HHS OCR Imposes a Civil Monetary Penalty on Essex Residential Care for Failing to Provide Timely Access to Patient Records

Hackensack Meridian Health and West Caldwell Care Center (WCCC) have been issued a final civil money penalty (CMP) of $100,000 by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR has the authority to impose this penalty under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). WCCC has chosen not to contest the findings …

How to Beef Up Your Incident Response Plan

Are you prepared to face a cybersecurity breach, a natural disaster or a system failure? Such disruptive events can strike at any moment, causing chaos and confusion. But don’t worry. With an effective incident response plan in place, you can handle any incident with confidence. This blog is intended to help you enhance your plan …

Don’t Make These Incident Response Planning Mistakes

Worried about cyberattacks hitting your business? You’re not alone. Cyberattacks pose a real danger to businesses like yours and without a solid incident response plan, your business won’t be able to recover quickly, resulting in extensive losses. The good news, however, is that an incident response plan can help. Through this blog, we’ll show you …

Top 5 Threats IoT Devices Pose to Data Protection & Privacy

How secure is your IoT (Internet of Things) data? If you don’t know the answer, you could be in trouble. Yes, IoT devices, or “smart” gadgets, have indeed made life easier for people and businesses like yours — but they can also expose your data and privacy to hackers. As a responsible business, you need …

A Deep Dive Into Data Governance

In the world of business, your data holds the key to understanding customers, market trends and internal operations. Making the most of this information is crucial for improving customer experience, driving innovation and enhancing overall productivity. You can unlock the full potential of your digital data with efficient data management and data governance. Data management …

The Hidden Costs of Ineffective Data Management

In today’s business landscape, data isn’t just power — it’s the very lifeline that fuels business decisions, drives innovations and shapes strategies. However, businesses often find it difficult to effectively manage the vast amounts of data they hold, and that’s where data management comes into play. Simply put, data management is all about collecting, storing …

FTC Action Leads to Ban for Owners of E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme

A federal court had temporarily shut down Automators AI E-Commerce Money-Making Scheme, a deceptive business opportunity that conned consumers into investing $22 million in online stores. The operators, Roman Cresto, John Cresto, and Andrew Chapman, have agreed to surrender assets and face a lifetime ban on selling e-commerce business opportunities. The scheme promised high returns …

Bolster Cyber Defenses With Routine Security Tests

Businesses today face a range of cybersecurity threats, from social engineering attacks like phishing to sophisticated ransomware. For business leaders like you, protecting your network is crucial since it is the lifeline of your business. Any vulnerability in your network can compromise your sensitive data, operational integrity and stakeholder trust. That’s why you must understand …

Tackling the Hidden Challenges of Network Monitoring

Your network is your business’s lifeline. A healthy and secure network is critical for seamless communication and operational efficiency. That’s why it’s crucial to proactively identify issues and optimize performance through continuous network security monitoring. However, as you keep a close watch, you’ll discover many issues lurking beneath the surface. In this blog, we’ll take …

Key Considerations When Selecting the Right Cyber Insurance Coverage

Is your business prepared to confront today’s growing cybersecurity threats? Although adopting the latest technologies and industry trends is undoubtedly crucial, it is equally important to ensure that your business has the best cyber liability insurance. Think of it as an invisible shield protecting your business from devastating losses. However, to harness its full potential …