HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – How to Create a Strong Password
Security firm Sophos has a good video on how to create a strong password.
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Protecting Portable Devices
Security Tips: Protecting Portable Devices Click on above to view in fullscreen mode!
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Privacy Screens
Security Tips: Privacy Screens Click on above to view in fullscreen mode!
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Securing Your iPhone
Security Tips: Securing Your iPhone
Dropbox links spreading malware
A phishing scam that uses Dropbox links to spread malware is being sent to unsuspecting users. The malware makes it seem like the user has received an electronic fax and provides a link to access the file. The file contains a screen saver that encrypts the user’s hard drive and all of its contents. The...
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Social Networks
Security Tips: Social Networks Click on above to view in fullscreen mode!
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Protecting Mobile Devices
ONC has launched a mobile device guidance page to help protect mobile devices. The page offers some good advice and tips to protect mobile devices including (go to the ONC page for more details on each): Use a password or other user authentication Install and enable encryption Install and activate remote wiping and/or remote disabling...
HIPAA Security Tips and Reminders – Protecting Your Laptop
Security Tips: Protecting your laptop Click on above to view in fullscreen mode!
A closer look at the Alaska HIPAA fine
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) was handed a $1.7 million fine by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The fine is one of the largest imposed on an organization. A closer look reveals why the fine was so large. Healthcare Info Security gives an in-depth look at the fine. The Alaska...
6 things you must know about HIPAA Security
There is a lot to know about HIPAA but let’s take a look at 6 things that you must know. HIPAA is not optional A lot of practices feel they are exempt from the HIPAA regulations. This may stem from the fact that “small practices” were granted a 1 year extension to comply with the...
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