PRESS RELEASE
Contact: John Schelewitz
Phone: (480) 663-3225
E-mail: John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com
Website: www.ecfirst.com
NEWPORT BEACH CA USA -- HIT/HIPAA UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- JUNE 8, 2012: Assigned Security Responsibility is a Standard defined in the HIPAA Security Rule. It requires an organization to:
Identify the security official who is responsible for the development and implementation of the policies and procedures required by this subpart for the entity.
Like other compliance regulations in the area of information security, an organization must identify who is this key individual. Further, responsibilities associated with this role need to be documented and communicated as appropriate.
To enable your organization to better address this requirement, ecfirst provides expertise to serve as an organization's virtual Information Security Officer (ISO). In the role of a virtual ISO, ecfirst enables an organization to address responsibilities in areas such as (and not limited to):
- Development and update of information privacy and security policies
- Serve as advisor to senior management ad the Board on information security, privacy and compliance mandates
- Leadership in incident response and breach readiness activities
- Guidance on technologies such as security controls and other capabilities
- Training to members of the workforce, including management on compliance and security
- Assist in investigating potential security violations, and recommend or document appropriate action
- Communicate with vendors on compliance and security related issues and matters
- Review solution options in areas such as to encryption, two-factor authentication, firewall systems/DMZ, and other security controls
- Manage remediation priorities for HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, HITECH and more
Discuss how ecfirst can serve as your organization's virtual ISO. call John Schelewitz at (480) 663-3225 or email at John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com.
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ON-DEMAND SECURITY & COMPLIANCE RESOURCES AVAILABLE!
ecfirst can provide Project Managers and information security as well as compliance resources for your initiatives - to advise, guide and implement your plans and activities. Compliment your team with ecfirst project management and security staffing resources to meet your short term and long term requirements. The ecfirst On-Demand Program starts with a commitment of consulting time @ 40 hours or more with no short term or long term commitments - and flat rate pricing of $199 or lower.
MANAGED COMPLIANCE SERVICES PROGRAM (MCSP)
ecfirst is the first organization in the industry to introduce an optional Managed Compliance Services Program (MCSP) that addresses HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security and HITECH Act mandates over a 36-month period based on a fixed monthly fee for a specified combination of services. Services also provided for PCI DSS, ISO 27000, as well as business continuity (development of Business Impact Analysis and Disaster Recovery Plan).
CHP & CSCS = 2 HIGHLY VALUED CREDENTIALS
The CHP and CSCS certification programs are now scheduled in several cities across the USA. Next scheduled dates include Chicago and San Diego. Or, bring the CHP or CSCS Program to your site.
CHP PROGRAM
Classes scheduled in multiple cities across the USA
Learn about key aspects of the HIPAA regulation including Transactions and Code Sets, Identifiers, Privacy and Security. Step through new requirements related to the HITECH Act. This is an exceptional program delivered by Lorna Waggoner, a HIPAA expert. To register, visit www.HIPAAAcademy.Net.
CSCS PROGRAM
Classes scheduled in multiple cities across the USA
To attend the only certification program in the industry that addresses PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27002, HIPAA, FISMA, and other information security regulations, please register at www.ecfirst.com, and click on the CSCS Program. The CSCS Program is presented by compliance and cyber security experts. CSCS is the world's first program focused on regulatory compliance and cyber security. To register, visit www.ecfirst.com.
ABOUT ecfirst - GOLD STANDARD FOR HIPAA/HITECH COMPLIANCE
ecfirst, home of the HIPAA Academy, delivers deep expertise to healthcare covered entities, business associates and Personal Health Record (PHR) vendors with its full suite of services that include:
- Risk analysis and technical vulnerability assessment
- On-Demand Compliance Services (Experienced a breach? Need to encrypt laptops, ecfirst can help)
- Contingency Planning/Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Social Engineering
- Managed Compliance Services Program (MCSP)
With over 1,600 clients since 1999 and recognized as an Inc. 500 firm - America's fastest growing Top 500 privately held business in its 1st year of eligibility, ecfirst has enabled hundreds of organizations all across the United States and abroad, achieve and maintain compliance with regulations and standards that impact their business. ecfirst is Minority Business Enterprise Certified and accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
For a customized proposal or for a private Webcast on HIPAA or HITECH compliance mandates, please contact John Schelewitz at John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com or at (480) 663-3225.
