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7 Hearty Tips to Avoid Costly Data Breaches

Neglecting the simple security measures is what allows hackers into a business network and allows them to steal your sensitive information.

Could Your Waiting Room Wi-Fi Be Sabotaged?

The problem is, many offices don’t have their Wi-Fi set up correctly, turning that free patient asset into a liability.

Coding Culture Will Ruin Your Audit…and Your Security

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

A 21-Day Plan for HIPAA Compliance

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

5 Commonly Overlooked PCI Security Errors

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

7 Security Questions to Ask Your POS Installer

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

Compliance for HIPAA Mental Health Professionals

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

2014 HIPAA Compliance Trends

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

Auditing Archives: The Case of the File-Sharing Franchisee

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

7 IT Security Internal Communications Best Practices

How poor communication could be hurting your security and what you can do about it.

Common HIPAA Violations: HIPAA Quiz/HIPAA Test | HIPAA Violation

For a more comprehensive look into your practice’s HIPAA compliance, I recommend discussing with your security expert.

A Buyer's Guide to HIPAA Compliance

What questions do you need to ask to find a reputable HIPAA compliance firm.

10 Crucial HIPAA Reads

Because of its complexity and technicality, there’s never a shortage of questions about HIPAA.

10 PCI Security Standards Myths

Having a proactive mindset about PCI compliance will save you a lot of money, and perhaps even your business, in the long run.

Computer Security and The FTC: Suing Hacked Companies

Don’t become lax with computer security, or it can come back to bite you in more ways than one.

10 Tips for Increasing IT Budget and Security Buy-In

Here are 10 ways to get executives to increase your budget and get organizational buy-in on security

Case Studies for PCI Compliance Solutions

See how SecurityMetrics was able to help organizations reach full PCI DSS compliance.

Configuring Your Remote Desktop Connection

Learn what you need to know about configuring your remote desktop.

Code Reviews: A Method to Reveal Costly Mistakes

Double checking code catches a potential compromise before it happens.

PCI Compliant Firewall: 5 Things You're Doing Wrong

Here are some mistakes your business might be making with your PCI compliant firewall.

2 Things You Should Know about PCI 3.2 Multi-Factor Authentication Updates

The PCI DSS 3.2 has recently made some changes to multi-factor authentication.

7 PCI Compliance Tips for Small Businesses

If your business collects, transmits, or stores cardholder and credit card data, you need to be PCI compliant. Here are 7 PCI compliance tips for small businesses.

2017 PANscan Study: How to Better Protect Your Card Data

More businesses store unencrypted card numbers than you think, and the numbers have gone up this year.