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Properly Destroying Sensitive Data
Fire, Shred, Pulp: How to Properly Destroy Sensitive Documents
HIPAA

The HHS says shredding, burning, pulping, and pulverizing are the only way these records should be destroyed.

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Balancing Mobile Convenience and PHI Security
HIPAA

Some falsely assume because mobile devices are technologically advanced and marketed as ‘secure’, PHI will automatically be protected.

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Current Hacking Trends: Remote Access
Forensics

To help further the fight against fraudsters and data thieves, the SecurityMetrics Forensic Investigation team has identified several common attack types associated with recent breaches.

Security Q Episode
Cross-Site Scripting, Explained
Data Security

Cross-site scripting allows bad guys to embed malicious code into a legitimate website to ultimately steal user data.

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Crucial Security Advisory: Patch Windows Immediately Against WinShock
Data Security

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

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Healthcare – Plant Your Feet On the Road to HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA

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

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GHOST Vulnerability…Not That Scary
Data Security

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

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Does HIPAA Apply to Me? 7 HIPAA Myths and Misunderstandings
HIPAA

Don’t fall prey to these common HIPAA misunderstandings.

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Free SecurityMetrics PCI Compliance Demo
PCI

Learn about changes to our customer PCI validation portal to accommodate for PCI version 3.0

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EMV Security, Is It Hackable?
PCI

It's untrue that any technology is absolutely unhackable.

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Free HIPAA Compliance Software Demo
HIPAA

This HIPAA compliance software is easy to update and doubles as a documentation tool.

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Healthcare: Recognize Social Engineering Techniques
HIPAA

Don’t let human hackers disorient your employees.

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Five Things to Consider When Making a HIPAA Security Budget
HIPAA Audit

Having the proper security budget protects not just your organization, but your patients as well.

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Ensuring Cloud Security: What You Might Not Know
Data Security

Don’t be afraid of the cloud; just be smart with it.

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How Much Credit Card Data do You Store? (It's More Than You Think.)
Data Discovery

See the unencrypted storage results from SecurityMetrics’ latest PANscan reports.

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Ditch Typical Anti Virus for True PCI Requirement 5 Compliance
Pulse

Anti virus doesn’t protect; it cleans up malware infections after the fact.

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DROWN Attack and SSL: What You Need to Know
Data Security

Here’s what you need to know about DROWN.

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Four Steps to Securing Your Medical Devices
HIPAA

Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations aren’t properly securing their medical devices, leaving them open to cyber attacks.

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Badlock: Combatting the New Samba Vulnerability
Forensics

The New Samba vulnerability could expose companies to man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Healthcare Compliance Case Studies for HIPAA Solutions
HIPAA Audit

SecurityMetrics HIPAA solution testimonials from real healthcare entities like you.

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Finding and Reducing PCI Scope: How to Make Compliance Easier
Data Discovery

Learn how to find PCI scope, reduce it, and protect your cardholder data.

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Employee Cyber Security Training: What You Should Do
Training

Don’t let employee cyber security training fall to the side.