Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards is crucial to managing security risks that may compromise sensitive data and disrupt critical business operations. The top compliance monitoring solutions for 2022 will help keep your security controls online and prevent cybersecurity risks from developing into threats. Read on to learn how. (more…)
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Comprehensive Guide to Remote Auditing
Remote auditing is increasingly becoming a preferred method for conducting cybersecurity assessments. Remote audits are typically more convenient and can help organizations evaluate their security posture much faster than traditional audits. Read on to learn more about how you can conduct virtual audits. (more…)
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What is HITECH Act & Why is the HITECH Act Important?
From 1996 to 2009, U.S. healthcare organizations operated under a strict regulatory act known as HIPAA. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, intended to protect patient health data, make health insurance affordable, and to simplify hospital administrative procedures.
As the years progressed, loopholes arose, electronic systems (which were supposed to be incorporated) were ignored, and the U.S. healthcare infrastructure was in jeopardy of falling behind. Not to say that HIPAA was a failure, but after 13 years in operation, it was in desperate need of an update. In 2009, Congress passed the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) to give HIPAA the update it needed. HITECH closed loopholes and encouraged the adoption of electronic health records by enforcing stricter guidelines and increasingly high noncompliance fees.
Now, to avoid facing penalties, healthcare providers and subsidiary companies must be HITECH compliant. But what does that entail? Read ahead to find out.
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What is the Eradication Phase of Incident Response?
Responding to cybersecurity incidents promptly and thoroughly is crucial to minimizing damage and recovering. The eradication phase is the first step in returning a compromised environment to its proper state. Robust incident management is critical to managing cybersecurity incidents and mitigating potential damage to sensitive data and digital assets. Read this guide to learn essential eradication best practices to ensure a thorough recovery from cybersecurity incidents.
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Understanding Identity and Access Management as a Service
Many organizations use some form of identity and access management to control user access to data environments, systems, or other components within an IT infrastructure. Identity and access management as a service enhances access management by providing on-demand, customizable IAM security capabilities. Read on to learn more. (more…)
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What is the Best Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Cloud Infrastructure?
As more organizations rely on the cloud for its advanced computing capabilities, there is a growing need for robust cloud security tools to identify and manage cloud cybersecurity risks. Choosing the right vulnerability assessment tool for cloud infrastructure will help you mitigate cloud security risks and protect your sensitive cloud data. Read on to learn more.
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What Are PCI Compliance Data Center Requirements?
Ensuring compliance with PCI requirements is essential for protecting sensitive cardholder data (CHD) in data centers. PCI compliance data center requirements provide organizations with clear standards to safeguard CHD, reduce breach risks, and optimize their security practices according to the PCI DSS. Keep reading to understand what data centers must do to stay fully compliant.
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What are Formjacking Attacks?
As internet usage has become an essential part of daily life for most people, transmitting sensitive personal data online is an everyday thing. Your organization may have robust security measures in place to protect data once it has been collected, but what about the safety of that data on the client-side? Formjacking attacks are one way attackers can target data before it’s under the protection of your organization’s security measures. Read on to learn more. (more…)
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How to Get the Most Out of Cyber Risk Management Services
For organizations that handle sensitive data, outsourcing cyber risk management services helps manage security risks across IT infrastructure and mitigates potential data breaches. Investing in robust, proven cyber risk management services will optimize security ROI and strengthen overall cybersecurity. Read this blog to learn how you can take advantage of risk management. (more…)
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CCPA Lookback Period: 12 Month Requirement
If your organization operates in California, or processes data from many California residents, you are likely subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). One component of the CCPA requirements is adhering to the new CCPA Lookback Period rules, which extend data subjects’ rights to their data into a retroactive period of 12 months. Following these rules means upholding data subjects’ rights in the present and future while accounting for the past, as well. (more…)