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Incident Response Plan: Your 7-Step Process

Incident Response Plan: Your 7-Step Process

If organizations hope to minimize their exposure to attacks and mitigate any damage done by a threat, they must have a comprehensive incident response plan. An effective plan will detect, contain, and enable rapid recovery from security breaches, preserving your business continuity and operability. We've outlined seven incident response steps for you to follow so you can be prepared for a threat.
How to Prevent Password Sharing in Healthcare (8 Ways)

How to Prevent Password Sharing in Healthcare (8 Ways)

Protecting sensitive patient data in healthcare isn't just a priority—it's a legal and ethical obligation. However, one of the most overlooked security gaps that healthcare organizations face is the practice of password sharing among employees. This seemingly harmless habit can quickly lead to unauthorized access and serious data breaches, putting both the organization and patients at risk. While often seen as a convenient shortcut, password sharing undermines the security of protected health
HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Everything You Need to Know

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Everything You Need to Know

The HIPAA Omnibus Rule strengthens privacy and security protections for patient health information, extends liability to business associates, and increases penalties for non-compliance.
What is Healthcare Data Security? Challenges & Best Practices

What is Healthcare Data Security? Challenges & Best Practices

Healthcare data security protects sensitive patient information and related data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. The effective implementation of healthcare data security requires implementing cybersecurity measures to ensure healthcare data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It must also include compliance with relevant regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
HIPAA Compliance Checklist: Easy to Follow Guide for 2024

HIPAA Compliance Checklist: Easy to Follow Guide for 2024

Following a HIPAA compliance checklist can help HIPAA-covered entities comply with the regulations and become HIPAA compliant. In this HIPAA compliance guide, we’ll review the 8 primary steps to achieving HIPAA compliance, tips on how to implement them, and frequently asked questions.
HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Understanding the Difference

HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Understanding the Difference

HITRUST and HIPAA often go hand-in-hand when talking about security compliance. But what are they, and how do they compare? In this article, we’ll review HITRUST vs. HIPAA, including their differences, similarities, and advantages, and we’ll explain how and when to use them in compliance efforts.
What Are the Three Rules of HIPAA? Explained

What Are the Three Rules of HIPAA? Explained

While HIPAA rules benefit both patients and providers, failure to comply with these standards can have significant downsides for both parties. That’s why it is important to understand how HIPAA works and the key areas it covers. Read on to discover the three rules of HIPAA and how you can apply them to help your organization ensure compliance.
The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard Explained

The HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard Explained

This article gives you a broad look at the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) minimum necessary standard. You’ll learn about its requirements, exceptions, and how to implement it.
What Is a HIPAA Violation? 12 Most Common Examples

What Is a HIPAA Violation? 12 Most Common Examples

This article digs into Health Care Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) violations. Discover what they are and get examples of typical HIPAA violations in healthcare. Plus, learn how breaches are detected and reported and what you can do to protect your organization.
HIPAA Violation Penalties and Fines by Tiers (Civil & Criminal)

HIPAA Violation Penalties and Fines by Tiers (Civil & Criminal)

This article breaks down the different HIPAA penalties—including civil and criminal penalties—and the maximum penalties for HIPAA violations. Find out who is liable under HIPAA, what the most common HIPAA violations are, and how to ensure compliance and prevent HIPAA violations in your own organization.
FISMA vs FedRAMP, NIST vs ISO, SOC 2 vs HIPAA, ‍ISO27001 vs SOC 2: Which Compliance is Right for Me?

FISMA vs FedRAMP, NIST vs ISO, SOC 2 vs HIPAA, ‍ISO27001 vs SOC 2: Which Compliance is Right for Me?

FISMA vs FedRAMP, NIST vs ISO, SOC 2 vs HIPAA, ‍ISO27001 vs SOC 2. The differences between these and which compliance is right for you.
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