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HIPAA

ALSO CALLED: HIPPA and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
DEFINITION: HIPAA is the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. There are two sections to the Act. HIPAA Title I deals with protecting health insurance coverage for people who lose or change jobs. HIPAA Title II includes an administrative simplification section which deals with  … 
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The Evolution of SIM
sponsored by eIQnetworks
PODCAST: Independent security expert Diana Kelley reviews the evolution of SIM technology. She discusses its benefits to compliance and business efficiency, as well as how vendors have addressed its challenges, making it a more user–friendly, out-of-box technology.
Posted: 28 May 2009 | Premiered: 28 May 2009
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How SIMs Fit into a Compliance Framework
sponsored by eIQnetworks
VIDEO: Join independent security expert Diana Kelley to learn how enterprises use SIM tools to comply with PCI and other mandates such as HIPAA and SOX. Also review integration hot points and how companies are using SIM as part of their risk assessment process.
Posted: 28 May 2009 | Premiered: 28 May 2009
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Thinking Outside the Checkbox, How Continuous Compliance Delivers Measurable Value
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this presentation to learn about a strategic risk management and compliance model that delivers not qualified but quantifiable financial information to help achieve a risk reward outcome and that ties that to measurable financial data on your balance sheet.
Posted: 06 May 2009 | Published: 06 May 2009
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Curveball: Endpoint encryption strategies
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
PODCAST: Endpoint security expert Mike Chapple debunks conventional wisdom surrounding the use of encryption to secure data stored on enterprise endpoint computers.
Posted: 28 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 28 Apr 2009
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Video: Endpoint security fundamentals
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
VIDEO: This video offers a "back to basics" look at endpoint security and helps you identify the truly critical components of an enterprise client security program, especially when budgets are tight.
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 24 Apr 2009
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Achieving HIPAA Security Rule Compliance with Lumension Solutions
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about the HIPAA Security Rule compliance challenges Healthcare organizations face with the move to put patient medical records online and how they are addressed by proactive risk management and required audit readiness.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 02 Mar 2009
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Security Solutions for UNIX/Linux Audits
sponsored by Symark International, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Check out this whitepaper to learn the security issues of UNIX and Linux systems and how to meet audit requirements.
Posted: 17 Feb 2009 | Published: 16 Feb 2009
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Outbound Email and Data Loss Prevention in Today's Enterprise
sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper overviews a survey completed by Proofpoint and Forrester Consulting that analyzes the legal, financial, and regulatory risks associated with outbound email in large enterprises.
Posted: 05 Feb 2009 | Published: 01 May 2008
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Laws, regulations and compliance: Top tips for keeping your data under your control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the rules, looks at the main threats to security compliance and highlights how a well-defined strategy, backed up by powerful technology, can provide the solution.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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IDC White Paper - Enterprise Data Protection Security Best Practices
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights the ever-growing need for data protection security best practices for enterprise computers, it also discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Oracle Database 11g Security with Forrester: Access Control Webcast
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Forrester Research analyst Jonathan Penn explains the importance of implementing strong internal database controls.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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HIPAA and Beyond: How to Effectively Safeguard Electronic Protected Health Information
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how to go beyond HIPAA by showing how to use HIPAA as the starting point for your security program, and then using best practices and Lumension Security solutions to improve your overall security posture.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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Global Best Practices in Email Security, Privacy and Compliance
sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: A new generation of email security solutions is needed to meet the challenges of growing message traffic, rapidly-evolving security threats and increasingly complex data protection and privacy regulations. This paper examines such a solution.
Posted: 06 Aug 2008 | Published: 06 Aug 2008
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Oracle Database Vault
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Oracle Database Vault is the industry's leading database security solution for addressing regulatory compliance and concerns over the insider threat.
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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Oracle Database Security: Preventing Enterprise Data Leaks at the Source
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the growing internal threats to business information, the impact of government regulations on the protection of data and how enterprises must adopt database security best practices to prevent sensitive customer data.
Posted: 15 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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HEALTHsuite® - Claims Processing Software
sponsored by RAM Technologies, Inc.
SOFTWARE LISTING: HEALTHsuite is an administrative claims processing system designed for health plans and other health care organizations. Rich in features and functions to support health plans of all sizes and types, HEALTHsuite supports all aspects of health care ...
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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BlackBerry HIPAA Compliance
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Non-compliance with HIPAA can affect the integrity and security of an organization's entire IT system. Read this paper to learn how combining technologies with security policies can help your organization reduce the risks associated with mobile devices.
Posted: 15 Nov 2006 | Published: 15 Nov 2006
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Bitpipe Industry Guide: Government
sponsored by Bitpipe
WHITE PAPER: Are you up to date on Government policies, regulations and agencies? You need to be informed about government-related subject areas, including National, State and Local Governments and Government Agencies, Government Information Security, and Compliance.
Posted: 13 Feb 2006 | Published: 13 Feb 2006
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Bitpipe Industry Guide: Healthcare Industry
sponsored by Bitpipe
WHITE PAPER: Our Healthcare Industry page is the place to start if you need to stay up-to-date on related subject areas, such as Medical Hardware and Software, Telemedicine, and Biotechnology.
Posted: 13 Feb 2006 | Published: 13 Feb 2006
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HIPAA DEFINITION (continued): …  the standardization of healthcare-related information systems. In the information technology industries, this section is what most people mean when they refer to HIPAA. HIPAA establishes mandatory regulations that require extensive changes to the way that health providers conduct business. FAQ: What is the impact of HIPAA on IT operations? HIPAA seeks to establish standardized mechanisms for electronic data interchange ( EDI ), security, and confidentiality of all healthcare-related data. The … 
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