News-to-Use

HIPAA Compliance and Health Plan Security: Key Updates from HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Standards Group (NSG) has issued new guidance through FAQs, providing important clarifications on HIPAA ...
READ MORE

Protecting Employee Privacy in the Age of Remote Work

As remote work continues, ensuring employee privacy has become a significant concern for HR professionals. Employees working from home may be using personal devices, ...
READ MORE

Password Managers for Security

In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive company data is more important than ever. One highly effective yet often overlooked security measure is ensuring that all ...
READ MORE

Security Tips from the IRS

The IRS has warned about various scams and incorrect advice circulating on social media, including false guidance on claiming legitimate and fake tax credits. They ...
READ MORE

Security Update: HR's Role in Preventing Phishing Attacks

In today's digital age, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, with phishing attacks being one of the most common and dangerous methods used by cybercriminals. ...
READ MORE

Cybersecurity Compliance and Health Plans

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued an update regarding its 2021 cybersecurity guidance, extending its application to all employee benefit plans, ...
READ MORE

New HIPAA Rule on Protected Health Information and Reproductive ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule that impacts employer-sponsored group health plans and their business associates (“Covered ...
READ MORE

CISA’s Recommendations for HR Professionals

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) plays an important role in safeguarding the nation's cyber infrastructure. CISA recommends that organizations ...
READ MORE

The Importance of Facility Access Controls in Security Compliance

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its 2024 Summer Security Newsletter and highlighted the role of Facility Access Controls in safeguarding ...
READ MORE

HR and NIST Requirements for Vendor Management

Effective vendor management is required in today’s business environment, particularly when it comes to safeguarding sensitive data. The National Institute of Standards ...
READ MORE