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Laptops or tablets in the classroom?

The trend to bring your own device (BYOD) means schools are handing more control over to parents when it comes to buying technology. Parents and students often weigh up between a tablet or a laptop. But with laptops getting smaller and lighter, and tablets getting larger, the question is broader [...]

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 5

Install and enable a firewall What is a firewall? A personal firewall can protect against unauthorized connections by intercepting incoming and outgoing connection attempts and blocking or permitting them based on a set of rules. Why should you enable or install a firewall? When you enable or install a firewall, [...]

UPDATE: Security Alert: Beware Microsoft Word Attachment Zero-Day Exploit

We have received an update regarding a recent article posted to our site: (Link to previous article: https://acetechgroup.com/security-alert-beware-microsoft-word-attachment-zero-day-exploit/) Microsoft has released updates to patch the zero-day vulnerability of their Windows operating systems that had been reported on over the last week (KB4015546, KB4015547, KB4015549, KB4015550). Check out this link from Microsoft, which [...]

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Secure Paper Protected Health Information (PHI) too! Sensitive information on paper is the same as sensitive information on a computer. Both need to be protected from unauthorized access and should be treated with caution and discretion. In particular, protected health information (PHI) in all forms (e.g., verbal, fax, paper, electronic) [...]

Security Alert: Beware Microsoft Word Attachment Zero-Day Exploit

We have been made aware of a zero-day attack that is infecting users of the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) with a malware variant. The malware infects the computer after opening the infected Word document attached to an email. A zero-day attack means that there are [...]

HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 4

Attest for Meaningful Use Security-Related Objective You can register for the Meaningful Use Programs anytime, but to attest, you must meet the Meaningful Use requirements for an EHR reporting period. So, only attest after you have conducted your security risk analysis (or reassessment), corrected any identified issues, and documented those [...]

SaaS or on-premises? The security challenge for healthcare applications

The healthcare industry faces a difficult paradox when it comes to IT services. Healthcare has some of the most tightly governed restrictions on how information is managed, but it runs the risk of not delivering services effectively enough if it can’t access modern IT service options. There are pros and [...]

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Information Security Reminder Spring is upon us. And while most of us look forward to enjoying the time, scammers and hackers are hard at work trying to foil that enjoyment. Here are a few reminders to help you foil the attackers: • Ensure that your home computer systems are protected with [...]

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 4

Disable and do not install or use file sharing applications What is file sharing? File sharing is software or a system that allows individual users of the Internet to connect to each other and trade files. Why should you disable and not install or use file sharing applications? File sharing [...]

Laptops or tablets in the classroom?

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 5

UPDATE: Security Alert: Beware Microsoft Word Attachment Zero-Day Exploit

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Security Alert: Beware Microsoft Word Attachment Zero-Day Exploit

HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 4

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 4

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