CrashPlan out, Nordic Backup in
Last August saw news come out about CrashPlan exiting the consumer market. This cloud based backup provider has decided to focus their resources on other sections of their enterprise. This has led to some unhappy customers, who now have until October 22,...
Your Data Center Security Standards Cheat Sheet
As technology advances, we increasingly rely on it to provide us a sense of security for our online activities and information. This is important for private users, and much more important for businesses, as the risk and loss are much greater for companies...
How to Prevent Phishing Scams
Phishing scams are an unintended consequence of technology that we all must know about and be aware of. Everyday people who have emails are not the only victims of these malevolent scams; businesses are also affected by them. Email users, as well as...
Cloud Computing Pros and Cons for Small Businesses
Cloud computing refers to storing and accessing information over the Internet rather than over your computer’s hard drive. Many small businesses are tapping into this technology as more and more tools become available -- such as the popular file sharing...
HIPAA Audit Checklist: Tips to Prepare and Pass
If you underwent a HIPAA audit tomorrow, would you pass? HIPAA compliance is no joke. Hospitals, clinics, healthcare providers, as well as business associates who provide services to these organizations are all required to be HIPAA compliant. By failing to...
Best Web-Based Medical Billing Software Reviews
Medical billing software is available in many formats, but in this age the most prevalent form is a web-based or cloud-based program. This throws out the classic IT structure and constant need to update coding or upgrade software, and replaces it with...
5 Simple Record Retention Guidelines for Medical Practices
Running a successful business means hanging on to some important documents. Medical practices are no exception to that rule. Along with the business related documentation practices should retain to protect their assets, they also need to make sure that any...
5 Reasons You Need Cloud Security Alliance Certification Training
Many businesses have been moving to the cloud to manage their company documents, shared files, and general data. This option can be beneficial for productivity, cost effective and efficient, but knowing how to use the cloud safely and securely to your...
HIPAA Compliant Email Best Practices
HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) enforces strict standards on the handling of patient medical records and communications. Not disclosing personal health information (PHI) to those without access to it is one of the most well...
Email Retention Policy: Top 6 Best Practices
Email is a huge part of running a business—and there is a lot of it. Failure to comply with e-discovery requests for emails as part of a litigation proceeding can mean financial and legal repercussions for your business. That’s what makes the creation and...
