The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, was enacted in 1996. It revolutionized the way healthcare providers, insurance companies, and their business associates handle patient information. The primary goal is to ensure the protection and confidential handling of protected health information (PHI). The reason we talk about HIPAA as part of…
33M Data Breach in France
In a staggering revelation, it has been confirmed that a major cybersecurity breach has compromised the personal data of over 33 million individuals in France, impacting nearly half of the country’s population. This incident marks the largest cyberattack ever witnessed in France and has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. The breach targeted two prominent service…
Hardware Security Keys
Imagine a physical key that you use to unlock your home. Now, think about that concept into the digital world. A hardware security key is a physical device, often resembling a small USB stick, used for authenticating access to various digital services. Think of it as a physical testament to your digital identity. Why are…
TOTP – Time-Based One-Time Password
TOTP, or Time-Based One-Time Password, is a method used in two-factor authentication (2FA) to generate a temporary and dynamic password, changing at fixed intervals (usually every 30 or 60 seconds). These passwords are time-sensitive and can only be used once, enhancing security over static passwords. TOTPs are created using a cryptographic algorithm that combines a…
Whats Duo Mobile?
Duo Mobile, developed by Duo Security (now a Cisco subsidiary), is a mobile application providing two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security. It adds an extra layer of security to user accounts, protecting against unauthorized access beyond just a username and password. The app offers various authentication methods, including push notifications, time-based one-time passcodes (TOTP), and…
Case Study Of Data Integrity Failure
In previous articles we’ve learned how important Data Integrity Assurance is, In here we’ll go over data integrity failures as examples of what could go wrong if data is compromised and damaged and how failures could lead to failure of our organization business model. simply assuming that any data is good “as is” and reliable…
Data Integrity Assurance
Data integrity assurance is crucial in today’s digital world, as it underpins decision-making and organizational operations. Compromised data integrity can lead to serious consequences. Poor decision-making can occur when decisions based on incorrect or manipulated data lead to operational, financial, or strategic issues. Businesses, especially in sectors like banking, healthcare, and e-commerce, risk losing customer…