How to Recognize Social Engineering
“All warfare is based on deception… when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.” ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War “What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” ― Sir Walter Scott This past April, hackers... Continue reading
Resisting the Latest Wave of Ransomware in Healthcare
What you Must Do Now It’s become the classic “Catch-22” of ransomware: you’re hit with a surprise attack – a rogue wave of ransomware – and find yourself unable to access your patient data or vital systems – “dead in the water.” You know the consequences of not paying the ransom (though law enforcement urges you not... Continue reading
Mobile Device Management & HIPAA Compliance
Few technical innovations are transforming the healthcare landscape as much as mobile devices. With nearly 90% of physicians now carrying a smartphone or tablet, they’ve become almost as ubiquitous as the stethoscope. Yet when it comes to HIPAA, the difference between these two “instruments of care” could not be greater. Consider the following examples: Case 1: Back in... Continue reading
Ten Essentials to Look for in a HIPAA Compliant Hosting Company
Dear Healthcare Provider, Have you ever realized that a HIPAA compliant hosting company can actually facilitate at least two important aspects of your patient care? Think about it; an effective HIPAA host promotes: Proactive care – By providing a highly responsive environment, a HIPAA host actually enables the high data availability and timely access of patient data and critical... Continue reading