Capture Billing Increases Network Security to Help Protect Patient Records

Washington DC (Vocus) September 9, 2009

Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc., a medical billing and practice management consulting company located outside of Washington, DC, has contracted with Office Defender of Sterling, Virginia to provide network administration services, upgrade network security, streamline encrypted backup procedures and implement disaster recovery protocols.

With new governmental requirements for securing patients protected health information (PHI) and the increased penalties in The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), it has become even more vital for medical billing companies to secure both physical and electronic data. Penalties for willful neglect under the HITECH Act can exceed $ 250,000 for data breaches of PHI.

Our network security and multiple backup systems have always been above the industry standards for healthcare firms, said Manny Oliverez , Director of Operation, but we are now taking it to a much higher level not normally seen in a medical billing company.

Although not required by statue, Capture Billing has also installed closed circuit TV cameras, electronic badge readers for facility access, and enhanced network security that authenticates users with passwords that change every 60 seconds.

To the best of our ability we want to make sure our clients data is secure, stated Oliverez.

Capture Billing, working with Office Defender, will continually review its administrative procedures for establishing and enforcing IT security policies, physical safeguards that protect computers and servers, and technical security that protects data and restricts access to the network to ensure compliance with the Red Flag Rules, HIPAA and HITECH Acts.

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24 Hour Data Recovery Experts Say, Protect Your Data During Tornado Season

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 22, 2011

Historically, tornado season spans from April to June and tornadoes commonly hit an area in the U.S. ranging from northwest Texas across Oklahoma and Kansas, known as tornado alley. But, as this year has shown us, tornadoes can hit anywhere and at any time of year.

24 Hour Data Encourages Regular Back Ups to Protect Data During a Disaster

How can you protect data in the event of a tornado or any natural disaster? Perform regular back-ups of data and follow these tips:

1. Maintain three forms of data backup, including at least one remote back-up that can be accessed over the web.

2. Rely on storage in the cloud so you can access data in the event of an emergency anywhere in the world, from any computer with Internet access;

3. Unplug computers during a storm to prevent damage caused by power surges;

4. Keep the phone number for 24 Hour Data handy for emergency data recovery services, in case a computer can’t access files or the Internet to start the data recovery process online.

Tornadoes Harm Hard Drives, Causing a Need for Data Recovery

A hard drive that’s been knocked around and thrown by tornado winds can suffer shock damage. Floods and heavy rains from thunderstorms associated with twisters can also damage hard drives, as can power surges, often caused when power lines experience tornado force winds or direct contact with a twister. In all these cases, it’s possible that data recovery specialists can recover data through complex physical and logical data recovery.

For businesses ravaged by a tornado, recovering lost data can make the difference between staying in business or closing shop forever. For a family that’s lost their home to a tornado, finding family photos on a recovered hard drive provides a link to the past and hope for the future.

Our data recovery specialists aren’t policemen, firefighters or emergency responders who save lives. We owe those people a huge debt of gratitude for their actions during events like the Joplin tornado, says 24 Hour Data President Sean Wade. But our emergency data recovery services give us a small opportunity to be heroes to business owners and individuals who rely on crucial data stored on computers that may now be damaged to the point where do-it-yourself data recovery just won’t work.

24 Hour Data offers 24/7 Emergency Recovery Service and Fair Pricing

A computer, hard drive or server can be a lifeline to recovering some of what people have lost in a natural disaster, Wade adds. We understand this, and that’s why we pride ourselves on offering round-the-clock 24 Hour Data recovery service, and honest price quotes.

In most cases, 24 Hour Data offers a free diagnostic for data recovery within 24 hours of receiving storage media, including hard drive recovery, RAID recovery, SSD recovery, and Mac recovery. Most data recovery services can be accomplished within 48 hours. And if 24 Hour Data can’t recover lost data, there’s no charge for the service.

24 Hour Data has data recovery specialists standing by to offer data recovery services across the U.S. Call us today at 866-598-DATA to find out more.

About 24 Hour Data – 24 Hour Data, based in Dallas, Texas, is an industry leading data recovery firm specializing in logical and physical recovery of hard disk drives, RAID servers, photos, Macs, flash drives, solid state drives, virtual arrays and more. We understand the human side of the data recovery business, and offer round-the-clock service and a fast and honest estimate, along with data recovery within 48 hours, in most cases. Go to http://www.24hourdata.com to find out more.

