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3 Steps for an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan

June 22, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog /by Sarah Morris

When disaster strikes…will you be prepared? (or subject, just an idea!)
To ensure that operations remain up and running during hurricane season, businesses must have a Disaster Recovery Plan that has been developed, tested, and is in place and known to all relevant parties. Hurricanes like Matthew and Sandy have devastated businesses over the last couple of years, and without a well-developed Disaster Recovery Plan, several businesses were left inoperable, damaging their revenue and reputation.

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HIPAA Update: Lessons Learned from 2016 Phase 2 HIPAA Audits

May 26, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog /by Sarah Morris

Understanding and navigating HIPAA audit enforcement has been on the minds of healthcare professionals for several years. Many covered entities and business associates have struggled to know what to focus on and in which areas they are lacking safeguards. Now, with more than 200 Phase 2 HIPAA desk audits completed, healthcare organizations have examples to learn from. Read more to look at lessons learned from the completed desk audits to help your organization prepare for HIPAA audit enforcement.

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Ransomware Alert: Defend Yourself Against WannaCrypt

May 16, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog /by Sarah Morris

When your CEO or your largest client asks you what your plan is to prevent the same from happening to you, what are you going to tell them? The WannaCrypt ransomware attack that was launched last Friday has already infected more than 230,000 computers across 150 countries and counting. This attack is said to be unprecedented and has left organizations across the globe scrambling in the aftermath. Don’t let your organization be the next WannaCrypt victim. Read on to learn about the 4 things your organization should do today to keep from becoming the next victim of a devastating ransomware attack.

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5 Reasons Why Internal Audit is Important

May 11, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog /by Sarah Morris

People often ask, is internal audit necessary? What if we’re a smaller organization, should we be spending our already limited resources on an internal audit program? If your clients depend on you to provide efficient, compliant, and secure services, then the answer is a resounding “yes”. Internal audit is an important function of any information security and compliance program and is a valuable tool for effectively and appropriately managing risk. Are we ensuring we are doing what we say we’re doing? Are there gaps in our policies and procedures? Areas for improvement? Are we meeting our compliance goals? These important questions are addressed through internal audit.

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The Rise of Ransomware: 5 Best Practices for Preventing Ransomware

The Rise of Ransomware: Best Practices for Preventing Ransomware

April 28, 2017/0 Comments/in Blog /by Sarah Morris

Ransomware is becoming a buzzword that is showing up in the headlines nearly every day. Some even refer to it as the “billion-dollar nightmare for businesses.” Malicious attackers using ransomware don’t tend to discriminate against the type of data they target, however, recent reports show that healthcare data is quickly becoming the most commonly affected data by ransomware attacks. Understanding how ransomware works and affects organizations can help entities to create a more comprehensive approach to organizational data security and to help safeguard against potential ransomware attacks.

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