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Cisco ASA Firewalls

Tech20202020-09-11T12:51:18+00:00Categories: Anti-malware & Firewalls, Network Security|Tags: Anti-malware, ASA, ASA 5505, ASA 5510, ASA 5525, ASA 5540, ASA 5550, ASA 5580, ASA 5580 -20, ASA 5580 -40, cisco, concurrent session, DMZ, Firewall, hardware firewall, High Availability, IDS, intrusion prevention systems, IPS, IPsec, Network Security, Next-Generation Firewall, Phishing Attack, Security Context, SSL, Throughput, virtual interface, VLAN, VPN|

This post is about Cisco Firewalls. It aggregates available information from datasheets published by Cisco. The ASA in Cisco ASA stands for Adaptive Security Appliance. We suggest that you read the following two posts before continuing to read this post: All Things about Firewall Hardware Firewalls In fact, Cisco ASA is a security device that combines [...]

Network Monitoring Tools: Veaam ONE

Tech20202020-09-26T09:04:00+00:00Categories: Network Monitoring, Network Security|Tags: cyber crime, cyber security, CyberSecurity, Data monitoring, Data Protection, Information security, Intelligent Diagnostics, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Veaam ONE|

So far, we have introduced and reviewed several software packages for network monitoring in our posts. In this post, we are going to discuss another powerful software package: Veeam ONE. Veeam ONE, part of Veeam Availability Suite, provides comprehensive monitoring and analytics for your backup, virtual and physical environments. Veeam ONE enables real-time monitoring, business [...]

How to Comply with PCI DSS

Tech20202020-09-09T06:59:01+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: AOC, Approved Scanning Vendor, Attestation of Compliance, AVS, cyber security, CyberSecurity, Data Security, info security, Information security, Network Security, PCI DSS, QSA, Qualified Security Assessor, Remediate, Report on Compliance, ROC, Scanning vendor, system security|

This post presents How to comply with PCI DSS. This article is a summary from of the pcisecuritystandards.org website. With the following link: PCI DSS Quick Reference Guide For more info please refer to pcisecuritystandards.org We recommend you that before continuing, read this post. Each payment card brand maintains its own separate compliance enforcement programs [...]

Security Controls and Processes for PCI DSS Requirements

Tech20202020-09-09T07:03:35+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: : Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software or programs, : Restrict physical access to cardholder data, cardholder data, Develop and maintain secure systems and applications, Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, Identify and authenticate access to system components, Information security, Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data, PCI Data Security Standard, PCI DSS, Protect stored cardholder data, public networks, Regularly test security systems and processes, Security Controls|

We already have a post called PCI-DSS that you can read it here. Now, in this post, we are going to get acquainted with the security controls and processes required for a PCI-DSS implementation. This post presents the objectives of PCI DSS and related 12 requirements. This article is a summary from of the pcisecuritystandards.org [...]

HIPAA Privacy Rule- Part 3

Tech20202020-09-09T07:04:00+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: Administrative Requirements, Affiliated Covered Entity, Civil Money Penalties, Covered Entities With Multiple Covered Functions, Criminal Penalties, Data Safeguards, Documentation and Record Retention, Enforcement and Penalties for Noncompliance, Fully-Insured Group Health Plan Exception, Group Health Plan disclosures to Plan Sponsors, Health Security, HIPAA, HIPAA Administrative Requirements, HIPAA Privacy Rule, Hybrid Entity, Information security, Organizational Options, Organized Health Care Arrangement, Personal Representatives and Minors, Retaliation and Waiver, State Law|

This post is a summary of key elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and disclosed. This article is a summary from of the hhs.gov website. With the following link: Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule For more info please refer [...]

HIPAA Privacy Rule- Part 2

Tech20202020-09-09T07:05:00+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: Authorized Uses and Disclosures, Confidential Communications Requirements, Disclosures and Requests for Disclosures, Disclosures to the Minimum Necessary, Health Security, HIPAA, HIPAA Privacy Rule, Information security, Limiting Uses, Notice and Other Individual Rights, Reasonable Reliance|

This post is a summary of key elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and disclosed. This article is a summary from of the hhs.gov website. With the following link: Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule For more info please refer [...]

HIPAA Privacy Rule- Part 1

Tech20202020-09-09T07:05:18+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: Business Associate Contract, Business Associate Defined, De-Identified Health Information, Essential Government Functions, Health Care Clearinghouses, Health care operations, Health Care Providers, Health Oversight Activities, Health Plan, HIPAA, HIPAA Privacy Rule, Judicial and Administrative Proceedings, Payment, protected health information, Required Disclosures, Treatment|

This post is a summary of key elements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and disclosed. This article is a summary from of the hhs.gov website. With the following link: Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule For more info please refer [...]

HIPAA Series Security Standards: Implementation for the Small Provider

Tech20202020-09-09T07:06:28+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: Access Control, Business Associate Contracts and Other Arrangements, Device and Media Controls, Facility Access Controls, HIPAA, HIPAA Security Standards, Implementation for the Small Provider, Person or Entity Authentication, Security Awareness and Training, SECURITY MANAGEMENT PROCESS, Transmission Security, WORKFORCE SECURITY, Workstation Use|

In this post we are going to talk about Implementation for the Small Provider. This post is the seventh post in the HIPAA series. This series of posts is called the HIPAA Series. The series will contain seven post: Security 101 for Covered Entities Security Standards: Administrative Safeguards Security Standards: Physical Safeguards Security Standards: technical [...]

HIPAA Series – Basics of Risk Analysis and Risk Management

Tech20202020-09-09T07:06:41+00:00Categories: Network Compliances, Network Security|Tags: Assess current security measures, Determine the level of risk, Determine the likelihood of threat occurrence, Determine the potential impact of threat occurrence, Develop and Implement a Risk Management Plan, EPHI, Evaluate and Maintain Security Measures, Gather data, HIPPA, Identify and document potential threats and vulnerabilities, Identify security measures and finalize documentation, Identify the scope of the analysis, Implement Security Measures, National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, PHI, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Threat, Vulnerability|

HIPAA Series - Basics of Risk Analysis and Risk Management In this post we are going to talk about Basics of Risk Analysis and Risk Management. This post is the sixth post in the HIPAA series. This series of posts is called the HIPAA Series. The series will contain seven post: Security 101 for Covered [...]