If you are a chief information officer (CIO) or IT decision-maker (ITDM) for a higher education institution you are faced with a raft of challenges, not least providing the infrastructure and services to facilitate learning in the digital age. But with change the new normal and technology evolving so rapidly, [...]
Cloud Storage of PHI Web-based products such as Gmail, Google Docs and Dropbox should not be used to transmit or store a patient’s protected health information (PHI). These products do not have the proper encryption and other security measures necessary to be considered secure under the HIPAA regulations. Using these [...]
With students accessing their school networks via desktop, laptop, mobile, tablet and now even wearables and internet of things (IoT) devices – such as smart speakers, TVs and smartboards – an up-to-date endpoint security system is vital. The internet is helping to fuel an educational revolution the likes of which [...]
Research and advisory firm Gartner predicts that by 2019, up to 30 percent of new software will be cloud-only. For today’s businesses, the cloud already offers clear benefits of agility, scalability, cost and innovation. If you’re looking to adopt the cloud for your business, thorough pre-planning is essential for a smooth [...]
With estimates as hyped up as 50 billion devices expected to be connected by 2020, the internet of things (IoT) will be the most significant change to the way data is managed in a generation. And that has enterprise data centre operators going back to the drawing board. Data direction The [...]
Accessing Your Own Medical Records Workforce members are not permitted to use the electronic health record application or other electronic systems to access their own health care information or the health care information of their friends or families. To access your health information, just like any patient, complete the Authorization [...]
With storage cheap and plentiful, SMBs process more data than ever before. It also means that loss of such data can hit the business hard in the hip pocket. So it’s worth devising a solid data backup strategy for your business. Many smaller businesses skimp on their data backup, considering [...]
Lock Your Mobile Device When not in Use You work on important documents, and we want to make sure the data stays safe and secure. Always lock your mobile device when you’re not using it. Do not leave these devices unattended. Locking these devices keeps your data and contacts safe [...]
It’s quite likely you use several devices, such as a smartphone and a laptop or desktop PC, to run your business. Each device, however, represents an access point for threats like viruses and malware. Endpoint security aims to secure these network ‘endpoints’ so that suspicious online activities are blocked at [...]
Emergency Preparedness We always need to be prepared for an emergency, regardless of the season. To prepare, here is key information: Disaster Preparedness Coordinator name & contact information Emergency Mode Operation Plan Coordinator name & contact information Evacuation Plans are posted Emergency Plans and Call Trees are on the intranet The [...]
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