Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) is vital for healthcare institutions worldwide. PHI, which encompasses a broad spectrum of data from medical records to financial information related to healthcare, remains a prime target for cybercriminals.
Defending healthcare data: How to keep PHI safe from cyberattacks
Strengthen your passwords with NIST guidelines
Many users unknowingly create weak passwords or mishandle them through common habits, leaving their data and accounts vulnerable to breaches. To combat this vulnerability, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers clear guidelines for crafting strong passwords and good practices to ensure password integrity.
Picking the right laptop for remote work
Struggling to choose the right laptop for remote work? You're not alone! With so many options on the market, picking a laptop can feel like a confusing maze. But don’t worry, we'll simplify the selection process by highlighting the essential features you need to consider in order to ensure a smooth and productive workflow, wherever you choose to work from.
Level up your security with biometric authentication
With passwords alone becoming more and more insufficient to ward off sophisticated cyberattacks, biometric authentication offers a more secure and convenient alternative. This innovative technology scans for a person’s distinctive physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, to verify their identity before granting them access to devices and accounts.
Connecting Point Recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 List
March 4, 2024 – Greeley, CO - Connecting Point Greeley, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the 42 year-old, second generation IT services provider to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024.
The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America.
Top 5 gateways and vulnerabilities that lead to security breaches
IT-forward businesses operate more efficiently and precisely than ever before, but if they’re not taking the necessary precautions, they can also be vulnerable to more cyberattacks. With more devices connected to the internet today, it’s essential to be aware of the most common weak points that hackers use to breach your systems.
Virtualization and cloud computing: Key concepts explained
From paper charts to digital data: Is transitioning to EHRs a smart move?
The healthcare industry has come a long way from paper charts to electronic health records (EHRs). While some healthcare providers have fully embraced the transition, others are still reluctant to make the move. But with the increasing use of technology in all aspects of our lives, is transitioning to EHRs really a smart move for healthcare organizations?
What are electronic health records?
An EHR is a digital version of a patient's paper chart.