Cybersecurity (19)

Maintaining HIPAA compliance when using IoT devices

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Maintaining HIPAA compliance with IoT devices

Healthcare providers can maintain HIPAA compliance in patient communication through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by implementing robust security...

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Data security vs. cyber security

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Data security vs. cyber security

Data security focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft through measures such as encryption, access controls, and...

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Cyber fire drills for healthcare cybersecurity

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Cyber fire drills for healthcare cybersecurity

Despite cybersecurity policies and employee training programs, healthcare organizations frequently fall victim to cyberattacks. Organizations must...

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What is intent based networking?

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What is intent based networking?

Intent-based networking is a form of network management that uses machine learning and automation.

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What is cybersquatting?

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What is cybersquatting?

Cybersquatters buy or register domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to trademarks, business names, or personal names. They usually...

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Supply chain security Case studies and best practices

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Supply chain security: Case studies and best practices

The healthcare industry is an ideal target for cyberattackers, even more so than most other industries. There are several reasons for this, but the...

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Encryption in healthcare: The basics

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Encryption in healthcare: The basics

Encryption protects the healthcare industry for sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Healthcare...

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

On September 03, 2024, the FBI warned cryptocurrency companies about North Korean hackers using social engineering techniques to steal their digital...

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What is the use of blockchain in EHRs?

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What is the use of blockchain in EHRs?

In healthcare, a blockchain is a database of health information stored in blocks, making it more secure. In 2022, the healthcare industry further...

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Are subcontractors business associates under HIPAA?

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Are subcontractors business associates under HIPAA?

Subcontractors can be considered business associates under HIPAA if they handle protected health information (PHI) as part of their services. If the...

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What are living off the land attacks?

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What are living off the land attacks?

Living off the land attacks are when hackers use built-in tools and software already present on a computer to carry out malicious activities...

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What is tokenization?

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What is tokenization?

Tokenization substitutes sensitive data with unique, randomized tokens without a mathematical relationship to the original information. These tokens...

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February 2024 revealed the vulnerabilities within the sector and the serious consequences of such...

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