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Cybersecurity 101
Farah Amod: Sep 22, 2024 6:38:47 PM
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What is HIPAA certification?
Farah Amod: Sep 20, 2024 10:45:00 AM
HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...
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Unsecured database exposes therapy records from mental health firm
Farah Amod: Sep 20, 2024 3:16:52 AM
A security breach has exposed the health details of thousands of individuals seeking mental health and addiction treatment services.
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Incident reports in the compliance reporting process
Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 2:19:42 PM
Healthcare settings are inherently prone to accidents and incidents that can impact patients and organizations. Maintaining an incident reporting...
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2024 OCR cybersecurity newsletter
Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 6:21:33 AM
As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, improving physical security in healthcare facilities is necessary. HIPAA-covered entities and business...
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Understanding DNS configurations for email security
Farah Amod: Sep 15, 2024 2:37:38 PM
Email is a common communication tool, but it also attracts malicious actors. To strengthen your email security, focus on Domain Name System (DNS)...
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HIPAA release form requirements
Farah Amod: Sep 13, 2024 1:04:34 PM
The HIPAA privacy rule has three exceptions allowing healthcare providers to disclose PHI without patient authorization: treatment, payment, and...
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Lessons from the Snowflake breach: Strengthening SaaS security
Farah Amod: Sep 12, 2024 9:15:00 AM
The recent Snowflake data breach has sparked concern across the cybersecurity field, showing that data continues to be a top target for attackers....
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CISA unveils new reporting portal for threat response
Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 12:54:01 PM
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out a new portal to improve how cyber incidents and data breaches are...
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CrowdStrike's congressional testimony: Addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 7:42:34 AM
A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is under scrutiny as the company prepares to testify before Congress. Lawmakers try to...
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What is a database?
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 4:56:32 PM
A database is an organized collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system. It is usually controlled by a...
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What is a business associate agreement?
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 12:01:06 PM
A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance...
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The purpose of duty to warn in therapy
Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 9:15:42 AM
While therapy is built on a foundation of trust and confidentiality, therapists must sometimes disclose information in the interest of public safety....