Case Study: California Department of Developmental Services achieves HIPAA compliance and faster reporting with Visual Click Software

California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Centers Rely on DSMETER to Meet HIPAA Compliance Requirements and Secure Enterprise Data

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) centers needed a better way to meet HIPAA compliance requirements, monitor network activity, and secure sensitive enterprise data. Their existing Novell/NetWare-based reporting and auditing processes were too cumbersome and time-consuming, especially for tracking logins, file access, and possible security breaches. Visual Click Software’s DSMETER for NetWare was selected to address these needs.

Visual Click Software implemented DSMETER to help DDS centers audit access, monitor intruders and unusual logins, and quickly identify file deletions, modifications, and permissions issues. The results included major time savings and easier reporting: tasks that once took days could be completed in minutes, and staff could narrow searches without reviewing all server logs. The solution also improved compliance readiness and helped DDS demonstrate due diligence for future HIPAA audits.

California Department of Developmental Services

Raghbir Sangha

Associate Information Systems Analyst