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Ways Your Business Can Benefit from Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Services

April 21, 2024 at 4:00 AM

In today's digital age, protecting valuable information is paramount for businesses. At Central Data Storage, we understand the significance of limiting losses and revenue reduction, safeguarding business operations, and preserving business reputation.

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The Role Data Recovery Software Plays After a Natural Disaster

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Data loss is a massive problem for any business of any size. That’s why understanding data recovery software’s role after a natural disaster is essential. Natural disasters are only one type of issue. An effective disaster recovery plan can help your busin...

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Here’s How Encrypted Messaging Makes a Difference

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted messaging is a security protocol and a way to send messages from point A to point B. The bottom line is that it can make a big difference to your bottom line. Here’s how.In the end, encryption is unique compared to other security systems for a st...

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How Data Recovery Software Keeps Your Dental Clinic Up and Running

March 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Data recovery software acts as a business partner for your dental clinic. Patient records, histories, and treatment plans all get stored digitally. Keeping them safe and sound is a cornerstone of providing a good service.Here’s how this software can keep y...

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The Five Big Advantages of Encrypted Messaging Your Business Can’t Ignore

March 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted messaging is a secure way to send information so only people with the proper decryption key can read it. Conversations are kept private from hackers, government agencies, and even prying eyes.Here are five other reasons why this tool is a must-h...

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Here’s An Ultimate Guide to the Data Recovery Software Features You Can’t Do Without

March 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Getting the right data recovery software is vital because you’re losing money and customers every minute your business is down. Having the right product does many important things for your enterprise, including protecting critical information and ensuring ...

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Top Features To Look For in Data Recovery Software

March 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The right data recovery software does several great things for small businesses. It allows for business continuity and the ability to restore lost data and minimize downtime. Many industries like healthcare have stringent regulations about restoring data t...

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Here Are 10 Reasons Encrypted Messaging is Critical for Document Sharing

March 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The world of business shares confidential information in the digital world with clients, patients and HR departments and that’s why you need encrypted messaging. We offer WisperMSG as the solution to meet your encrypted messaging needs.Here are 10 other re...

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Protect Your Dental Data with Encrypted Messaging. Here’s How

March 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted messaging is an important part of protecting client data in the dental industry. It also offers an excellent defense against the legal consequences that can arise from cyber-attacks and data breaches.Here’s what you need to know about how it work...

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Here’s Some Pro Tips For Using Healthcare Data Recovery Software

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The right data recovery software does several great things for small businesses. It allows for business continuity and the ability to restore lost data and minimize downtime. Many industries like healthcare have stringent regulations about restoring data t...

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Here’s How Encrypted Messaging Keeps Patient’s Data Safe

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted messaging is an important part of making sure that your dental practice is efficient and secure when it comes to patient data. WisperMSG is the industry leading solution that can protect this kind of sensitive data from all sorts of malware.A dat...

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Top Reasons Your Business Loses Data and What Data Recovery Software Can Do For You

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Several different things can happen to your business if you don’t have data recovery software in place and there is an incident. An organization can lose business. If you don’t have the right software in place, data breaches can also be expensive. Having ...

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Here’s a List of Industries That Need Encrypted File Transfer for Security

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Like the name suggests, encrypted file transfer allows you to send data files from one location to another on a secure network. There is an extra layer of security that makes it impossible for anyone to intercept your information.Encrypted file transfer al...

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Encrypted Messaging Software Works With HIPAA Compliance—Here’s How

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted messaging software reduces the healthcare businesses’ liability by protecting sensitive patient data and minimizing financial and legal risks.Here’s what you need to know about how this software falls in with HIPPA compliance. The Health Insuranc...

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Here’s Why The Dental Industry Needs Data Recovery Software

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Why Do Those In The Dental Industry Need Data Backup And Recovery Software?Could you run your practice if you lost access to all your patient records? Of course, not. In fact, for every minute you are unable to access patients and other vital data your bus...

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5 Reasons Unison BDR is The Only Data Recovery Service You Need

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Having the right data recovery services instrumental for an organization’s well-being. Being protected from a variety of game changers like cyber attacks, earthquakes, fires, floods and even software glitches is important. It’s necessary to make sure that ...

