Access Control Best Practices
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Access Control Best Practices

Why is access control important? Without proper access control, unauthorized users could obtain confidential information and misuse it, and authorized users could fail to follow…

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BYOD Security Best Practices
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Mobile Device or BYOD Security Best Practices

This article will provide some guidance and best practices for the use of, and security for, remote access and mobile device technology (e.g. BYOD) that…

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Application Development Security Best Practices
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How To Prevent Application Vulnerabilities and Breaches

Any applications developed internally or outsourced should follow secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities and potential data breaches. The application’s design and implementation should…

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Medical Device Security Best Practices
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Medical Device Security Best Practices

Medical devices improve health, quality of life, and even save lives. As such, medical device use must be appropriate for the context and setting in…

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Network Security Best Practices and Checklist
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Network Security Best Practices and Checklist

The network should be designed, configured, and maintained to deliver high performance and reliability to meet the needs of the business, while also providing access…

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Security Monitoring and Reporting
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Security Monitoring and Reporting Best Practices

As a follow up to the security auditing and logging article, security monitoring and reporting is an essential part of a robust information security program….

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Security Auditing and Logging
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How To Implement Security Auditing and Logging

Generally accepted security auditing and logging practices should be adhered to ensure that the policies and procedures regarding compliance with the implementation specifications of certain…

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Vendor Management Program
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An Effective Vendor Management Program

A vendor management program is designed to provide the organization the assurance that vendors, third-party service providers, contractors, and subcontractors are meeting the same standards…

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