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New eMazzanti Technologies Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions Protect Small and Medium Businesses from Hurricane Irene

Hoboken, NJ and New York City, NY (PRWEB) August 27, 2011

If Hurricane Irene didnt destroy your business and all its data, you were either very lucky or very prepared. eMazzanti Technologies, an IT support and computer network managment expert servicing the greater New York City area announces two new data backup solutions: eCare Advanced Backup Client (ABC) for small companies with basic disaster recovery and business continuity backup needs and eCare Advanced Backup System (ABS), for larger businesses that need fast recovery capabilities.

Hurricane Irene is a wakeup call for many business owners who have not properly protected their data, noted Jennifer Mazzanti, president eMazzanti Technologies. We have two new solutions to make customers confident their businesses will continue uninterrupted regardless of the type of disaster.

Recovery Options to Meet Every Size Business

eMazzanti Technologies has two robust business continuity/disaster recovery solutions:

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Entry Control Solutions from Smarter Security Used to Protect New Vocus Headquarters Building

Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2012

Smarter Security, Inc., provider of premium, innovative entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced that Vocus recently deployed Fastlane GlassGate 200 optical turnstiles in the main lobby of the companys new headquarters building in Beltsville, Maryland. To further secure the building, Vocus also placed Smarter Securitys Door Detective on all exterior doors to more effectively secure every passageway into the building. The recently-opened global headquarters for Vocus is a one-of-a-kind building with a town-style setting that elevates aesthetics and convenience for employees.

We wanted a higher level of security in our new headquarters and our executive leadership emphasized the importance of choosing solutions that are elegant, seamless and offer solid control over access, said Ryan Rohaley, Vice President of Technology Operations for Vocus. We liked the features of Smarter Securitys Fastlane GlassGate 200 and the ease with which the turnstiles integrated with our access control and monitoring systems. The sleekness of the turnstile design was also a big factor it fit into the vision for our new building. Both the GlassGate optical turnstiles and the Door Detective units have been beneficial for enhancing our building security.

Vocus installed two lanes of Smarter Securitys GlassGate 200 turnstiles with 4-foot high barriers in the main lobby of the companys headquarters. The company chose GlassGate because it provides a sizeable visual deterrent and has barrier gates that move in a familiar door-like motion. Six doors on the perimeter of the building used by Vocus employees are further protected with Smarter Securitys Door Detective tailgate detection system. The door-mounted units alarm any attempts by unauthorized individuals to tailgate into the building behind Vocus staff or enter through an open door as employees are leaving. Installed near work areas throughout the building, Vocus selected Door Detective CL because of its elegant design and use of status indicator lights.

Were pleased that our access control solutions were selected by Vocus to play an important part in securing the companys unique headquarters building, said Jeff Brown, CEO of Smarter Security. Its clear that Vocus cares greatly about its employees, and providing them a secure work environment with security solutions that are unobtrusive reflects this value. Our GlassGate and Door Detective products are a perfect fit as the company blends high security with small footprints and premium aesthetics.

Fastlane GlassGate 200 is one of several speedgate models offered by Smarter Security to help automate and strengthen lobby security. The company also offers barrier-arm models and pure optical turnstiles with no barriers. Smarter Securitys Door Detective CL is the companys premium tailgate detection model, and is designed to work with an access control system to force all individuals passing through an access-controlled door to present authorization. Door Detective can be used on interior and exterior doors.

The design of Vocuss new 93,000 square foot corporate campus aims to bring previously dispersed employees together and foster greater interaction. Called Vocus Town, the building has a town-style setting with a Main Street theme, off of which conference rooms and other corporate areas are located and designed to resemble storefronts, such as a caf

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Protect America Hires Scott Fleming As Executive Vice President

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) August 01, 2012

Protect America is excited to welcome its newest team member Scott Fleming, as the companys Executive Vice President.

Fleming has spent the last seven years working as a vice president and general manager of sales for wireless Internet provider Clearwire. In this capacity, Fleming was instrumental in Clearwires dramatic retail growth while launching the nations first 4G network. With his new role as Executive Vice President of Protect America, Fleming will develop new channels of distribution for Protect Americas monitored self-installed wireless home security systems.

