There is a new “rulemaking” that is trying to get the process started for updated HIPAA regulations. At the federalregister.gov First we have to review as to how we got here: Regulatory History 1.1996 Congress enacted HIPAA (Health Insurance Public Accountability Act) 2. 1998 Security Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 3. 2003 Final Rule 4. … Read more
Cybersecurity Focus Areas for Small Businesses in 2025 As we approach the new year, small businesses should prioritize their cybersecurity strategies to protect against evolving threats. Here are 10 essential items to work on for 2025: 1. Implement Strong Password Policies Establish robust password requirements for all employees. This includes using complex passwords and changing … Read more
How do we make decisions? When we hire, or when we decide what website to read for more information. Is it important to know how we made these decisions or what the results were? Should a bank explain why they denied a loan? How about healthcare coverage? AI helps in this decision as well? Should … Read more
I am in cybersecurity field and every now and then I wonder aloud: “Are we doing enough to protect our computers and networks?” Since i have been using AI tools like you.com and gab.ai I asked both to see if they answered differently. “What are the key areas to audit in cybersecurity?” So the AI … Read more
What is the better password policy? A longer password like NIST 800-53 says? Key NIST password guidelines Minimum length of 8 characters and maximum length of at least 64 characters if chosen by the user. Allow usage of ASCII characters (including space) and Unicode characters. Check prospective passwords against a list that contains values … Read more