![]() If you are using an earlier version of Internet Explorer, you are NOT HIPAA compliant, and your devices are now a major security risk. This means that everyone needs to upgrade to Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge or another browser as soon as possible. With this change, Microsoft announced that as of January 12, 2016, “Only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical supports and security updates.” They explained that, “Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Internet Explorer, and will continue to receive security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.” With Microsoft 10’s release, they have completely redesigned their browser platform and moved to Microsoft Edge. But, in this instance, it is VERY important for your HIPAA security that you upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer, NOW! Why is Microsoft Discontinuing Support for Internet Explorer? Upgrade one thing and it all comes down like a house of cards. We know how you feel – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – especially when it comes to your software. This means someone found a vulnerability in their program, and your server or workstation is a sitting duck. How important are those patches anyway? Well, if a software company has taken the time to send you a security patch, it’s pretty important. You have to budget time to download the patch and then your system is out of commission for 30 minutes to an hour, and what do you get? Another patch. Upgrading software is a pain! Updates seem to pop up at the most inopportune time.
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