Cyber criminals have stolen 143 million credit records in the recent hacking scandal at Equifax. The information that was taken was highly personal information that can be used to trick you. Although the Equifax breach was directed more at individuals, the information acquired can now be used to obtain information to breach your practice.
It is more important than ever to be diligent regarding your data security. Be on the lookout for phishing emails that claim to be from Equifax directing you to check if your data was compromised. If one of your employees receives one of these emails, will he or she be able to recognize it is a scam or a way to breach your system?
CAP provides a CyberRisk policy for all of its members that will assist them if the practice were to experience a data breach. One of the benefits of this policy is access to NAS Cybernet website. This website may be accessed through your CAP membership and provides you with up-to-date information on preventing data breaches as well as access to free online HIPAA training with a certification document to show completion. Additionally, there are classes such as Introduction to Breaches, Data Security Basics, and Social Engineering. You can even assess your Cyber Resilience and get a risk rating with recommendations to improve your security posture. First time users will need to sign up for a free account with your CAP member number as your "Sign Up Code." Once you have registered, you will be able to create username(s) and password(s) for your employee(s).
As the exposure to this type of risk continues to increase, CAP Physicians Insurance Agency, Inc. is here and ready to help answer your questions and guide you. Call one of our insurance professionals at CAP for a free, no- obligation quote for a higher limit policy. The surprise will be how low the cost is for the peace of mind that your practice is covered. You can contact CAP Agency by emailing capagency@CAPphysicians.com or call them at 800-819-0061.