In a watershed moment for the healthcare industry, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), recently finalized a $100,000 settlement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company. This historic agreement, the first of its kind for OCR, comes in response to a ransomware attack that exposed...
In the interconnected world of healthcare, where data is both invaluable and vulnerable, the rise of social engineering attacks poses a significant threat. Beyond sophisticated software and firewalls, cybercriminals often exploit the human element to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This blog explores the nuances of social engineering in healthcare, sheds light on common...
Back in the day, physical safeguards were all we had to protect patient files. In today’s world where most information is stored digitally, a filing cabinet and key can no longer do the trick. The utilization of data encryption stands as one of the most fundamental and effective methods to ensure the confidentiality and integrity...
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Having proactive measures in place is the key to safeguarding patient data. Cyber liability insurance serves as a crucial shield in the battle against cyberattacks, data breaches, and ransomware that can jeopardize the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive patient information. Why All Businesses Need Cyber Liability...
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