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DHS and CISA outline post-quantum security steps for operational technology 

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance to help operators of critical infrastructure protect their systems from threats posed by quantum computing.

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Canadian authorities arrest suspected hacker linked to Snowflake data breach

Canadian law enforcement has arrested Alexander Moucka, a suspect in a significant cyberattack that compromised the data of numerous Snowflake...

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HIPAA compliant servers

Healthcare organizations generate and store vast amounts of sensitive data however protecting that information isn’t just about following the...

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What is a HIPAA compliance plan?

A HIPAA compliance plan is a detailed, tailored strategy that enables healthcare organizations to respond swiftly and effectively to incidents,...

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Benefits of digitalization in healthcare

The digitalization of healthcare has transformed how health services are how the healthcare system operates. Many practices rely on digitalized...

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Healthcare data protection strategies

Healthcare organizations face the challenge of protecting sensitive patient information. From personal identities to medical histories, this data is...

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How HIPAA defines ‘professional judgment’

For more than three decades, covered entities, like healthcare organizations, have turned to consultants and risk managers for guidance on the...

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Healthcare breach roundup: Week of 10/28/24

Healthcare data breaches expose sensitive information of patients and clients. Despite advances in cybersecurity, healthcare organizations remain...

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Are blood banks bound by HIPAA?

Blood banks are generally not bound by HIPAA, but they adhere to FDA regulations, state privacy laws, and their own confidentiality policies to...

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What is the 405(d) effort?

405(d) is a program targeted at tackling the prevalent cybersecurity threat healthcare organizations face nationwide. The program aims to provide...

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Top cybersecurity focus areas revealed at HHS and NIST conference

The HHS/NIST conference, titled Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security 2024, took place on October 24, 2024, in...

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Best practices for secure data management

With 328.77 million terabytes of data created daily, it's no surprise that cyber threats are on the rise, as criminals look to exploit this valuable...

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Are state, county, or local health departments required to comply with the Privacy Rule?

State, county, or local health departments must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule if they qualify as covered entities. For example, a state Medicaid...

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