Introduction As technology booms, healthcare has become increasingly reliant for patient care, record-keeping, and communication. While this digital transformation has brought many benefits, it has also made the healthcare sector a prime target for cyberattacks. Protecting patient data and ensuring the integrity of healthcare systems is of paramount importance. To stay ahead of cyber threats,...
Introduction: “You’ve been breached”: three words that no business owner ever wants to hear, but for which they should be prepared. Data breaches have become an unfortunate reality for many organizations, especially those in the healthcare industry. Protecting sensitive patient information is not just a matter of compliance; it’s a crucial component of maintaining trust...
Introduction In a world where health records are considered 50 times more valuable than credit card information on the dark web, the OCR’s basic requirements are no longer sufficient on their own. Covered entities and business associates need comprehensive solutions and cybersecurity training to avoid data breaches and safeguard their patient data. Like pediatrics and...
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...
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...
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...
Data privacy and cybersecurity are paramount concerns for individuals and organizations alike. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and cybersecurity standards are in place for both. It’s common to confuse the two critical healthcare business components as the same thing – yet they are very different. While both HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity address...
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...
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. ...
Cloud Hosting & HIPAA Compliance When you think of trends in healthcare, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a particular EMR system, new machines in the office, ways in which you communicate with patients… the list goes on. One thing is for sure when we think about all the ways that healthcare has changed over...
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