It seems that the data security landscape is constantly changing. Every day, new threats arise and fresh best practices emerge to keep companies at the forefront of protecting sensitive information. PKWARE’s staff of experts in data security share their thoughts in our blog, highlighting the most current topics on data security, management, and reduction. Check back frequently and join the conversation.
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With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent release of the Final Rule regarding the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, medical practitioners are facing a September 23, 2013 deadline&nb...
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According to the most recent analysis of the past year's healthcare data breaches, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations are on the rise. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Director Leon Rodriguez explained at the recent American Healthcare Lawyers Associat...
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Posted by on in Virtualization
Many companies are moving toward network virtualization to increase the speed, efficiency and flexibility of their IT infrastructure. But in the process, they may be compromising network security, playing a "dangerous game of catch-22," explained Enterprise Networking Planet. While companies make th...
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Posted by on in Data Management
As companies make the move to big data, they're encountering new issues: the cost of storage and continuously expanding volume. Big storage, explained The Register's Dave Cartwright, doesn't come cheap. Companies need to consider more sensible ways to store their data so it takes up less space ...
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Last week the European Commission said that they would welcome the adoption of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee's proposal for a Data Protection Regulation. This would reform the EU's data protection rules, which currently date back to 1995. Their recommendations for improving digit...
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