Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head of Marketing Communications and PR, for Perimeter 81. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer for Total HIPAA, talks with Greg Manson, Director of Audit and Compliance, at Carolinas IT, a managed service provider, about why a company that needs to be HIPAA compliant would turn to a managed service provider (MSP). They outline the questions a company that needs to meet compliance guidelines should […]

There’s a common misconception that Mac users are safe and secure from hackers and viruses. Is this really true in practice? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy, and Tucker and Jason Karn Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA weigh in on the issue of malware, hacks, and vulnerabilities on Mac computers. Follow […]

There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests some low hanging fruit that you can tackle now to effectively secure your organization’s data. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog

What do you do after learning about weaknesses in your defenses? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker recommends ways to go about creating fixes in your security leading up to, and after a penetration test. Mr. Green talks to Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, about how often penetration […]

A penetration test is a crucial tool used to protect your information. Being able to trust your security expert is a must. What can you expect from a breach, and what kind of damages and expenses can your organization prevent through these diagnostic tests? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker […]

Customizing a penetration test is the best way to determine your real-world security posture. Does having a cloud service for storing files make a difference? Could I lose access to files while undergoing a penetration test? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker and Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

As a business owner, it is valuable to be familiar with what is involved in the process of a penetration test, so you can gain the best understanding about the status of your company’s security. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker talks with Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

It is crucial that you preemptively defend against potential breaches. But what are the weaknesses within your security? Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer speaks with Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker about what it means to be a Certified Ethical Hacker, the other certifications applicable to penetration testing, […]

The best tactic to sell HIPAA is to start with a comprehensive compliance review.  Identify the holes and break  up the data into bite size pieces.  Most HR people are overwhelmed by the amount of government regulation so they welcome the help provided by an advisor who understands ACA, ERISA, 125 and HIPAA to name […]