Preparing for an Attack & Breach By Charles Parker The attackers have branched out and are no longer merely focusing on one or two industries, such as DoD contractors or hospitals. This is partially due to their business model and ease of use, especially with ransomware. The revenue driven by these activities continues to grow. At this junction, it is prudent to plan for an attack and breach. With this completed and periodically updated, the enterprise and operations would be

Cloud Computing and HIPAA Guidelines By Dr. James Angle As healthcare organizations across the country scramble to take advantage of the power of the cloud, Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing guidance for use of cloud services. The guidelines provide both covered entities and the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) information to assist them in understanding their obligations under HIPAA regulations. When a covered entity contracts a cloud provider for services that rece

Brain Drain in Our Government Agencies By Dr. Jane LeClair As long ago as 1981 the federal government was concerned with the loss of knowledge -'brain drain' - from various agencies. A GAO report "The Government Brain Drain" dated Sep 14, 1981 notes "The Government brain drain caused by inadequate salary levels, irregular pay adjustments, and distorted pay interrelationships of top Federal officials is one of the most critical but perhaps least understood and appreciated pr

By Dr. Jane LeClair A brand new year has started and what better time to think about the security of your system. Now is a good time to upgrade your security, and of course change your passwords! Dr. Jane LeClair is the president of the Washington Center for Cybersecurity Research & Development.