Most Common HIPAA Gaps

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

It’s not uncommon for healthcare breaches to make the headlines these days. Whether it’s a major breach like Anthem’s $16 million breach or a smaller HIPAA violation such as improper disposal of secure records, healthcare organizations are falling victim to security breaches at an alarming rate. According to IBM Security’s 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the highest industry average cost of $6.45 million is the healthcare industry. Do…

4 Reasons the Online Audit Manager is the Audit Tool You’ve Been Missing

by Sarah Harvey / February 5, 2024

When you choose an audit partner, there are certain qualities that you’re likely looking for such as experience, attention to detail, quality, audit tools, and the firm’s audit processes. We know that there’s a lot of audit firms out there, making the decision that much harder. If it’s your first time undergoing an audit or even if you are familiar with the processes, narrowing down the right partner for your…

Trends in Privacy, Breach Notification, Data Security Legislation in 2019

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

It’s hard to keep track of the different privacy, breach notification, and data security laws that exist in each state – but that’s the job of a thorough, expert auditor. Because of technology advancements and the implementation of GDPR, the momentum to update, amend, and create new legislation is elevated right now. Our mission is to educate you on the latest trends, legislation, and threats so that you can meet…

Most Common PCI Gaps

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

In the payment card industry, our auditors come across the same vulnerabilities and gaps time and time again across different organizations. Even for a retailer as big as Macy’s, security gaps showed up in full force when their payment card systems were breached in 2018.  Did Macy's security team take the time to mitigate the most common PCI gaps? Could they may have saved the millions of dollars by implementing…

November Breach Report

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

Every month there is headline after headline reporting about new data breaches. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a negligent employee opening a phishing email, or a state-sponsored attack, millions of individuals are impacted by data breaches and security incidents on a regular basis. Let’s take a look at some of the top data breaches that occurred during November, how hackers compromised these organizations, and the lessons we can learn from…