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Farah Amod: Nov 14, 2024 6:08:50 PM
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released an enhanced Security Risk Assessment (SRA)...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 10:28:22 AM
Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) ensures patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA, and protects against breaches. It includes best...
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Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 5:34:02 PM
Insider threats put the healthcare industry's security and confidentiality of patient data at risk. Healthcare organizations often overlook potential...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 12, 2024 10:57:53 AM
With the shift towards digital records, healthcare facilities rely on mobile devices to access and store patient data. These devices are prime...
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Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 3:34:43 AM
According to a study about the impacts of layoffs on cybersecurity breaches, companies may face an increased risk of cyberattacks after letting...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 11, 2024 6:17:40 PM
A single breach can lead to significant financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal liabilities. Fortunately, proactive planning and robust...
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Farah Amod: Nov 11, 2024 5:37:07 PM
Cybercriminals are now using DocuSign’s Envelopes API to send fake invoices that look legitimate, bypassing usual email security checks.
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Farah Amod: Nov 11, 2024 3:00:00 AM
The latest cybersecurity newsletter from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has a clear message for healthcare organizations: social engineering...
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Farah Amod: Nov 11, 2024 12:15:00 AM
According to IBM, “Threat hunting, also known as cyberthreat hunting, is a proactive approach to identifying previously unknown, or ongoing...
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With a second term on the horizon, Trump’s cybersecurity policies could shape the future of US defenses against ransomware, business email...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 8, 2024 3:31:12 AM
While HIPAA does not explicitly mention micro-segmentation, it is a security approach aligning with HIPAA’s security requirements by limiting access...
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Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 7:59:40 AM
Healthcare organizations face the challenge of protecting sensitive patient information. From personal identities to medical histories, this data is...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 5, 2024 5:15:00 AM
405(d) is a program targeted at tackling the prevalent cybersecurity threat healthcare organizations face nationwide. The program aims to provide...
