Author name: Doug Adams

HIPAA calls for careful social media behavior

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Healthcare providers that use social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can interact with their patients, advertise new services, and communicate urgent announcements. Even though there’s immense potential for social media to improve healthcare, it can also expose patient-specific information when used irresponsibly. What social media actions violate HIPAA rules? Posting patients’ protected health information […]

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Workplace Analytics: An essential tool for business productivity

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Microsoft Workplace Analytics presents a clear picture of employee performance, giving managers and leaders actionable insights to enhance productivity. Learn more about this valuable tool and its benefits to businesses of all sizes across industries. How does Workplace Analytics work? A paid add-on to Office 365 enterprise plans, Workplace Analytics extracts behavioral insights from data

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How to protect corporate data

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Time and again, we have seen hackers infiltrate even the most secure systems of multinational corporations. As a business owner, you can’t afford a data breach, as it could cost you your clients and reputation. This is why it’s crucial to implement strict security measures that can make cybercriminals think twice about trying to break

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Protecting your data from hurricanes

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Hurricanes damage property and put lives at risk. If you’re not prepared, hurricanes can also disrupt your operations and put your business through extended downtime. In this blog, we’ll help you quickly regain access to your data and get your business back to operational mode after a disaster. Determine recovery hierarchy Certain parts of your

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Microsoft 365 data loss protection: A quick and easy guide

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Businesses of all sizes and across all sectors are turning to Microsoft 365 for the productivity-boosting benefits it offers. Many also choose the subscription service for its robust security features designed to safeguard against cyberthreats of all kinds. To make the most out of these functionalities and ensure your business data’s security, follow these tips.

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EHRs: Are they worth it?

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Digitization is significantly changing the way healthcare organizations deliver care and services to patients. In particular, the use of electronic health records (EHRs) is improving the accuracy and accessibility of patient information. Despite this, the adoption rate of EHRs is still low and meets resistance from many healthcare providers. Here’s what your practice should consider

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Is AI-powered VoIP the next step?

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common across numerous industries. In fact, AI-powered Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is reshaping business telecommunications. These are the features your company will benefit from the most. Interactive voice response (IVR) systems with conversational AI An IVR system is designed to automatically respond to customer

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Don’t be a victim of watering hole attacks

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With cybercriminals continuously developing new ways to infiltrate networks and steal user data, it is more crucial than ever to stay one step ahead of these perpetrators. Protect yourself from one of the most common methods that cybercriminals use to inject malware into computers: watering hole attacks. The term “watering hole” colloquially refers to a

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Here are 5 mistakes to avoid when investing in IT

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Investing in new IT solutions can make your team more productive, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and improve the outputs you deliver to your customers, among other outcomes. But if you really want to maximize the returns you gain from any new tech investments, make sure to avoid these common mistakes. Spending without finding the

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How Was The Colonial Pipeline Hacked?

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Are you curious how the largest attack on US energy infrastructure, Colonial Pipeline, was accomplished? It was ENTIRELY and EASILY preventable. The VPN password was compromised or guessed. Lack of preparation and monitoring allowed hackers to gain access to Colonial Pipeline’s systems. Even a basic understanding of cybersecurity best practices would have prevented this whole

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