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What is an incident response plan?

An incident response plan (IRP) is a well-structured approach that outlines how an organization prepares for, detects, responds to, and recovers from breaches. CompTIA states, “an effective incident response (IR) plan is a combination of people,...

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Differences between an IDS and IPS

According to a study by Georgia State University, an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is designed to monitor network traffic or system activities for...

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How healthcare analytics is changing patient care

Healthcare analytics is making a real difference in patient care. Instead of focusing on how much care is provided, it’s now about improving results...

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Are cybersecurity firms business associates?

Cybersecurity firms are not automatically considered business associates under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)....

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Nebraska becomes first state to sue Change Healthcare

The state’s Attorney General is suing Change Healthcare and two other companies following the massive data breach.

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What is the difference between IOCs and IOAs?

Detecting a cyber threat requires threat intelligence, and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) defines this as "evidence-based knowledge,...

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Notification requirements if less than 500 individuals are affected

The Breach Notification Rule requires that covered entities follow an outlined process when protected health information (PHI) is inappropriately...

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Supply chains and patients at risk in Artivion breach

Medical device company Artivion disclosed on December 9, 2024, that a ransomware attack disrupted its systems, affecting order and shipping...

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Conducting a third-party audit

Conducting a third-party audit involves evaluating an organization’s processes, systems, or practices to assess compliance with national standards,...

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Federal government pledges improved cyberattack partnerships

The federal government has unveiled a proposed update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan. The revision aims to enhance public-private...

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Romania's election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks

Romania faces election turmoil after over 85,000 cyberattacks and a TikTok disinformation campaign linked to Russia disrupted presidential voting.

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The importance of secure healthcare information management

With over 328 million terabytes of data generated daily, cyber threats are rising as criminals seek to exploit this valuable resource. Today, secure...

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Notification requirements if more than 500 individuals are affected

The Breach Notification Rule establishes protocols for handling and responding to significant data breaches involving protected health information...

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