HIPAA Compliance Checklist
This HIPAA compliance checklist was designed to help organizations understand their obligations under the law. The checklist items are not a complete list, just a starting point for your compliance program. HIPAA requires a yearly risk analysis to identify new vulnerabilities. Any business process change or new technology usage introduces new risk into an organization’s […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Cybersecurity
Happy New Year! Start the year off by making a New Year’s resolution to improve your cybersecurity. Here is LuxSci’s list of what your organization needs to do to prepare for the new year.
2021 Year in Review
As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to take a look back. In this 2021 Year in Review, we analyze the most important developments in cybersecurity, as well as the major information security threats. 2021 Year In Review: The Impact Of Coronavirus As we entered year two of the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Are Prescription Notifications HIPAA-Compliant?
It is common to receive calls and text messages from pharmacies reminding us that it is time to pick up or renew our prescriptions for drugs or other medical items. Have you ever wondered if these prescription notifications are HIPAA-compliant? Just because every pharmacy seems to send them, it doesn’t mean they are aware of […]
What is HITRUST Certification and Why Does It Matter?
Any company can claim to be HIPAA-compliant, but if you are considering using their services, it’s worth understanding what they mean. Using a vendor that self-attests compliance is risky. As a result, many serious organizations use a third-party validator to assure that they are doing all the right things regarding security and compliance. If you […]