Risk management should be a key focus for any project. Whether it’s stakeholder misalignment or sudden regulatory changes—no project is completely safe from risk. Ignoring risks can result in all sorts of unpleasant setbacks and may lead to unacceptable outcomes. An example would be an organization’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks. How can you address the problem?…
The compliance function of an organization can be likened to the brakes on a car. And now, this might get you to think…while the brakes (compliance) may slow progress, they are essential for maintaining control and navigating tricky situations. HIPAA and GDPR are two frameworks that aim to protect personal information, but they do this…
As a company with its assets on the cloud, you know that every move you make has the potential to be a game-changer for your business. From marketing campaigns to production processes, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and effort into creating detailed strategies for success. But have you considered how getting PCI DSS…
Medical information: who has access to it and how is that access governed? There is a lot of ambiguity around this topic. This confusion was the driving factor behind Congress giving a green light to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which includes a set of regulations known as the HIPAA Privacy Rule. …
The applicability of the ISO 27001 standard can be daunting for companies of all sizes. Faced with a wealth of requirements and best practices, organizations need help determining how to implement the most cost-effective solution. A proper gap analysis looks at a company’s existing security management system about the ISO’s guidelines and can help them…
The rise of cloud computing has led to an increase in the need for efficient cloud monitoring technologies. Real-time visibility and control over their cloud environments have become imperative for effective cloud environment management. The market is now swamped with different avatars of cloud monitoring tools and organizations find it challenging to select the one…
Healthcare is a sector that cybercriminals have repeatedly targeted over the years due to its reliance on outdated software and the immense worth of its data, namely, people’s health information. In fact, according to a Trustwave report, someone’s medical records can be sold for an astonishing $250 per record, while payment records only fetch an…
At the very core of the medical practice is the trust between a patient and their physician. To protect this fragile relationship, healthcare organizations need to understand HIPAA Guidelines and how they should be applied when handling patients’ personal data. In this blog post, we discuss the main HIPAA guidelines and why adhering to them…
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