October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we have been spotlighting cybersecurity in healthcare. We continue with healthcare cybersecurity reports and surveys from HIMSS, CISA, HIPAA Journal and NCC Group.
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By Michelle Padilla – Humans are often the weakest point of any cybersecurity system, but fortunately there are some easy practices you can personally put into place to make the online posture of both you and your healthcare organization more secure.
By Matt Fisher – Recently the OCR announced another settlement stemming from a ransomware attack. The settlement is just the latest one imposed by OCR stemming from a cyberattack. It may feel like rubbing salt in a wound, but the details behind the settlement (at least the minimum ones available) provide a little bit more insight.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the rise of ransomware attacks and how do we fight back?
By Lance Reid – Protecting patient data is a non-negotiable priority for healthcare organizations. Yet, as cybersecurity breaches become more frequent and sophisticated, the stakes for healthcare IT security are higher than ever.
Following wave of cyberattacks on hospitals and other health infrastructure, Senators offer legislation to strengthen enforcement and set standards. Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Mark Warner, D-Va. recently announced legislation to improve cybersecurity in the American health care system.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare. This week we take on the framework of Zero Trust and adoption in healthcare organizations.
By Eric Grimm -It is critically important to place a significant emphasis on cybersecurity awareness so that everyone within the organization – as well as the third-party vendors they partner with – are well-positioned and mindful of potential threats.
By Matt Fisher – When will a healthcare organization suffer its first or next cyberattack? The phrasing of that question is intentional because reality has certainly moved into the “it’s a matter of when” phase and the “if” option is gone. Given that an attack needs to be expected, what is occurring to enable a ready to go response?