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About Protecting Your Organization From Data Loss with a Cloud Backup Solution

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

An increasing number of companies are relying on SaaS solutions to run their business-critical applications. In many cases, these become an integrated part of the daily operations of organizations. They often contain mission-critical knowledge that’s neces...

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Here’s Why a Cloud Backup Solution Has Excellent ROI

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

If you are considering a cloud backup provider, you’ll need to gauge the business case for the solution. High-security and automated backup as well as a user-friendly interface are all impressive features to keep your data secure.However, one of the most i...

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What are the Benefits of Cloud Data Backup?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What are the benefits to you of cloud storage? This can make a big difference, as all HIPAA compliant businesses need to store data.All businesses need to store digital data.This includes small HIPAA-compliant businesses, which are subject to particular (a...

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Why a Data Recovery Service Should Include Encrypted Messaging

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

A good data recovery service needs to wear a few different hats including encrypted messaging. Highly confidential messages need to be kept secure and private. WisperMSG accomplishes that goal. With 256 bit encryption, you can rest assured that your files ...

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Encrypted File Transfer Software FAQs For Sharing Data

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

If you’re wondering whether your company needs encrypted file transfer software consider this. Each time a webpage gets loaded on the Internet there’s a file transfer.So, even the act of doing business means it’s important to have encrypted file transfer a...

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5 Reasons Your Business Needs Data Recovery Software

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Having the right data recovery software is essential whether you’re a hybrid brick-and-mortar business or a company that advertises and sells goods and services online. Here’s five reasons why this type of software is an essential part of the modern enterp...

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Email Encryption for Secure Communication

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

How do you communicate? Over the course of a business day, workers can be interacting with clients, co-workers, bosses, subordinates, partners, distributors, and suppliers. The channel of communication can differ between call, text, email, Slack, or other ...

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3 Reasons Your Practice Needs Data Recovery

November 29, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Small to midsize business are being targeted by cyberattackers. Read how protection reduces the cost of a data breach.Small to midsize businesses are being targeted!Many small and midsize businesses are frequently being targeted by cyberattackers. One of t...

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What Is Secure Messaging in Healthcare?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Secure messaging is a crucial consideration for all healthcare organizations with HIPAA compliance to contend with. A guide to secure messaging in healthcare.Secure messaging is an important HIPAA compliance concern for healthcare organizations.With the hu...

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What is Data Recovery and Why is it so Important?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The Keyboard is Mightier than the SwordYou may have heard it said that the pen is mightier than the sword. For a long time, that was true. Fast forward to the 21st century, and those that used pens in the past have upgraded to keyboards. In today’s world, ...

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Central Data Storage Announces Office Location

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

After serving the Nebraska community for years, we’re happy to announce a change… but we’re not leaving the state we love. We’re staying right here, moving to the new Innovation Campus!Central Data Storage Newly Located at Innovation CampusNebraska Innovat...

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What is Covered by the HIPAA Privacy Rule and What Does It Mean for Cloud Backup Services?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What your need to know about the HIPAA Privacy Rule – including what information is covered under the legislation, the information that is excluded, and what exactly it means for your choice of a cloud backup and disaster recovery service.Part of the Healt...

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The Best Data Recovery Software for Losing Your Crypto Wallet and Keys

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Last week, we introduced you to the world of cryptocurrency security and how you can use data backup to protect your blockchain assets, but when disaster eventually strikes or you lose your crypto wallet, what happens then?The Wide, Wide World of Cryptocur...

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Backing Up the Blockchain: A Data Backup Guide for Cryptocurrency Security

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

This new thing called cryptocurrency is on the rise, but what does it mean? Is it safe, and more importantly as an investor, how can you invest in cryptocurrency security? Here, we kick off our newest blog series on cryptocurrency and how data backup can p...

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Data Backup to Best Weather the Worst Weather

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

In today’s age, your small business produce bundles of data every day. But you never know when Mother Nature will come knocking.In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever for your small business to produce bundles of precious data every day. From emails...

