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The Anatomy of an IT Policy
by Patrick Hughes on March 31, 2021 at 1:00 PM
What are policies and why do we need them? Every organization should have a set of policies in place. Policies are essentially the laws and regulations of an organization. They pertain to the health, safety, and accountability of employees and how the organization interacts with clien …
Succession Planning and Testing – Who Will Step Up to the Plate?
by Patrick Hughes on February 1, 2021 at 9:52 AM
Succession planning is so important to organizations, yet so often overlooked. Many folks are not really sure what it is. For those that get the idea of it, many are at a loss for where to start. In the next couple of minutes, I will take you through what succession planning is, how t …
California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 – CCPA 2.0?
by Patrick Hughes on November 13, 2020 at 3:45 PM
During last week’s election, the state of California voted to pass the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This legislation is intended to expand and strengthen the current California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Last October I published a blog post outlining the implications of …
Elements of Quality Security and Privacy Awareness Training
by Patrick Hughes on September 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM
As information technology professionals, we often hear the term security awareness training. Most organizations know they need to be conducting continuous security awareness training, whether the goal is to check a box for a framework/regulation they must adhere to, or they genuinely …
Virtual Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance
by Patrick Hughes on June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, and society as we know it is changing rapidly. From how we interact with each other socially, to our ability to freely go shopping and eat at restaurants, changes are being initiated across the board. Industries all across the world have been aff …
Pandemic Planning and Tabletop Testing
by Patrick Hughes on March 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM
With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that organizations assess their current pandemic response plans. If your organization doesn’t have a pandemic response plan in place, it is highly recommended t …