In today’s world where 45% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing a phishing attack in the previous 12 months, ongoing cybersecurity is no longer just a compliance checkbox – it’s a strategic imperative. As cyber threats continue to escalate in sophistication and frequency, small to mid-sized covered entities and business associates must go beyond mere compliance...
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 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...
In response to the growing use of online tracking technologies in healthcare, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a joint warning to hospital systems and telehealth providers about the potential threats these tracking technologies pose to patient data security. The Importance of Compliance HIPAA was enacted...
Recent research conducted by Arete and Cyentia Institute sheds light on the ransomware landscape within the healthcare sector. The study reveals that healthcare organizations are more likely to pay ransoms than other industries. Additionally, the report highlights the low adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity measures in the healthcare...
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As part of its mandate, the OCR annually releases a report on data breaches in the healthcare industry. The most recent report, which covers the year...
In today’s digital world, it has become increasingly important to protect healthcare organizations from cyber threats. With the rise of medical data breaches and ransomware attacks, there has never been a more pressing need for healthcare organizations to take their cybersecurity measures seriously. Let’s take a look at why cybersecurity is so critical in the...
HIPAA & Tracking Technologies Tracking technologies such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel are designed to collect and analyze user data for online activity. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a notification regarding these and the obligation to HIPAA from the covered entities...
Having an asset management plan is essential to your healthcare business. Similar to how you’d want a list of your household items for insurance coverage in the event of theft or loss, you need to know the details and access them quickly. Especially if an item goes missing or breaks. It is likely that your...
As we wrap up National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re going to take a look at the importance of protecting your physical devices. The panic that sets in when you misplace your phone or laptop is overwhelming. But that feeling is amplified if that device contains patient information or access to it. When we mention your...
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