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Understanding the difference between TTPs and IoCs in cybersecurity
While both Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) are important components of threat detection, they serve...
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Improving healthcare cybersecurity with the Cyber Kill Chain framework
"The Cyber Kill Chain offers a great starting point for developing a proactive security strategy that takes into account the cyber attacker mindset...
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Data use agreements versus business associate agreements
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 27, 2025 5:28:29 PM
Both data use agreements and business associates agreements are used in healthcare for managing data responsibly, they serve distinct functions...
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Lessons learned from HIPAA compliance breaches
Farah Amod: Jan 27, 2025 4:10:36 PM
Healthcare data breaches continue to climb, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) tracking a...
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Healthcare records: The top target for identity theft
Farah Amod: Jan 25, 2025 4:37:32 PM
Healthcare records are a prime target for identity thieves, fetching higher prices on the black market than any other type of personal data. Beyond...
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Encryption methods in healthcare
Today's healthcare environment is predominantly digital and can hold many cyber threats, making safeguarding patient information and complying with...
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What is a data lifecycle?
The data lifecycle refers to the series of stages that data goes through from its creation to its eventual deletion.
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The value of tamper-proof data management
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 22, 2025 3:33:58 PM
When medical histories, prescriptions, and treatment plans are stored in a tamper-proof manner, clinicians can make informed decisions based on...
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The concept of availability according to HIPAA
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 22, 2025 2:36:36 PM
The definition of “availability” under HIPAA relates to the secure storage and transmission of data. It’s the process of making data accessible to...
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What is the Triple Data Encryption Standard?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology defines the Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) as a technique and algorithm used to secure...
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What is supply chain transparency?
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 21, 2025 6:04:36 PM
Supply chain transparency is the practice of providing clear, accessible information about the different stages involved in the production and...
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Understanding unreadable data in cybersecurity
Making data unreadable, especially to unauthorized users, is required to protect sensitive information from breaches and misuse. This term refers to...
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Why is SOC 2 availability important in healthcare systems?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 21, 2025 10:54:24 AM
SOC 2 availability demonstrates a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing uninterrupted and reliable services to their patients. It helps...