compliance News and Other Resources

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Exchange 2013: First-time installation and basic administration

May 20, 2013 6:00am PDT

The Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange 2013 adds on-premise co-existence with legacy Exchange Server versions. Check out the new features

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Creating an ADA-compliant website

March 30, 2012 8:03am PDT

Nicole Bremer Nash goes over the requirements for an ADA-compliant website, including checklists and additional resources.

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Five free apps to help remind you to take a break

December 3, 2012 1:40pm PST

Jack Wallen has found apps that remind users to take breaks and practice good ergonomics, and they do this without costing a penny.

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The CIO resume vs. The CTO resume

February 13, 2013 6:35am PST

Don't confuse the position of CIO with CTO when you're applying for one of those jobs. Resume expert Jennifer Hay talks about the difference.

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Factor mobile ERP and CRM into BYOD planning

May 20, 2013 11:31am PDT

Factoring mobile ERP and CRM into your BYOD planning ensures a secure and seamless experience for your BYOD users.

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Industry insiders say don't bother with HIPAA certs

February 12, 2003 8:00am PST

If you've been consulting in the healthcare field, by now you are fully immersed in HIPAA. Most of our sources say you needn't bother with HIPAA certifications. Do you agree?

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10 things to do with old computing equipment

February 5, 2013 8:11am PST

When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, IT must either dispose of it or find it a new home. Here are several good ways to handle the situation.

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Use MS Security Compliance Manager to secure your Windows environment

June 25, 2012 11:14am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro recommends Microsoft's Security Compliance Manager tool to help you create and maintain security baselines using Group Policy Objects.

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10 ways to avoid costly PCI compliance violations

February 23, 2012 8:26am PST

If you accept credit card payments, you must comply with PCI standards. Brien Posey explains what all the data security requirements actually mean for you.

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Your medical records, HIPAA, and the illusion of privacy

January 7, 2013 7:44am PST

HIPAA is supposed to protect our private medical records from prying eyes, but there are many exceptions and gaps as Michael P. Kassner found out while doing some research.

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10 boring (but really important) things you should know about HIPAA compliance

June 14, 2012 6:28am PDT

Staggering fines are being levied against companies that fail to comply with HIPAA regulations. Here are 10 critical policies to have in place (even if you don't fall under HIPAA).

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Is your storage management process HIPAA compliant?

February 9, 2005 8:00am PST

Beginning in April 2005, being compliant with the HIPAA security regulations turns into serious business. The question for CIOs, IT directors, and everyone charged with securing the company's...

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What the Sarbanes-Oxley Act means for IT managers

March 19, 2003 8:00am PST

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act holds the management in charge of corporate disclosures accountable for its actions. It also offers IT managers guidance on what data they need to retain. Here is a brief...

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Best practices for software license management, part 2

November 28, 2012 5:50am PST

Software license management is a key process for all organizations. We've talked about how to set it up. Here's how to maintain the status quo.

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Download this database for tracking licensing compliance

September 12, 2002 7:00am PDT

Few administrator mistakes can be more costly than failing to properly track software licensing and being nailed by a BSA audit. Get your licenses organized and in compliance using this free...

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The future of IT security compliance: 201 CMR 17.00

April 30, 2013 6:00am PDT

Why should you be concerned about a security rule that is part of the State law of Massachusetts -- especially if you aren't in business there? Donovan Colbert explains how compliance regulations...

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Effective design principles for web designers: Contrast

August 16, 2012 8:51am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux reviews the design principle of contrast for web designers and shares some color contrast checking tools.

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Compliance Regulatory Overview: Gramm-Leach-Bliley

September 12, 2005 7:24pm PDT

In this lesson, we will explore the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: who it affects, what not complying could mean to your organization, and best practices for complying.

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Compliance Regulatory Overview: Sarbanes-Oxley

August 25, 2005 4:14pm PDT

This lesson is part one of a seven-part series on IT regulatory compliance. Part one deals with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: who it affects, what failure to comply could mean to your...

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