5 Points To Success In A Zero Trust Model
If you did not know already, a Zero Trust security model is based on the creation of zones and segmentation to control sensitive IT resources. This also entails the deployment controls to monitor and manage data between zones, and more importantly, user interactions within a zone(s).
Based on the Forrester Research the Zero Trust Model of information security is built on the assumption that any person or device with access to an organization’s data is a threat to the enterprise. Zero Trust protects sensitive data by limiting access to only those who require it and strictly enforcing access through intelligent access control and network segmentation.
5 Points To Success In A Zero Trust Model
Here are 5 essential steps to establish a successful Zero Trust Model in your organization or for your clients.
- Identify your sensitive data at rest and in motion
- Perform data discovery and classification
- Segment and zone
How To Easily Send Secure Files To Someone
Firefox Send allows you to securely and easily share small to large file sizes which is perfect for docs and sharing graphic files or collaborating with co-workers on a presentation. With Send you can share file sizes up to 1GB quickly. To send files up to 2.5GB, sign up for a free Firefox account.
The software uses end-to-end encryption to keep your data secure from the moment you share to the moment your file is opened. It also offers security controls that you can set. You can choose when your file link expires, the number of downloads, and whether to add an optional password for an extra layer of security.
Firefox Send makes it easy for your recipient, too. No hoops to jump through. They simply receive a link to click and download the file. They don’t need to have a Firefox account to access your file. Overall, this … Read the rest
Best HIPAA Compliant UTM Firewalls
Do you know what UTM firewalls are the best to use to be HIPAA compliant? Is your Network Secure? How is your organization doing with UTM Firewall logging? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, you’re not alone.
I am going to bluntly state that medical offices need to have a UTM Firewall (Unified Threat Manager Firewall) appliance. These types of Firewalls will make it more simpler for you to pass a HIPAA audit. Inspectors from Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) check that patient health information (PHI) is secure in its storage, transference, and disposal. A firewall allows or denies access to anywhere PHI is kept.
Your Firewalls should have application-level inspection
To protect PHI data the UTM Firewall can authenticate access within applications that healthcare uses to provide care. In networking terms, layer 7 of the OSI is the application layer. The … Read the rest
Simple Checklist For Creating A Business Continuity Plan
No one can predict the future; however, you can be ready with a sound business continuity plan. The business continuity checklist is the first step in the BCP process. The checklist is not an exhaustive list, it is a simple tool that can be used to ensure that the basic BCP process has been initiated and the Division management has considered what needs to be done to keep essential functions operating if an adverse event occurs. The checklist is somewhat “information centric” as organisation’s reliance on information is increasing and its successful management provides a competitive advantage.
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Apple iTunes Bug Exploited To Deliver Ransomware
The Hackers have been exploiting the “unquoted path” flaw in the Bonjour updater in iTunes for Windows to deliver BitPaymer/iEncrypt ransomware.
The Researchers from Morphinsec Labs have identified this flaw with Bonjour updater back in August the team from Morphisec immediately disclosed the vulnerability to Apple. Apple has recently patched the flaw for Windows. Windows desktops will still need to rely on iTunes for the foreseeable future even though Apple is dropping iTunes in their own ecosystem.
The type vulnerability allowed a combination of BitPaymer/iEncrypt ransomware to be exploited. The attack exploits an unquoted path vulnerability in Bonjour, which is a software that organizations may not even know is running on their systems, the firm said in a Thursday posting.
This vulnerability makes it easy for attackers to evade common detection because most of the Antivirus programs now a days are based on behavior monitoring, and the Bonjour component … Read the rest
SonicWall SOHO Wireless-N TOTALSECURE 1YR
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- SOHO Wireless-N TotalSecure 1 YR Bundle
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How to fix VSS Error ID 513
How to fix VSS Error ID 513. During backup a VSS process running under NETWORK_SERVICE account calls cryptcatsvc!CSystemWriter::AddLegacyDriverFiles(), which enumerates all the drivers records in Service Control Manager database and tries opening each one of them. , The function fails on MSLLDP record with “Access Denied” error.
Turned out it fails because MSLLDP driver’s security permissions do not allow NETWORK_SERVICE to access the driver record.
The binary security descriptor for the record is located here:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MsLldp\Security
It should be modified, I used SC.EXE and Sysinternals’ ACCESSCHK.EXE to fix it.
The original security descriptor looked like below:
>accesschk.exe -c mslldp
mslldp
RW NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
RW BUILTIN\Administrators
RW S-1-5-32-549 <- these are server operators
R NT SERVICE\NlaSvc
No service account is allowed to access MSLLDP driver
The security descriptor for the drivers that were processed successfully looked this way:
>accesschk.exe -c mup
mup
RW NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
RW BUILTIN\Administrators
R NT … Read the rest
How To Fix Windows Update Patching Issues
If your running into some problems with windows Update and Patching, here are a few options you can take to fix the issue.
Option 1:
- Disable everything antivirus.
- Reinstall patches through windows update if that does not work move to step 3
- Manually download the path that is having an issue from http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/home.aspx
Option 2:
- Log in as local administrator
- Run disk cleanup. Click on Cleanup System Files. Make sure All files are selected.
- we will now create a .bat file
- open notepad
- type the script
- @ECHO OFF
echo Simple Script to Reset / Clear Windows Update
echo.
PAUSE
echo.
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2
attrib -h -r -s %windir%\system32\catroot2\*.*
net stop wuauserv
net stop CryptSvc
net stop BITS
ren %windir%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%\SoftwareDistribution sold.old
ren “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\application data\Microsoft\Network\downloader” downloader.old
net Start BITS
net start CryptSvc
net start wuauserv
echo.
echo Task completed successfully…
echo.
PAUSE - save to desktop as wureset.bat
What Firewalls To Use To Be HIPAA Compliant
Do you know what firewalls to use to be HIPAA compliant? Is your Network Secure? How is your organization doing with logging? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, you’re not alone.
I am going to bluntly state that medical offices need to have a UTM Firewall (Unified Threat Manager Firewall) appliance. These types of Firewalls will make it more simpler for you to pass a HIPAA audit. Inspectors from Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) check that patient health information (PHI) is secure in its storage, transference, and disposal. A firewall allows or denies access to anywhere PHI is kept.
Your Firewalls should have application-level inspection
To protect PHI data the UTM Firewall can authenticate access within applications that healthcare uses to provide care. In networking terms, layer 7 of the OSI is the application layer. The UTM firewall is smart enough to … Read the rest
Does A Office Printer Have To Be HIPAA Compliant?
Ensuring that your office printer is HIPAA compliant isn’t only important for the security of your patients but it’s also the law. That being said, all printer technology must be secured and maintained according to the standards outlined in HIPAA.
Types of print technology defined:
Print technology is defined as printers, copiers, multifunction printers, fax machines, and all other devices with similar functions.
How to know if my printer is HIPAA Compliant?
I have some advice here for you when it comes to HIPPA compliance security and the print technology devices your office uses.
One of the BIGGEST weaknesses I continue to see when working with healthcare organizations is the lack of attention and knowledge of printing technologys play in HIPAA compliance.
As you know the confidentiality of health information of all your patients is vital, and the craziest part is that you might not even know your putting your … Read the rest
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