The wireless home security and automation segment of the Security Industry is growing rapidly; Im excited to be a part of a company that has positioned its self as a major player. I look forward to my role in guiding this company through its future growth. Fleming said.

A graduate of the University of Missouri in St. Louis, Fleming has been in sales for over 15 years. His extensive record and experience in developing new channels of distribution makes Fleming the ideal choice for Protect America.

We are confident in the addition of Scott Fleming to our Team. Scotts skills and abilities as an innovative leader will help take us to the next level as our business grows. said Thad Paschall, CEO and founder of Protect America.

About Protect America, Inc.

Founded in 1992 by Thad Paschall, Protect America is one of the nations largest home security companies. A pioneer of the monitored self- installed wireless home security system, Protect America has over 130,000 successful self installs. Protect America provides interactive security, video and automation services that allow home owners to monitor and control their home via web-enabled devices such as tablets and smart phones. Protect America is dedicated to providing reliable and affordable home security thats within the reach of any household budget.

Protect America Hires Scott Fleming As Executive Vice President

Net2Vault Launches A New Cloud Backup Solution To Protect Customer Data Built On NetApp

(PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Net2Vault, a leader in the enterprise cloud backup and disaster recovery market, today announced the availability of a new cloud backup and recovery solution based on the NetApp

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Digitalrep Upgrades its Infrastructure to Protect Against Disasters

Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

Digitalrep LLC announced today that is has made significant infrastructure upgrades, together with new cloud services that further improve the companys capability to store and secure its customers critical data with great efficiency and particularly, in the case of a disaster that could cause a long term electrical outage or destroy a facility.

Natural disasters can cause disruption to any business to all or part of any organizations operations, affecting an immediate loss of important data, revenue, or both. The sheer magnitude of recent disasters, including floods, wind storms, and the like has demonstrated that many companies are simply unprepared, and has helped drive a fundamental re-thinking of comprehensive disaster recovery and continuity plans throughout the industry.

Digitalrep recently deployed the Hewlett-Packard Companys Systems Insight Manager in all of its servers HP Proliants which enables the company to proactively monitor server health, and to identify predictive failures before they actually happen. Other investments made recently by Digitalrep include the launch of its Data Center II (DC2), a hot co-location site 200 miles from the companys primary data center in downtown Portland. DC2 is always poised to step in as a backup for the companys primary facility, in case of any physical plant issue there and ensures that Digitalrep customers wont miss a beat, should a switch over be required.

We believe that security is the key to everything we do for our customers, said John Meaney, President at Digitalrep. Beyond viruses and hackers, which are, of course important security for our customers extends to our ability to function flawlessly in the event of an unplanned disaster of any proportion. The investments weve made over the last few months ensure our ability to do just that.

Digitalrep runs a best practices environment, utilizing the best new technologies, its own experience, and knowledge to comprehend every potential problem that might arise, providing Digitalreps customers with the security and knowledge that the information technology infrastructure running their businesses is the most secure and most advanced available.

About Digitalrep LLC.

Digitalrep, the company that turns data into decisions, is the first to deliver an affordable solution for same store analysis in category management to both retailers and CPG companies. The company was founded in 1999 in Portland, Oregon.

