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Healthcare – Plant Your Feet On the Road to HIPAA Compliance

Please educate yourself and your organization on the technology perils of our day.

GHOST Vulnerability…Not That Scary

If you have any questions, please contact SecurityMetrics support, 801.705.5700.

Resolved: Does HIPAA Compliance Satisfy Meaningful Use?

Many healthcare professionals don’t completely understand how the specific requirements of HIPAA and Meaningful Use relate.

Welcome to the SecurityMetrics Blog

Learn to close data security gaps and prevent data breaches at your business.

Auditing Archives: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee

A third party IT company with little security skills configured POS systems across multiple locations.

HIPAA Training Video: Essential Healthcare Compliance Training

Would it surprise you to learn that most breaches originate from healthcare workforce members?

Compliance for HIPAA Mental Health Professionals

What mental health care professionals should know as they prepare their business for HIPAA compliance.

The Ultimate Guide to PCI 3.0 Changes

Here’s a list of our most popular PCI DSS 3.0 resources.

2014 HIPAA Compliance Trends

SecurityMetrics interviewed over 100 small medical offices about their HIPAA compliance efforts.

What Antivirus Should I Use?

Don’t let your anti-malware be your permeable safety blanket.

How Much Does a HIPAA Risk Management Plan Cost?

Many healthcare entities haven’t yet separated the difference between the HIPAA Security Rule and HIPAA Privacy Rule.

What Are My HIPAA Security Requirements?

Given the stated importance and heavy consequences associated with the risk analysis, you may want to consider working with a HIPAA security expert.

7 Security Questions to Ask Your POS Installer

If you hire someone to set up your POS systems, there are a few key questions you should ask your installer.

A 21-Day Plan for HIPAA Compliance

If you’re responsible for HIPAA security, we’re here to help you get started with a 21-day hipaa plan.

Should I Outsource My E-Commerce Website?

Depending on how you outsource, you may be able to decrease your PCI scope and business risk.

Why You Need Both a Hardware and Software Firewall

How do you block access to your systems (and sensitive data) from hackers in the outside world?

5 Commonly Overlooked PCI Security Errors

Without proper preparation, most organizations would fail their first PCI assessment.

HIE Insecurity and What One HIE Decided to Do About It

If you’re not sure what your HIE should be doing, have a look at ONC’s health IT security resources.

HIPAA Diagrams: the #1 Way to Help Your HIPAA Audits Go Faster

How can you secure your organization without knowing how patient data travels?

Coding Culture Will Ruin Your Audit…and Your Security

The vast majority of developers do not follow secure coding practices.

Crucial Security Advisory: Patch Windows Immediately Against WinShock

When an exploit for WinShock is released, SecurityMetrics will work to include a check for the vulnerability in its vulnerability scanning engine.

PCI Council Security Awareness Guidance

Teach employees to care about the security at your organization, and you will avoid a lot of potential heartache.

HIPAA Security Tip: Understand Your Data Flow

Fully understanding where PHI resides takes a lot of interdepartmental communication.

Nature's 7 Hacker Defense Mechanisms

Find out how to use nature's defense mechanisms to protect your business.