By Matt Fisher – On January 6, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services officially published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modify and update the HIPAA Security Rule. The timing of the proposed rule leaves any sort of immediate action with a lot of uncertainty (changing administrations bring changing priorities and delays).
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By Lance Reid – I’ve spent years in the trenches of IT security, and I’m here to tell you that a multi-layered security approach and some practical strategies can make a world of difference. Here are four essential ways to bolster your defenses.
The proposed rule would modify the HIPAA Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers, and their business associates, to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information.
By David Finn – Cybersecurity in healthcare will evolve significantly over the next few years to become more effective and more integrated into the business operations. Security will no longer be the sole domain of Security and IT – – it will be wherever and whenever business decisions are made in healthcare.
By Ian Cohen – Healthcare organizations in particular are responsible for managing privacy risks resulting from third-party website functionality. Third parties can be introduced in various ways for many purposes, such as simplifying website development, adding “share” buttons like the Facebook button, or sending user data to third-party advertising services.
By Chuck Suitor – Picture a hospital where the power is out, patient records are inaccessible, and life-saving equipment has stopped functioning. This scenario could become a reality if we don’t take immediate action. Cyberattacks have evolved beyond mere data theft; they now pose a direct threat to patient safety and the integrity of our healthcare system.
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, the lessons learned should not be forgotten. Cybersecurity is an ongoing challenge that requires constant vigilance, training, and adaptation. #BeCyberSafe
By Zac Amos – Social engineering and other interpersonal tactics are rising in frequency in the medical sector, so what red flags should medical professionals look for when identifying insider threats?
Join Answers Media Network and industry leaders as we come together on this virtual event for a series of high-level conversations around sharing health data as we head into 2025.