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Microsoft: Navigating the healthcare cyber threat landscape
During SANS CTI Summit Solutions Track 2025, Microsoft’s Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy, Sherrod DeGrippo, discussed the growing ransomware...
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Applying continuous threat management to email communication audits
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 27, 2025 5:22:05 PM
Continuous threat management, or continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), is a cybersecurity strategy designed to mitigate threats across an...
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What is real-time URL scanning?
Email security threats continue to evolve, with malicious URLs becoming increasingly sophisticated. According to research from Beijing Electronic...
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Building healthcare security awareness programs
Healthcare organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges, from protecting patient data to maintaining HIPAA compliance. While technical controls...
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Securing healthcare data with Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Healthcare organizations are adopting cloud services for everything from electronic health records (EHR) to telehealth platforms. This migration...
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Misuse of medical records
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 10:06:49 AM
The misuse of medical records can take several forms, including unauthorized access, data breaches, fraud, and improper disclosure of patient...
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What are nodes in blockchain?
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 25, 2025 4:19:24 PM
According to a study published in Forbes, “The name blockchain is hardly accidental: The digital ledger is often described as a “chain” that’s made...
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CL0P Ransomware resurfaces, targeting telecom and healthcare sectors
The notorious CL0P ransomware group launched a new wave of attacks in early 2025, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to target telecommunications...
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What is clickjacking?
Farah Amod: Feb 25, 2025 12:34:07 PM
According to Forbes, “A clickjacking hack attack,simply explained, is one that employs various methods to get users clicking on invisible or...
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What is NIST’s role in developing quantum-resistant cryptography?
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 25, 2025 6:56:11 AM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has spearheaded the effort to standardize new encryption algorithms capable of withstanding...
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Certifications for healthcare privacy officers
In a recent MedTrainer’s article, Amber Ratcliffe writes, “In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, adherence to regulations and ethical...
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The value of HIPAA compliant email for incident reporting
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 21, 2025 10:27:17 AM
After the discovery of a data breach, a secure source of communication like HIPAA compliant email can become an invaluable resource for the extensive...
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How workstation policies improve security
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 21, 2025 9:36:10 AM
Workstation policies dictate physical security measures like workstation placement, screen locking when unattended, and proper disposal of hardware....