Monthly Archives: July 2021
The 18 Identifiers Of PHI
In this article I will outline the 18 identifiers of Protected Health Information also known as PHI. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known simply as HIPAA, PHI is any information (identifiers) about health care, health status, or payment for health care that can be linked to a specific individual. THE 18 IDENTIFIERS…
How To Fix Remote Desktop CredSSP Encryption Oracle Error
In a few steps I will show you how to fix the remote desktop CredSSP encryption oracle error. CredSSP is an authentication provider which processes authentication requests for other applications; any application which depends on CredSSP for authentication may be vulnerable to an attack. An update released by Microsoft (KB 4093492)on May 8, 2018, for Windows…
Physical Security In The Workplace
With so much attention focused on securing networks and preventing phishing and avoiding ransomware attacks, the physical side of security sometimes goes overlooked. Even in the modern-day work environment where seemingly everything has an internet connection, we still must remain vigilant against physical threats to our security! KEEP THINGS ORGANIZED. It’s a lot easier…
New Password Guidelines
For the longest time, security experts have recommended long, complex, and sometimes random, passwords. Unfortunately, those guidelines create a dilemma for individuals and organizations alike. Of course, the more complexity you add to a password, the harder it is to crack. But a more complex password also means it’s harder to remember. Complexity often fosters…