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Visa PCI Enforcement Rules in 2015
PCI Trends

What does this new enforcement plan actually mean for noncompliant merchants and service providers?

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The 7 Things That Prevent Dental Practice Growth
HIPAA

None of these seven suggestions requires changing or enhancing your clinical expertise.

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5 Things The Payments Industry Should Watch For in 2015
PCI

Here are 5 trends in payments that every business should watch out for this year.

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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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Resolved: Does HIPAA Compliance Satisfy Meaningful Use?
HIPAA

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

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Welcome to the SecurityMetrics Blog
Data Security

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

Auditing Archive Series: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee
Auditing Archives: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee
Security Consulting

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

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HIPAA Training Video: Essential Healthcare Compliance Training
Training

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

How HIPAA applies to Mental Health Professionals
Compliance for HIPAA Mental Health Professionals
HIPAA

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

The Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS 3.0
The Ultimate Guide to PCI 3.0 Changes
PCI Trends

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

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2014 HIPAA Compliance Trends
HIPAA

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

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What Antivirus Should I Use?
Data Security

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

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How Much Does a HIPAA Risk Management Plan Cost?
Risk Assessment

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

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What Are My HIPAA Security Requirements?
HIPAA

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

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7 Security Questions to Ask Your POS Installer
Data Security

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

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A 21-Day Plan for HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA

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

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Should I Outsource My E-Commerce Website?
Ecommerce Security

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

HIPAA Firewalls
Why You Need Both a Hardware and Software Firewall
Data Security

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

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5 Commonly Overlooked PCI Security Errors
PCI

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

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HIE Insecurity and What One HIE Decided to Do About It
HIPAA

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

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

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

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Coding Culture Will Ruin Your Audit…and Your Security
PCI Audit

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

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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.