and should be kept far out of reach from malicious third parties. For enabling an entirely new era of transacting, online card payments also come with their own set of liabilities that can leave customer financial data vulnerable and a business’s reputation on the line.

    This means your company, whether large or small, needs to be on the forefront of PCI compliance. A PCI compliance audit is an essential tool for helping you get there.

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  • How Often Do I Need a HITRUST CSF Assessment Report?

    How Often Do I Need a HITRUST CSF Assessment Report?

    The ranks of compliance regulations continue to expand, making it confusing and time-consuming for companies to navigate the audit landscape. From PCI DSS to SOC 2 to NYDSF to SOX, companies face a growing list of standards and certifications but no central repository to aggregate, much less organize all these standards. To address this, the healthcare industry established the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), which designed the Common Security Framework (CSF) assessment to consolidate the compliance process. 

    Curious as to how often you need a HITRUST CSF assessment report to stay compliant? Read on to find out now!

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  • Cyber Security in Education: What You Need to Know

    Cyber Security in Education: What You Need to Know

    Educational institutions store a significant amount of sensitive data ranging from research to test documents to personal student information. While cybersecurity in the financial industry garners a substantial amount of attention, recent guidelines are also highlighting the vulnerability in the education sector. As schools incorporate more technology into classrooms and administrative offices, information security will become increasingly vital.  

    Is your information at your university protected? Learn about cybersecurity in education with our comprehensive guide. 

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  • Common Cyber Security Threats in Education

    Common Cyber Security Threats in Education

    No matter if you’re at the helm of the network of an Ivy League college or a K-12 school district, cybersecurity is incredibly important. While school safety has always been a number one priority, the issue with cybersecurity is rather new. With education institutions amassing millions of dollars in their budget every year, but only maintaining small IT teams, cybersecurity threats have become amplified in both quantity and complexity.

    Of course, cybersecurity threats have been a part of the conversation on school safety for a while. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding and disinformation that still prevail in the discussion regarding cybersecurity threats in education institutions. Let’s look into these common security threats and what these institutions can do to steer clear of a breach.

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