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Shellshock: Be Wary, But Don’t Panic
Hundreds of millions are vulnerable. The questions is, how many are actually exploitable? On September 24, a new bug was reported that you may have heard about. Shellshock, also known as the Bash Bug,...
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HIMSS Privacy and Security Forum Takeaways
A successful security program is all about managing risk. By: Tod FerranI had the opportunity to attend the Healthcare IT News/HIMSS Media Privacy & Security Forum in Boston. The speakers presented...
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5 Most Bizarre HIPAA Breaches of 2013
Learn simple security protocols to protect patient data. This article is an excerpt from our ebook, 5 Most Bizarre HIPAA Breaches. Download your free copy of the complete ebook.As one of the industry’s...
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7 Hearty Tips to Avoid Costly Data Breaches
Deterring hackers with simple security precautions. By: Brand BarneySmall to midsize merchants often trust that their modest size will allow them to slip below hacker radar. Sadly, trends show hackers...
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You May Not Be Done With Your HIPAA Requirements
Understand HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, and how they apply to your organization. By: Tod FerranWhen you think about Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, you may...
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Plug-and-Play POS: Can It Ever Be Secure?
Tackling the microwave nation mentality. By: Brand BarneyAs a microwave nation, we have a very plug-and-play mentality when it comes to electronics and devices. When my morning coffee takes longer than...
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A 21-Day Plan for HIPAA Compliance
Spend 10 minutes a day to increase your security. By: Tod FerranThis article was also featured in PAHCOM Journal: Finding Time for HIPAA: A 21 Day PlanAfter being tasked with making sure your office...
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7 Security Questions to Ask Your POS Installer
Don’t let a sloppy job ruin your business security. By: Brand BarneyPoint of sale (POS) companies, while very skilled at installing systems, are generally not well versed in security. This can lead to...
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What Are My HIPAA Security Requirements?
A guide to help healthcare organizations understand the HIPAA Security Rule. This article is an excerpt from our ebook, Diagnosing HIPAA Security. To download your free copy of the complete ebook,...
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How Much Does a HIPAA Risk Management Plan Cost?
Clarifying misconceptions about healthcare RMPs. By: Tod FerranThis article was also featured in BC Advantage: “Lessons Learned About HIPAA Risk Management Plans"Many healthcare entities haven’t yet...
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The Ineffectiveness of Antivirus
Don’t let antivirus be your permeable safety blanket. By: Gary GloverAntivirus is the safety blanket computer users and businesses have used for decades. They trust it. They swear by it. Gartner...
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2014 HIPAA Compliance Trends
What do survey statistics say about healthcare’s attitude toward HIPAA? By: Tod FerranNot many studies have been done on HIPAA and how it’s been applied in healthcare. Especially among smaller...
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The Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS 3.0
A List of Our Most-Viewed PCI 3.0 Resources. Now that the PCI DSS standard has changed with new Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) questions and clarifications, merchants may no longer be in...
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How HIPAA Compliance Applies to Mental Health Professionals
A conversation about HIPAA compliance.By: Tod FerranI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kathleen Mills of Life Tree Counseling on her podcast, It’s Just Coffee. We discussed an overview of...
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HIPAA Workforce Member Training for Healthcare Staff: Why It’s Essential
Employees are forgetful. Training helps them remember important security practices. By: Tod FerranIf you think your workforce members know how to secure patient data, you are sadly mistaken. Just take...
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Auditing Archives: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee
Linking 100 restaurants through one insecure server connection is a bad idea. By: Gary GloverThe following post is a segment in the Auditing Archives series. Hopefully the security failures I’ve seen...
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Welcome to SecurityMetrics Blog!
Learn to secure your business on this blog. Welcome readers! Fancy meeting you here! You’ve reached SecurityMetrics Blog, the data security educational center of SecurityMetrics, a company focused on...
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Resolved: Does HIPAA Compliance Satisfy Meaningful Use?
How do Meaningful Use requirements overlap with HIPAA compliance requirements?By: Tod FerranCan you tell the difference between HIPAA and Meaningful Use regulations? You’re not the only one struggling...
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3 PCI DSS 3.0 Themes
The main security topics to lead us into 2015. By GilesWitherspoon-BoydThis article was also featured in Multi-Unit Franchisee.Hopefully you’ve heard that the Payment Card Industry Data Security...
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GHOST Vulnerability…Not That Scary
Who it affects, how hackers could use it, and what you should do about it. The recently discovered GHOST vulnerability is a bug that could potentially allow a buffer overflow in Linux systems. Sounds...
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