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With the latest innovations and introductions to technology, people are increasingly benefitting and want to get the most out of them. In fact, a Wi-Fi network has been the latest demand for every laptop and smart phone user. The ultimate benefit we get from the Wi-Fi network is that we can get the fastest browsing and usage of internet applications. But this advantage involves some kinds of risks which affect the cyber security of your computer or online world. Today’s Wi-Fi networking products are sometimes unable to help the user get relief from online hacking and virus attacks. With wireless network security services you can save your time and get an effective solution for the safety of your computer and can make more efficient use of internet applications. Internet security is the basic necessity of any server and helps in detecting unauthenticated elements that try to penetrate your accounts, emails or online world. Important tips essential for every Wi-Fi user wanting to improve network security on a wireless connection are mentioned below: Change the default administrator username and password Every home Wi-Fi network has an access point or router which controls the setting. Manufacturers provide some web pages that allow the owners to enter into the user’s network, address and account information. These web tools can be protected by the login screen to allow only the rightful owner to work with it. By changing its settings, you can easily prohibit hackers from misusing your control panel to extract information. Get WPA/WEP encryption Encryption is a technology that scrambles the messages sent over wireless networks and makes them temporarily unreadable. Pick the strongest form of encryption that is compatible with your wireless network. Since all Wi-Fi devices on your network must share identical encryption, you need to find the “lowest common denominator” setting. Avoid auto connect to open Wi-Fi networks When you connect to an open Wi-Fi network, your computer is exposed to security risks. Although most computers have an available setting that allows these connections to be processed automatically without bothering the user, the user should disable this setting to prevent unauthorized connection to his network. Use firewalls for every computer and router The latest network routers have built-in firewall capabilities with the option of disabling them. These firewalls are very essential for wireless network security since the firewalls installed can provide you with regular alerts and notifications in case of any unidentified software heading your way. It also scans incoming and outgoing emails to check for viruses, spam and hacking attempts. Therefore, for extra protection, consider installing and running personal firewall software on each computer connected to the router. By following these important tips, you can prevent your computer and router from being hijacked by hackers. With the benefits of the best network security tools, you can prevent unauthorized persons from getting into your Wi-Fi traffic. Search online to find the best network security tool for the ultimate wireless network security. Internet security is of great concern in this era of electronic theft. Firewall is an amazing feature and is capable of protecting the network from any unauthorized connection. Dynamic intrusion detection system gives a better solution to safeguard your computer network. By using high quality firewall security or network security software you can get guaranteed security against illicit threats and get guaranteed safety against any illicit security threat. Related Phone And Data Network Installation Articles How to Protect Your Personal Data on A Wi-Fi Network

With the latest innovations and introductions to technology, people are increasingly benefitting and want to get the most out of them. In fact, a Wi-Fi network has been the latest demand for every laptop and smart phone user. The ultimate benefit we get from the Wi-Fi network is that we can get the fastest browsing and usage of internet applications. But this advantage involves some kinds of risks which affect the cyber security of your computer or online world.

Today’s Wi-Fi networking products are sometimes unable to help the user get relief from online hacking and virus attacks. With wireless network security services you can save your time and get an effective solution for the safety of your computer and can make more efficient use of internet applications.

Internet security is the basic necessity of any server and helps in detecting unauthenticated elements that try to penetrate your accounts, emails or online world. Important tips essential for every Wi-Fi user wanting to improve network security on a wireless connection are mentioned below:

Change the default administrator username and password

Every home Wi-Fi network has an access point or router which controls the setting. Manufacturers provide some web pages that allow the owners to enter into the user’s network, address and account information. These web tools can be protected by the login screen to allow only the rightful owner to work with it. By changing its settings, you can easily prohibit hackers from misusing your control panel to extract information.

Get WPA/WEP encryption

Encryption is a technology that scrambles the messages sent over wireless networks and makes them temporarily unreadable.

Pick the strongest form of encryption that is compatible with your wireless network. Since all Wi-Fi devices on your network must share identical encryption, you need to find the “lowest common denominator” setting.

Avoid auto connect to open Wi-Fi networks

When you connect to an open Wi-Fi network, your computer is exposed to security risks. Although most computers have an available setting that allows these connections to be processed automatically without bothering the user, the user should disable this setting to prevent unauthorized connection to his network.

Use firewalls for every computer and router

The latest network routers have built-in firewall capabilities with the option of disabling them. These firewalls are very essential for wireless network security since the firewalls installed can provide you with regular alerts and notifications in case of any unidentified software heading your way. It also scans incoming and outgoing emails to check for viruses, spam and hacking attempts. Therefore, for extra protection, consider installing and running personal firewall software on each computer connected to the router.

By following these important tips, you can prevent your computer and router from being hijacked by hackers. With the benefits of the best network security tools, you can prevent unauthorized persons from getting into your Wi-Fi traffic. Search online to find the best network security tool for the ultimate wireless network security.
 

Internet security is of great concern in this era of electronic theft. Firewall is an amazing feature and is capable of protecting the network from any unauthorized connection. Dynamic intrusion detection system gives a better solution to safeguard your computer network. By using high quality firewall security or network security software you can get guaranteed security against illicit threats and get guaranteed safety against any illicit security threat.

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