Prior to the end of support of Windows 7 in January 2020, many covered entities are still working to upgrade their operating system to Windows 10. We have published an article in the October issue of the Advisor® that warns of some documented security vulnerabilities within Windows 10 that must be considered in properly configuring… Continue reading
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Cyber Extortion
According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), incidents of cyber extortion have risen over the past few years and are projected to be a major source of digital disruption in the future. Cyber extortion is defined as a crime involving an attack or threat of attack, coupled with a demand for money to stop… Continue reading
Continue readingMeaningful Use and Security Risk Analysis
Now that the final rule for 2015 meaningful use has been released, we have received some questions as to whether there are changes that will need to be made to our Security Risk Analysis template. The final rule was released on October 16, 2015, and changed the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs reporting period… Continue reading
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