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HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage with Encryption at Rest

The best HIPAA-compliant cloud storage is within an infrastructure that encrypts all at-rest data across-the-board, avoiding the costs of data breaches by meeting standards and proving adherence through third-party certifications.

Settlements for the violation of healthcare privacy and security laws outlined within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) were at an all-time high in 2016. A total of $22.9 million was submitted to the HIPAA enforcement agency, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the federal Health and Human Services Department (HHS). The largest settlement ever under the HIPAA law, $5.55 million, was announced in August. There were 6 fines in 2016 that were $2.14 million or more. This trend continued in the new year, with a $5.5 million fine, nearly reaching the record settlement, announced in February 2017.

HIPAA Ignorance Is Not Always Bliss – Why You Need to Understand HIPAA

January 22, 2018 by Adnan Raja under HIPAA Compliant Hosting 0 Comments

Written by Orlee Berlove, Director of Marketing at OnPage

American law has the well-known doctrine that ignorance of the law is no excuse. Simply put, a person who is unaware of the law may not escape liability. For HIPAA, this means that even if a hospital is unaware of HIPAA’s requirements on a subject, the entity can still be liable for violating HIPAA statutes.

At the same time, lacking knowledge of HIPAA can cause practitioners as much hassle as ignorance could. Not knowing what HIPAA allows can lead to bizarre and painful demands as well of employees. For all involved, HIPAA ignorance is not bliss.

Hybrid Hosting – One Size Does Not Fit All

January 17, 2018 by Kent Roberts under Managed Server Hosting 0 Comments

A hosting service provider may tend to focus more on standardized packages or on its ability to customize and provide highly specialized service on a case-by-case basis. When a provider is known for its central attention to customization and creating unique systems to meet the challenges of organizations one at a time, they will often have to find ways to problem-solve sophisticated technical issues of their clients.

Why You Need a Security Guard at Your Website

January 3, 2018 by Adnan Raja under Managed Server Hosting 0 Comments

Let’s face it: security guards are not often taken seriously – and are more often the butt of jokes.

You might picture a guy sitting in his car outside a subdivision or the strip mall – the so-called “rent-a-cop.” And how are you going to fight crime when all you’ve got is a flashlight?

Three Philosophies that Successful Leaders Practice Every Day

January 2, 2018 by Jennifer Rey under Managed Server Hosting 0 Comments

Wise leaders know that no one succeeds alone for long. It takes a team to achieve lasting success. If you’re looking for ways to become a more successful leader at work (or anywhere else), try practicing these three philosophies every day.

PCI Compliant Hosting Requirements: 12-Point Checklist

January 1, 2018 by Kent Roberts under PCI Hosting 0 Comments

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council develops standards that outline the proper protection of data in today’s security climate. These specifications form the basis of PCI compliant hosting requirements. Compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is necessary for merchants and other entities that process payment cards, transmit that data, or store it.

The Need for WordPress Migration Plugins

December 14, 2017 by Adnan Raja under Cloud Hosting 0 Comments

In the 21st century – the Age of Information – most processes, products, and methods today are built to make technology intuitive for users. Modern hardware and software require minimal user intervention. However, somehow, even after 14 years, WordPress has resisted certain intuitive, user-friendly changes. WordPress migrations, in particular, have faced this criticism.

HIPAA vs. HIPPA

December 13, 2017 by Kent Roberts under HIPAA Compliant Hosting 0 Comments

HIPPA compliance? No, HIPAA compliance.

HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. HIPPA is simply a typo. Probably in part because English would typically put two Ps together in the middle of a word (think oppose or appear), HIPAA is often wrongly spelled as HIPPA. It really is extremely difficult to remember how to spell HIPAA, and it is certainly easy to write the acronym incorrectly if you are moving quickly. This article explores topics related to the misspelled form HIPPA, partially as entertainment. It concludes with a brief outline of HIPAA and the Security Rule, more serious considerations.

What is ISO 27001 Compliance as it Relates to Cloud or Dedicated Hosting?

December 11, 2017 by Kent Roberts under Managed Server Hosting 0 Comments

The year was 1946. Experts from 25 nations convened in London to talk about the breathtakingly pragmatic topic of international standardization. Professionals from myriad fields were getting together to figure out how a common language of quality control, related to how products were manufactured and services provided, could be spoken across continents with ease.

Many people yawn when the topic of compliance is introduced (due to its often dense technicality, its obsessive exactitude related to clarity of specifications, its perception as a snooze-worthy topic, its connection to federal regulations, etc.). Because many view compliance with boredom or indifference, it may be seen as unimportant, but we’re going to take a moment to appreciate how helpful compliance is.

Atlantic.Net Blog

HIPAA Ignorance Is Not Always Bliss – Why You Need to Understand HIPAA

Hybrid Hosting – One Size Does Not Fit All

Why You Need a Security Guard at Your Website

Three Philosophies that Successful Leaders Practice Every Day

PCI Compliant Hosting Requirements: 12-Point Checklist

The Need for WordPress Migration Plugins

HIPAA vs. HIPPA

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