Introduction Information assurance (IA) refers to the protection of information systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non‑repudiation. In modern organizations, leaders must comply with a wide range of laws and standards governing data collection, storage, and use. These laws protect sensitive information such as health records, financial data, educational records, and payment card […]

When an organizations collects information on their customers, organization leaders need to ensure compliance with information assurance (IA) laws. There are multiple laws associated with different types of organizational data: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Sarbanes Oxley, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Data Breach Disclosure Laws, Federal Information Security Modernization Act […]

Too often, managers and information workers are constrained by data that cannot be trusted. It is incomplete, out of context, outdated, inaccurate, inaccessible, or so overwhelming that it requires weeks to analyze. In those situations, the decision maker faces too much uncertainty to make intelligent business decisions. Knowing the characteristics of information and understanding which […]

Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. […]

It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent substance abuse issues, […]