In a matter of just a few short weeks, we have gone from living how we’ve always lived to changing just about everything we do. Schools are out for weeks if not months. Cruises have stopped sailing, and air transportation may be next. Bars and restaurants are closing, sporting events are nonexistent and so many people are now unemployed.
You’ve built your business. You’re gaining revenue. Business is progressing just as you imagined, and suddenly, the unexpected happens! Your country is placed under a “State of Emergency.” The government is mandating that you, and your employees, stay home and work remotely. Overnight your business is placed at risk.
As a business owner today, you are now facing unprecedented challenges to help deal with the coronavirus pandemic. You are asked to self-isolate and practice social distancing to “flatten the curve.” You are asked to allow your employees to work from home to reduce possible exposure and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Any company that deals with protected health information (PHI) must ensure that all the required physical, network, and process security measures are in place and followed.
In working with federal government contractors every day, we see a lot of questions regarding encryption and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Some may seem basic, but we realize not everyone is an expert in information technology, and many people are trying to tackle this government compliance monster on their own, or with limited resources.
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