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...
Introduction Navigating HIPAA can be an intimidating process, from finding information to documenting completed requirements. According to the training page of the OCR’s website: “The HIPAA Rules are flexible and scalable to accommodate the enormous range in types and sizes of entities that must comply with them. This means that there is no single standardized...
A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to 2023, where cybersecurity is not just an IT concern, but a vital aspect of business continuity. For small and medium healthcare organizations (SMBs), the stakes are high when it comes to data breaches and ransomware attacks. The consequences can be devastating, with costs exceeding $250,000 for recovery, investigations, customer notifications,...
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...
As we continue into National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this week we focus on social media. Why does what you do in your personal life matter in your professional world? Aside from the possible personal implications, the risk to your cybersecurity also exists. How Hackers Work A cybercriminal knows how to gain access to your trust. ...
What Are the Most Common Healthcare Breaches? When it comes to protecting your business, the approach needs to extend beyond the locks on the doors. Cyber threats are the highest risk to your patient and data security. So what are the most common healthcare breaches that you should be on the lookout for regularly? Ransomware...
Healthcare businesses need to be aware of the requirements that come with a cybersecurity insurance policy. In a world of online profiles, splashy websites, and great social media campaigns, businesses can misrepresent themselves in more ways than one. A great photo of your team or a full biography may help create patient trust, but it...
Whether a change in your business structure came about from the pandemic, or it just makes more sense for your team, remote work is the norm for many more professionals today than it was in years past. If you’re in healthcare, this means that you need to factor in the HIPAA component as well as...
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, there must be one individual who is identified as the Privacy Officer. What does that mean? Is it a paid job? What are the requirements? Are they the ones who will be accountable in the case of a violation or if a data breach should occur? Every covered entity and...
With healthcare being a top target in the world of cybercrime, it never hurts to do a review every so often of the landscape and of the players in the game. We’ll also take a look at how you might be compromised without even knowing it or suspecting it could happen. A Lay of the...
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