HIPAA Authorization: Ensuring Patient Privacy and Consent
HIPAA authorization is an important part of safeguarding sensitive patient health information. It is necessary when Personal Health Information (PHI) is utilized or shared for actions that are prohibited under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. As a covered entity, if you fail to comply with this component of HIPAA, you are subject to penalties. What is…
Oct 18, 2024
CMMC Certification Cost: Breaking Down the Cost Components
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), developed by the U.S. Department of Defense details the cybersecurity requirements for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base. It is published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). If you are a defense contractor, you must protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) from a wide range of threats…
Oct 17, 2024
10 Best ISO 27001 Compliance Software to Consider
Data security is one of the top areas of focus for companies this year. Implementing strong data security and compliance practices go a long way in helping them avoid operational disruptions or financial losses. ISO 27001 is one of the most common internationally recognized standards focusing on information security. The latest updates of ISO 27001…
Oct 11, 2024
PCI SAQ: Types, Requirements, & Applicability Worksheet
If you are a merchant or service provider who manages, transmits, stores, or accesses card data, you must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To comply with PCI DSS policies, your job does not end at the requirement checklist – PCI requires you to ensure you are sufficiently doing what…
Oct 10, 2024
Ultimate Guide to GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
Co-ordinating people, processes, and technology while managing risks and staying compliant is easier said than done. Businesses often struggle to keep up with an increasingly fast-paced environment that leaves no room for strategic error. Poor processes affect functions across the organization and ultimately affect the bottom line. GRC compliance emerged to fill this gap and…
Oct 10, 2024
Top 5 Components of HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ensures that health service providers i.e Business Associates (BA) and Covered Entities protect PHI (Protected Health Information) while offering healthcare services. In this article, we discuss the main components of HIPAA and how each serves the purpose stated above. What are the Components of HIPAA?…
Oct 10, 2024