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simply moving files in and out of the cloud-based storage solution, you’re going to start experiencing data or packet loss Data stored on the cloud does not become safe from corruption, loss, or theft—that’s why it’s important to back up your data, tools, processes, and environment in another location. When you’re examining your cloud solution you need to examine your data recovery point and recovery time objectives; you have to build your cloud storage solution the same way you’d build an on-premise server backup. It’s important to work with your IT resource to make sure the data stored in your cloud solution is supported and backed up in other locations as well—there is no perfect data storage solution.

Hackers can get away with charging exponentially more money for ransom when the data they’re holding is protected health information. An impermissible use or disclosure of protected health information is presumed to be a breach unless the covered entity or business associate, as applicable, demonstrates that there is a low probability that the protected health information has been compromised…” Put simply, HIPAA defines a breach as any unauthorized or illegal access and/or use of protected health information. When electronic protected health information (ePHI) is encrypted as a result of a ransomware attack, a breach has occurred because the ePHI encrypted by the ransomware was acquired, and thus is a “disclosure” not permitted under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.” Preventing a successful ransomware attack not only keeps the hacker from bankrupting you, it stops any HIPAA violation fines, and keeps your organization’s reputation secure and stable.

This is a large part of HIPAA compliance as it shows that your organization is putting in their best effort to keep patient information secure. Beyond the protection of protected health information, HIPAA compliance training is critical because it can help your organization prevent breaches or know how to handle them if one ever does occur. While this information does not directly relate to compliance, it’s also important for your organization to know the consequences of failing to be HIPAA compliant. When it comes to documentation for training, you should be able to show the members of your organization have done HIPAA compliance training, what resources they used to complete the training and when it was completed.

World-wide health pandemics can jeopardize and possibly damage the operations and future of any company, so it's critical to develop a Remote Workforce Plan to help ensure ongoing business processes in a crisis. IT Professionals and Cloud Solution Strategists can help provide a roadmap that organizations can follow and implement to ensure sustainability, as we have the ability and responsibility to help local organizations, our peers, and our employees survive and thrive in these difficult times. A professional IT organization, like 3I-INTL, can help rapidly adjust your business model towards remote work, as well as set up a consistent and effective line of communication with your employees and clients. In addition to helping organizations get set up with appropriate Work From Home (WFH) resources, 3I-INTL can provide assistance with assessing and auditing employee environments