Creating and Managing Passwords
How many times a day do you access applications or websites that require passwords? The temptation is to make passwords simple or reuse the same password. The 2017 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report found that 81 percent of hacking-related breaches succeeded...
Malicious Social Engineering and HIPAA
Spam accounts for 65% of the total volume of global internet email traffic according to Cisco’s 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report. The Report also points out that hackers are successfully using automated attacks on your company’s networks, leaving them more time to...
HIPAA Violations Every Day and Every Size
We frequently get questions about whether or not an event is a HIPAA violation. Some of the events are hazy, others are clear-cut. We received an email from a nurse last week with a question. She received a postcard inviting her to a weight-loss clinic and get a $25...
Navigating HIPAA and State-Specific Medical Records Retention Requirements
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that Covered Entities and Business Associates retain certain documentation for a minimum of six years. However, state laws may have their own retention requirements. Key Takeaways:...