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Sara Companions Home Care Agency Cybersecurity Alert and Staff Guidance
Regarding Heightened Threats from the Israel–Iran Conflict
Date: July 2, 2025
To: All Sara Companions Staff From: Stacey White, RN, DPS Subject: Important Cybersecurity Awareness and Response Plan

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1. Why This Matters – Due to rising tensions and cyber activity linked to the Israel–Iran conflict, security experts warn that healthcare and home care providers are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. Threats include: • Phishing emails designed to steal passwords. • Ransomware attacks locking or destroying patient data. • Fraudulent payment instructions. As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to protect sensitive client information, maintain trust, and ensure service continuity. Please Initial your acknowledgement.

2. Your Responsibilities as a Sara Companions Employee – All staff must take these critical precautions right now: Be alert for suspicious emails or messages: • Do not click on unexpected links or attachments. • Verify any request for client data or payment details—call first. • Report suspicious emails immediately. Use strong, secure passwords: • Never share your passwords with anyone. • Change weak or reused passwords. • Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) where required. Secure your work devices: • Lock your computer or tablet when unattended. • Keep antivirus software up to date. • Only use agency-approved systems for client records or scheduling. Protect client data: • Never save client details to personal devices or email accounts. • Always follow Sara Companions policies for charting and documentation. Please initial acknowledgement.

3. Sara Companions Agency Response Plan (General) We want you to know how the agency is responding: • Heightened Monitoring: Our IT support team is watching for unusual activity. • System Updates: We are ensuring all systems and software are current and secure. • Backup Protection: Client records and essential systems are backed up securely. • Staff Training: Additional cybersecurity training may be assigned. Participation is mandatory. Please initial.

4. Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (What to Do) – If you see or suspect anything unusual, you must act immediately: Report It Immediately: • Call or email Mr. White and Fortune • Include details (email, device behavior, what you clicked, etc.). Contain It: • Stop using the affected device. • Disconnect it from Wi-Fi if instructed. • Don’t attempt to fix it yourself. Cooperate Fully: • Our team will investigate, contain, and recover. • You may be asked questions about your recent activity. Confidentiality: • Do not discuss cybersecurity incidents with clients, vendors, or on social media. • Only agency leadership will handle external communications about any incident. Please initial.

5. Your Next Steps – Review and acknowledge this policy by July 3, 2025 by replying to this email. Complete any assigned cybersecurity training. Make sure you know how to reach our IT/Security contact quickly. Please initial.

6. Who to Contact – If you have questions or need to report suspicious activity: Fortune White ext. 901 or Mr. White ext. 102 irwin@saracompanions.com and irwinw@saracompanions.com [Link to Sara Companions Policies or Staff Resources] Thank you for your commitment to protecting our clients, staff, and reputation. Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility at Sara Companions Home Care Agency. Stacey L. White, RN, DPS Sara Companions HomeCare Agency. Please initial.

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Cybersecurity Alert and Staff Guidance

Sara Companions Home Care Agency Cybersecurity Alert and Staff Guidance
Regarding Heightened Threats from the Israel–Iran Conflict
Date: July 2, 2025
To: All Sara Companions Staff From: Stacey White, RN, DPS Subject: Important Cybersecurity Awareness and Response Plan

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Sara Companions Home Care Agency Cybersecurity Alert and Staff Guidance
Regarding Heightened Threats from the Israel–Iran Conflict
Date: July 2, 2025
To: All Sara Companions Staff From: Stacey White, RN, DPS Subject: Important Cybersecurity Awareness and Response Plan