By Barry, on August 27th, 2009
Based on the current attack vectors that are taking place, we need defense teams that are multi-talented.
Attacks are no longer simple and scatter gun, like the Nigerian scam. The principle behind this type of attack is launch a hundreds of thousands attacks and hope that just a very few stick. Grammar was poor, yet overall [Click to Read more...]
By Barry, on August 11th, 2009
Previous steps
Step 3 : Risk Assessment
Now we need to consider the threats, both actual and perceived. Identify and discuss them, then list cost-effective solutions. In the solutions identify what is needed and possible methods to implement the solution. After all threats have been identified you might find a single solution that will address more than [Click to Read more...]
By Barry, on August 9th, 2009
One question I love asking coverd entities, “What and when was the latest change made to HIPAA?” I ask this for two reasons, One: to see what they know and how up to date they are, and Two: because HIPAA always changes. In a previous post I have already indicated the change in 2008 from [Click to Read more...]
By Barry, on August 7th, 2009
HIPAA audits are just like any audit or project they require the proper steps.
Step 1 : Project Planning
The planning and scoping of a project is often one of the hardest parts of project management. Audits, like a HIPAA audit, are a targeted project with findings or shortcomings as their project deliverables. If the audit scope [Click to Read more...]