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Data encryption is the process of protecting information from unauthorized access. When data is encrypted, it is changed from a readable format (plaintext) into an unreadable format (ciphertext). that requires a key to access. VPNs provide encrypted...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 9, 2025 3:22:06 PM
With the prevalence of cyber threats, anti-malware protections serve as a frontline defense against malicious software that can disrupt services....
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Farah Amod: Jan 9, 2025 3:09:22 PM
The Domain Name System (DNS) acts like the internet’s address book, translating domain names into IP addresses. Traditional DNS has no built-in...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 3:00:08 PM
A U.S. Army communications specialist was arrested in Texas for allegedly leaking presidential call logs and hacking telecommunications firms as part...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:23:21 PM
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HIPAA compliant email ensure organizations meet the privacy and security requirements mandated by the Health...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 8, 2025 7:18:15 PM
The HHS Security Series notes, “When the final Security Rule was published, the security standards were designed to be “technology neutral” to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:59:16 PM
Mergers in the healthcare industry can significantly impact compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While...
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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued its first HIPAA enforcement action of 2025, settling on a $80,000 penalty on Elgon Information Systems...
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Google's Red Team represents a major component in the company's approach to AI security, working to identify and address potential vulnerabilities...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 8, 2025 11:53:40 AM
Emergency access procedures are protocols that take place during unforeseen circumstances threatening the availability of electronic protected health...
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Texas-based healthcare provider In-Home Attendant Services, Ltd. recently reported that a data breach affected 22,000 consumers, exposing their...
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Farah Amod: Jan 8, 2025 9:10:42 AM
New communication tools are changing healthcare but bring risks if patient privacy isn’t protected. Providers must ensure these technologies align...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:55:39 AM
While both civil and criminal penalties aim to uphold the integrity of HIPAA, the primary difference lies in intent and enforcement. Civil penalties...
