Entries by KME Systems

3 best practices to avoid HIPAA violations

If any organization that handles healthcare information violates HIPAA, the government may impose massive fines. Following IT security best practices and working with a co-managed IT provider to ensure your systems are safe can save your organization from the consequences of a HIPAA violation.

5 frightening HIPAA statistics you need to know

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outlines protections and guidelines to which businesses of all sizes must adhere. Co-managed IT services are a cost-effective way to ensure HIPAA compliance by providing both administrative standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Safeguard your business with enterprise level security

A multi-layered security approach ensures you protect your company’s critical data and infrastructure from all angles. But what exactly is multi-layered cybersecurity, why does comprehensive enterprise security matter, and how do you deploy it across your business? Here’s what you should know.

The critical steps to IT incident response

Cybersecurity is both proactive and responsive. Besides putting in place preemptive measures to deter cybercriminals, you also need an IT incident response strategy to counteract imminent threats. Think of an IR plan as a damage control measure.

The very strong formula for DIY penetration testing

There’s a lot to pen testing, and it’s critical to do it right. When you know how to perform penetration testing, you can better protect your network from cyber threats and reduce the risk of a data breach. Do it yourself or partner with experts to ensure success and safeguard your network.

Securing your devices while working from home

Many companies allow remote working, but they often neglect the most important thing: device security. The problem? If you don’t protect your devices when working remotely, you risk serious data breaches. So, here’s why security matters and how to write an effective remote security policy.

Protecting your IoT connected devices

Intelligent IoT technology is the heart of modern automation. Although ideal for enhancing workplace efficiency, some IoT devices harbor critical digital security risks. Cyberattacks perpetrated through IoT networks are increasing, mounting concerns over the safety of using these devices.