Are you concerned with compliance to HIPAA or PCI standards? Do you want to be certain that you are protecting your network and client information as much as possible? If so (and of course you do), a Visitor Log is an all-important yet simple component of your security efforts.
The PCI and HIPAA Standards REQUIRE detailed records (Name, in date/time, out date/time, company represented, purpose of visit, etc.) when secure areas are accessed. They also require that badges be issued to the visitor and in some cases; the visitor is to be escorted while they are on-site.
Whenever we are working with a new / prospective client and we are not asked to sign-in to review their systems and network, we are certain to provide this security "gem" to them free of charge!
One of the most frequent responses is that they "have a security system and have no need for the log." Only after explaining that their system has limited video/audio storage capacity or pointing out that maybe there isn't sufficient coverage (cameras) do they begin to consider using a written log.
"Back in the day" almost every employer I worked for required that anyone who was not a staff member had to "sign in at the front office." This included deliveries, repair vendors, etc. No more.
I think we've become so focused on using tech to solve our problems we (in many cases) can't see the "forest through the trees."
Whether you are a business owner, manager or staff member (or perhaps you provide services to businesses) if visitors aren't required to sign in - change your procedures ASAP (or encourage your client to do so!)
How can we help? For a limited time Level 1 Compliance is offering a complimentary External Vulnerability Scan (E.V.S) with a detailed report. If you would like to have your network scanned (E.V.S.) reach out to me directly at 01 (480) 766-6188 or by e-mail at [email protected]. (Limit to 1 business, 1 location and 1 IP Address per complimentary scan, please.)
Already receiving scheduled scans? Feel free to have L1C perform an external vulnerability scan just the same to verify what you already receive.
Remember: If you are not signing in (or requiring others to sign in), you are running an unnecessary risk!
Thank you for your time,
Edward "Ed" Kopp / Level 1 Compliance, LLC / Partner
Phone: (480) 766-6188
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.level1compliance.com
The PCI and HIPAA Standards REQUIRE detailed records (Name, in date/time, out date/time, company represented, purpose of visit, etc.) when secure areas are accessed. They also require that badges be issued to the visitor and in some cases; the visitor is to be escorted while they are on-site.
Whenever we are working with a new / prospective client and we are not asked to sign-in to review their systems and network, we are certain to provide this security "gem" to them free of charge!
One of the most frequent responses is that they "have a security system and have no need for the log." Only after explaining that their system has limited video/audio storage capacity or pointing out that maybe there isn't sufficient coverage (cameras) do they begin to consider using a written log.
"Back in the day" almost every employer I worked for required that anyone who was not a staff member had to "sign in at the front office." This included deliveries, repair vendors, etc. No more.
I think we've become so focused on using tech to solve our problems we (in many cases) can't see the "forest through the trees."
Whether you are a business owner, manager or staff member (or perhaps you provide services to businesses) if visitors aren't required to sign in - change your procedures ASAP (or encourage your client to do so!)
How can we help? For a limited time Level 1 Compliance is offering a complimentary External Vulnerability Scan (E.V.S) with a detailed report. If you would like to have your network scanned (E.V.S.) reach out to me directly at 01 (480) 766-6188 or by e-mail at [email protected]. (Limit to 1 business, 1 location and 1 IP Address per complimentary scan, please.)
Already receiving scheduled scans? Feel free to have L1C perform an external vulnerability scan just the same to verify what you already receive.
Remember: If you are not signing in (or requiring others to sign in), you are running an unnecessary risk!
Thank you for your time,
Edward "Ed" Kopp / Level 1 Compliance, LLC / Partner
Phone: (480) 766-6188
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.level1compliance.com