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Ransomware Recovery Explained: How to Save Your Business Post-Attack

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Despite their commonality in today’s business environment, ransomware attacks can have serious repercussions. Developing the best ransomware protection and recovery plan can protect your digital assets for the futureThe Next Step: Ransomware RecoveryLast w...

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Whose Data Is It Anyway? – The Best Ransomware Protection Guide

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

As a business housing swaths of information, your greatest asset may also be a hacker’s biggest target. The best protection against the rising tide of ransomware begins at Central Data Storage in our newest ransomware series.“Why Do I Even Need Ransomware ...

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How to Ensure You are Using HIPAA Compliant Cloud Data Storage

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Learn about HIPAA compliant cloud storage, how to identify if your provider is compliant and which cloud companies are compliant with HIPAA regulationsFor healthcare organizations and other HIPAA covered entities, the most important consideration when sele...

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What Should I Look For in My Data Disaster Recovery Center?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Reliance on technology in HIPAA compliant businesses makes a disaster recovery data center essential to ensure economic survival. Here’s what to look for.For HIPAA-compliant businesses, the reliance on digital technology now makes a data disaster recovery ...

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HIPAA Cyber Security – What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself

April 12, 2024 at 5:15 PM

In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of HIPAA cyber security for medical practices and how to maintain HIPAA compliance.Medical practices have a lot to worry about when it comes to data security. Unfortunately, however, many don’t realize how ...

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5 Best HIPAA Compliant Patient Communication Strategies

April 12, 2024 at 5:15 PM

HIPAA compliant patient communication is an integral part of providing a high level of care to patients. Considered an encrypted messaging app as a solution?HIPAA compliant patient communication is an integral part of providing a high level of care to pati...

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What You Need to Know About Dropbox as a Data Backup Service

April 12, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Learn about what Dropbox is, if it’s HIPAA-compliant, and the risks associated with storing PHI on the cloud.Dropbox, an online file hosting service, is one of the most popular apps out today. With over 200 million users and growing, Dropbox offers a secur...

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Do You Need an Encrypted Messaging App for File Sharing?

April 12, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Find out everything you need to know about how an encrypted messaging app fits into HIPAA compliant, secure file sharing, from the risks to the protections.Is HIPAA compliant file sharing possible with text messaging apps? It’s an important question.23 bil...

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On-site v. Off-Site Data Backup & Recovery: Which Do You Need?

April 12, 2024 at 4:15 PM

HIPAA covered entities need a robust data backup and recovery solution to maintain compliance. Are onsite, offsite, or hybrid solutions the most effective?When it comes to health data backup and a data disaster recovery plan, healthcare organizations have ...

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How to Ensure Your Cloud Data Storage is Safe and HIPAA Compliant?

April 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM

How to make sure your cloud storage is secure and HIPAA compliant, including why you need a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) in place to protect your PHIThere can be no doubt that the cloud is taking off in healthcare in a big way. In fact, according to ...

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Secure Sharing of Medical Records by Email: Is It Safe?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Is it safe to send medical records by email? HIPAA allows sending of medical records upon patient request. However, there are strict rules you must follow.Is it safe to send medical records by email? It’s an important question. Over the last decade, data b...

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HIPAA Compliant Email and Secure Messaging: Through the Lens of a Therapist

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Is HIPAA Compliant Email for Therapists Possible? Only in Very Select Circumstances. To Avoid Violations, a Secure Messaging System is the Best Option.As a therapist, it is essential to understand The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of ...

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Is WeTransfer HIPAA Compliant for Secure File Transfer

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

To ensure compliance with regulations, HIPAA covered entities must use a file sharing service that follows the rules. So, is WeTransfer HIPAA compliant?Is WeTransfer HIPAA Compliant? The fast-growing Amsterdam-headquartered company provides one of the most...

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Everything to Know About Secure File Transfer When Sending PHI via Email

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Encrypted file sharing is essential in your business to maintain HIPAA compliance. Our checklist can ensure that you stay within the HIPAA regulations.When you share business documents and files online, of course you want to be able to do it quickly and ea...

