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deliberate about accepting

Much has been written about proper cybersecurity safeguards for those working from remote locations. While remote workers need to be aware and educated regarding precautions to guard against a data breach to their corporate business network, the same holds true for those using their devices for mostly leisure activities. Taking some necessary precautions need not be complicated. In fact there are many simple measures anyone can utilize at home to prevent themselves from becoming a victim of a cybercrime. These include... 1. Utilizing longer passwords. Most individuals utilize short, easy to remember passwords. While seemingly harmless, simple and insecure passwords are one of the most common ways you can leave yourself susceptible to a cyberattack. Passwords that are easy to remember are also easy to hack. A basic rule is to use passwords that always contain a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers. A symbol or two can be added for extra security. Also avoid...
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that might not have been a documentary

The good thing about cybersecurity is that no one is interested in data from healthcare providers. Oh, wait a second... While you're worrying about saving your organization money, you're not focusing on one of the costliest problems healthcare has faced in recent years: cybersecurity breaches. Estimates show that each breach costs a provider over $400 per patient. And 2018 so far has been a banner year for healthcare data being exposed. The breaches in April alone affected nearly 900,000 people. And that's just what was reported. But IT - especially cybersecurity - isn't your department. Why should you make this your problem? The answer's simple: because the next breach might be your fault. That's not us being harsh; it's just a fact. Incidents originating from hackers are in the minority. The majority of breaches come from carelessness or simple mistakes. So what can you do to prevent data breaches in your organization? 1. Control Access Just as im...
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