Author Archives: Michael Magrath

GAO report on privacy and security: a wake-up call for HHS?

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GAO report on privacy and security: a wake-up call for HHS?

For years, I have been a vocal proponent of securing protected health information. It is no secret that The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) swept security and authentication under the rug during the rollout of electronic health records (EHRs) as to not to impede adoption of electronic records by providers by making it difficult to use them. The current minimum requirements for identity assurance are set low, requiring… Read more

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Multifactor Authentication – A key component of the STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ Initiative

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Too often security experts and security companies focus on the business to business (B2B) or business to government markets (B2G).  STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ is the global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online addressing the consumer. Last month, the White House and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) launched “Lock Down Your Login,” a STOP. THINK. CONNECT.™ Initiative.  “We were basically approached by… Read more

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A Shift in the Wind – Securing Patient Portals

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A Shift in the Wind – Securing Patient Portals

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at HIMSS16 in Las Vegas. It was great to be back, see old friends and make new ones. The landscape, as it relates to security has certainly changed since my first HIMSS Conference in 2008. I recall walking the exhibit hall discussing multi-factor authentication and identity management only to receive blank stares or interesting comments from prospective partners and customers.   I heard, “we use usernames and… Read more

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