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Is There a Truly HIPAA Compliant Encrypted Messaging App?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Purpose-built HIPAA compliant encrypted messaging apps are the only solution for healthcare organizations looking to send secure text messages and maintain compliance.Given its ease of use, many healthcare professionals may be wondering if there exists an ...

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It’s Time to Review Your Data Recovery Plan

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Your data is only as secure as your backups. With a harsh winter in full swing, now is the time to review your disaster recovery planning checklist.It’s wintertime in the US. You and your staff are likely planning some well-earned time off over the holiday...

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HIPAA Compliant Secure File Sharing: How To Keep Your Business Safe

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The following tips will help you learn how to keep your business safe and HIPAA Compliant whilst file sharing and ensure that you’re always compliant.For all HIPAA-compliant businesses, secure file sharing is not an if, but, or a maybe – it is an absolute ...

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Secure File Sharing: What You Need to Know

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Learn what secure file sharing is & how it’s used with HIPAA compliance. These FAQs will help you understand the basics of this process.It is not uncommon for patients and health professionals to send their medical records or other sensitive data via e...

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How to Stay Safe with Encrypted File Sharing for Healthcare

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What is encrypted file sharing, do you need it for HIPAA compliance and how can encrypted file sharing offer major benefits directly to your patients?Encrypted and secure file sharing is one of your essential defenses in guarding your patients’ protected h...

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Enhance the Patient Experience with Secure File Sharing

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Giving patients easy, secure access to their data with encrypted file sharing is fundamental to a good customer experience.Creating a positive and engaging patient experience is more important than ever – and providing patients with easy yet secure access ...

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A Guide to HIPAA Compliant File Sharing

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

When it comes to HIPAA compliant secure file sharing and encrypted messaging apps, it’s important to do your homework before selecting one to ensure that you are not a risk.Does your business deal with protected health information (PHI) and other health da...

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Our Data Recovery Plan: Keep Moving Forward Through Disaster

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

This data disaster recovery plan will enable you to keep your business from collapsing after a data disaster.Running a business is more than setting your own schedule and crushing it daily. It’s hard! Over 50% of small businesses fail within a few years, w...

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3 Reasons an Encrypted Messaging App Is Necessary

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Healthcare organizations need to use a HIPAA compliant text messaging app to ensure confidentiality, accessibility and traceability.In 2020, the healthcare industry embraced remote working at a scale never seen before. Doctors were doing consultations via ...

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The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance and File Sharing Checklist For Businesses

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Ignorance is not an acceptable excuse for a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violation.Just like you are still liable if your taillight is busted, whether you knew about it or not, the security of your patient’s health records is...

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What is the Best Data Backup Strategy?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

How to implement the most effective data backup strategy for your healthcare business, with tips on 3-2-1 backup, disaster recovery plans and more.In healthcare, the best data backup strategy is essential for the safety of your patients’ data, their trust ...

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Top 7 Healthcare Cybersecurity and Data Storage Mistakes You Need To Avoid

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Learn about the cybersecurity threats that effect the healthcare industry, get insight into the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity, and understand how your means of data storage can be your best protection… or biggest weakness.Healthcare cybersecur...

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3 Reasons Why Data Backup and Recovery is Absolutely Essential

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Find out why healthcare organizations need data backup and recovery? And what is the best way to put in place your back up plan.What is data backup? Well, the simple answer is this – data backup is the process of making copies of your data and storing thos...

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What is a BAA: Why Partners Need Secure Data Storage Too

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

A business associate agreement (BAA) is a contract that you need with any third party who will have access to your protected health information (PHI).Today, healthcare providers have so much electronic PHI (ePHI) data on their hands that they need to form ...

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How to Use Data Backup and Recovery to Deliver Excellent Service

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

We’ve pulled together some useful tools, blogs and guides to help you unlock additional value from your HIPAA compliant data backup and recovery solution.HIPAA compliance in data backup and recovery isn’t an option when it comes to managing your practice’s...

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How Secure Are Your Data Backup and Recovery Services?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Every HIPAA-compliant business needs a robust and reliable data backup and recovery service. How secure is yours? Read on to find helpful tips!Every HIPAA-compliant business needs a robust and reliable data backup and recovery solution. The healthcare indu...

