StrikeForce Begins Process to Become HIPAA Compliant as it Continues to See Demand Surge in Healthcare

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StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SFOR) has announced plans to become HIPAA compliant for its SafeVChat™ secure video conferencing solutions aimed at the healthcare sector. CEO Mark L. Kay stated that they expect to achieve compliance within a month. The demand for SafeVChat has surged among hospitals and clinics due to increasing concerns about protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). The platform is uniquely designed with a 'zero trust' approach, ensuring robust security against unauthorized data access, which has become critical as telehealth continues to expand.

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• Initiated steps for HIPAA compliance, expected in about a month.
• Increased demand for SafeVChat within healthcare, with new hospitals and clinics evaluating the service.

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EDISON, N.J., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SFOR), a cyber security company that provides next-gen cyber, data protection & Secure Video Conferencing solutions for consumers, healthcare, SMB’s & government agencies, announced today that they have started the process to become HIPAA compliant amidst the demand surge for their SafeVChat™ secure video conferencing solutions within the healthcare industry.

“HIPAA is made up of a set of regulatory standards governing the security, privacy, and integrity of sensitive healthcare data called protected health information (PHI),” says Mark L. Kay, CEO of StrikeForce. “If vendors who service healthcare clients come into contact with PHI in any way, those vendors must be HIPAA compliant. That’s why I am extremely pleased to announce that we are taking all necessary steps to achieve HIPAA compliance. We expect to be compliant in about a month or more.”

“Protecting ePHI data (electronic protected health information) is both necessary & required in today’s digital world, especially given the huge increase to use video conferencing services like StrikeForce’s SafeVchat,” says Christopher Cassar, Principal CMC Data Networks. “SafeVchat meets the needs of security-minded users who now have more concerns than ever over privacy, data accessibility, and the threat of hacks and cyber-attacks,” says Kay.

“Over the last three months new hospitals & clinics have signed-up to evaluate SafeVchat,” says Mark L. Kay, CEO of StrikeForce, “and just about every one of them have told us that they recognize the need for extra measures to prevent unauthorized data access, and SafeVchat is a critical component of their strategy.”

“Many companies have taken steps to create cyber protection in core functions like their data centers, cloud and endpoints, but hackers look for the forgotten areas that are the perfect ‘secret-doorways’ into an organization’s inner sanctum. Turns out most video conferencing platforms are not built with Cyber Security as a primary building block and therefore, could present an unwanted opening for bad actors. SafeVchat is the only purpose-built ‘zero trust’ platform designed to authenticate every user, all the time,” said Kay. 

To learn more about SafeVchat, go to: www.safevchat.com.

About StrikeForce Technologies Inc.
StrikeForce Technologies helps to prevent Cyber theft and data security breaches for consumers, corporations, and government agencies. It provides powerful two-factor, “Out-of-Band” authentication, keystroke encryption along with mobile solutions. StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: SFOR) is headquartered in Edison, N.J., and can be reached at www.strikeforcetech.com or by phone at (732) 661-9641 or toll-free at (866) 787-4542.

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StrikeForce contact:
Mark Kay, CEO
Marklkay@strikeforcetech.com
(732) 661-9641

FAQ

What is StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. doing to meet HIPAA compliance?

StrikeForce Technologies, Inc. is taking necessary steps to become HIPAA compliant for its SafeVChat™ video conferencing solutions, expected to be completed in about a month.

Why is HIPAA compliance important for StrikeForce's SafeVChat?

HIPAA compliance is essential for StrikeForce's SafeVChat as it ensures the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI) shared during video conferencing in the healthcare sector.

What demand is there for SafeVChat from healthcare providers?

There has been a surge in demand for SafeVChat from hospitals and clinics needing enhanced measures to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive healthcare data.

How does SafeVChat ensure cyber security?

SafeVChat is built with a 'zero trust' model, authenticating every user consistently to protect against unauthorized data access, which is critical in the current digital landscape.