IT Experts Fall Victim to Cyberattack Last week, CloudNordic, a prominent Danish cloud provider, became the victim of a devastating ransomware attack. This malevolent intrusion sent shockwaves through the IT company as cybercriminals encrypted their servers, grinding all operations to a halt and endangering the integrity of both company and customer data. Remaining Calm and...
The Year-Round Commitment to SRA Recommendations A Pillar of HIPAA Compliance As a covered entity or business associate, protecting sensitive patient information is not just a priority—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. HIPAA stands as the guardian of patient data, ensuring its security, privacy, and confidentiality. One of the cornerstones of HIPAA compliance is the...
5 Vital Plans Every Covered Entity and Business Associate Should Have in Place With cyberattacks and data breaches on the rise in healthcare, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount for organizations. For covered entities and business associates, proactivity is key to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data. Here are five essential plans that every...
Social engineering attacks involve manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, providing unauthorized access, or executing actions that compromise the security of systems or data. Attackers exploit psychological and emotional factors to exploit employees’ trust and manipulate them into performing actions that put the organization’s sensitive information at risk. Small healthcare businesses are under a heightened...
The healthcare industry relies heavily on technology to store, manage, and access patient information. And one fundamental aspect of protecting patient information is using strong passwords or passphrases in line with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. The Significance of Strong Passwords Passwords act as the first defense against unauthorized access to...
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