A dangerous but likely sight in almost any hospital care unit is an unattended computer workstation, accessible by any passerby. If by chance the computer is locked, simply flip over the keyboard and you?ll often find the generic logon ID and password posted on the bottom; a failsafe for all caregivers in the care unit wanting to log on.

Data backup is typically the bane of most IT departments? existence ? a necessary evil, if you will. While it can often be a mundane process that?s a drain on IT resources, it is in fact a vital part of any company?s business continuity or disaster recovery plan, and often having a foolproof backup system in place is essential for complying with regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA.