How to Prevent a HIPAA Breach
A HIPAA breach can leak patient information to hackers who plan to use the data to commit crimes like identity theft. HIPAA breaches also put your organization at risk. Once a breach happens, you could face fines and people might
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Assessments
You’ll often see the same company offering penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, but they are two distinct services. Relying on one and assuming it brings the benefits of the other could be a big mistake. Here’s why you should consider using both
Find the Best Cybersecurity Company – 5 Questions to Ask
As malware, ransomware, and hacking continue to dominate the headlines, it's more important than ever to make cybersecurity a priority. A good cybersecurity company can provide services such as analyzing threats, putting into place a detailed security plan, making sure your
How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack
in No company is safe from ransomware, that insidious type of malware that captures your data and holds it hostage. Hackers often gain access to your system when an unwitting employee clicks on an infected link. The malware encrypts your
What to Look for in a Cybersecurity Company
When starting to look for a cybersecurity company, you can get overwhelmed by choices from local to global options, not to mention sole proprietors and companies with thousands of staff. Choosing between them can be difficult, but these are some
Hard Drive vs. Cloud Backup
When you’re thinking about where to keep your backups, it’s understandable that you might assume a physical hard drive you can see is a more secure option than a remote computer in an unknown location. In reality, cloud-based backups can
How Does HIPAA Relate to Security
Many HIPAA requirements focus on following security protocols that protect patient information. You need to meet physical, administrative, and technical safeguards before you conform to HIPAA rules. The following article will focus on how HIPAA relates to security. These steps will
How to Avoid Phishing Attacks
Phishing is primarily about a goal rather than a process. Somebody carrying out an attack is trying to trick a user into handing over sensitive data such as login or account details. This usually uses a combination of messaging such
What is SIEM?
SIEM, which stands for security information and event management, is both a security concept and a service that uses that concept. It’s based on the core idea of gathering together security information from multiple sources to get a more insightful