Cryptocurrency underwent somewhat of a boom in 2017; everyone wanted in on what seemed like easy money. Buzzwords like “blockchain” began flying around as quickly as the boom happened, then seemed to die back down. This overwhelming influx of public interest, while beneficial in introducing the general public to something innovative, also brought in more... Continue reading
What is an electronic database? An electronic database is essentially a storage unit that collects, stores, and organizes information. Data stored in a database may include names, phone numbers, and addresses. Any sort of information that an organization or individual may deem as significant or important can be stored in a database. One form of... Continue reading
SSAE 16, or Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16, is a reporting standard created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for all service auditors and organizations (to include data center facilities) throughout the United States. SSAE 16 requires a written assertion from the service company accurately describing the operational effectiveness... Continue reading
HTTPS vs HTTP Beginning in July of 2018, Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “Not Secure” as announced via the Google Security Blog. Chrome Security Product Manager Emily Schechter cited the desire for increasing consumer understanding of the risks of unencrypted sites as a primary driver for the change. This shouldn’t come as a... Continue reading
The “Phase 2” audit results are in: a significantly high percentage of Covered Entities (individuals, organizations, and Business associates bound by HIPAA regulations) are continuing to miss the mark when it comes to the proper handling of protected health information. The audits themselves are part of the Department of Health/Office of Civil Right’s plan to... Continue reading
Remote Capabilities Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are all about remote access – an increasingly desirable capability for performing work across an expanded region. For example, you may have a need to access a shared file on your home network. Or, maybe you want to check email on your company’s private servers. Using a VPN allows... Continue reading
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