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How Robust is Your Data Backup and Recovery

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

A reliable automated data backup and recovery solution is a vital tool for all HIPAA-compliant businesses – especially in these unprecedented times when remote work has suddenly become the new normal for millions of workers.When you and your employees work...

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The Ultimate Guide to Secure Messaging: A Therapist’s Perspective

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Do you have patients that text you? If so, read this guide on HIPAA compliant texting for therapists to ensure communications are fully compliant.Therapists and counselors often use texting to stay in contact with their patients, staff and colleagues. Howe...

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How HIPAA Affects Secure File Sharing: Digital Privacy and Security Tips

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Unfortunately, while file sharing medical records with patients seems like the right thing to do, it can violate HIPAA. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s true. As such, HIPAA compliant secure file sharing is a big deal in the medical services industry.A...

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Secure HIPAA Compliant Messaging: What You Need to Know

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Learn about HIPAA compliant texting, why it’s important for your business, and how you can ensure that all of the messages being sent are secure.HIPAA compliant texting is the transmission of information via text messaging that ensures that protected healt...

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The Wild World of HIPAA: What Does It Mean for Data Backup and Recovery

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

HIPAA law and regulations is like a tower of Jenga blocks for your practice. It’s rarely the top block that causes the tower to come crashing down.You know that feeling when you watch your Jenga tower start to wobble and lean, and you know it’s going down?...

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Why Businesses Need to Prepare with Ransomware Protection

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

A Ransomware attack can be extremely costly and in some cases can cost you your business. Learn how to protect yourself against these malicious attacks.Even in the dead of summer, the mere mention of the word “ransomware” can bring a chill to the room. A r...

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The Perfect Data Backup and Recovery Guide For The Imperfect Human

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What if I told you that you’re subconsciously sabotaging your data? Follow our guide to put together the perfect data backup and recovery process.What if I told you that you and your employees are subconsciously sabotaging your data? You’d probably say, “N...

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CDS: Awarded the Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant for Their Data Recovery Software

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Central Data Storage secured a $50,000 Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grant, to bring a new and innovative Data Recovery and Encrypted File Sharing product to market.If you’re a fan of Nebraska small businesses and are looking for a modern way to shiel...

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What is HIPAA Compliant File Sharing & Why Do You Need It?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

What are the benefits of HIPAA compliant file sharing and messaging for your business and data security?HIPAA compliant file sharing and secure messaging is a means of secure communication, where healthcare professionals can easily share electronic protect...

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What Is Differential Data Backup and Why Is It Important?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Data backup is essential for HIPAA covered entities to comply with the regulation. Full back, incremental backup and differential backup strategies explained.Data backup is essential for all HIPAA covered entities to comply with the strict HIPAA Rules for ...

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HIPAA Compliant Data Backup is About More than Software. Here’s Why.

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

We are experts in HIPAA compliant backup and recovery. You get more than a HIPAA Compliant Backup Service provider-you get a business partner!Large or small, all healthcare organizations need to spend time thinking about HIPAA compliant data backup for the...

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Texts, Secure File Sharing, and HIPAA Compliance: What You Need to Know

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

HIPAA covered entities must implement the appropriate safeguards when transmitting ePHI. What does this mean for texts, secure file sharing, and HIPAA compliance?For all HIPAA covered entities, secure file sharing and HIPAA compliance must go hand in hand....

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What are the 3 Types of Data Backup?

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Learn about full, incremental and differential backups. The 3 types of backup strategies you need to know about for a HIPAA compliant backup plan.For HIPAA covered entities, data loss is not an option. Under HIPAA, healthcare organizations and their busine...

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Improving HIPAA Compliance: Understanding PHI with Cloud Data Storage

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

PHI stands for protected health information. Discover how to safeguard PHI and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.All organizations covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are mandated ...

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How to Build an Effective Backup and Recovery Plan

April 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM

A backup and recovery plan can be implemented with minimal cost but offer significant benefits. Here are some best practices for building such a plan.How often have you been told that your data is the most valuable asset of your organization?Businesses are...

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