Security

HIPAA Related Products and Services
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires covered entities to "conduct an accurate and thorough assessment of the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information held by the covered entity." Most covered entities will have until April 21, 2005 to comply. Are you ready? Shaffer

Computer Services' Certified HIPAA Professionals are trained to help your organization address security compliance through a stepped approach of awareness, assessment and action focused on the security gaps identified. Shaffer Computer Services offers the following products and services to address HIPAA compliance: HIPAA Security Assessment We hope you'll turn to us for your HIPAA security compliance needs. The first step in determining your security compliance program is our comprehensive security assessment service. This service was developed from years of experience implementing network and server-based security solutions in a wide range of IT enterprises. Our approach is based on a five-layer process, tightly integrated with our client's environment and needs:

- Increase security awareness as it relates to business objectives
- Assess the current state of security - what is protected and what is not
- Develop a comprehensive policy and authorization levels
- Implement an enterprise-wide security solution
- Hand-off to your technical staff HIPAA Security Software Solutions

Shaffer Computer Services implements and supports solutions designed to address HIPAA security compliance including Symantec Corporation's Enterprise Security Module with HIPAA Module as well as other HIPAA specific software. IT Managed Services for HIPAA Compliance If your organization lacks the technical resources to implement a HIPAA security compliance program, Shaffer Computer Services can help. Our technicians and engineers are trained experts with ndustry certifications. They share information and knowledge, giving you access to literally dozens of technical experts. And, our flexible outsourcing services are designed to meet any level of need, whether you require fulltime assistance or just a few hours per week. Experienced, Professional Security Staff Shaffer Computer Services has the experience and know-how needed to address the complex issues presented by the HIPAA security regulations. Many Shaffer Computer Services consultants hold high-level enterprise security certifications and have undergone specialized HIPAA training.