News January 16, 2023

Third-party risk contributes to healthcare data breaches

4 min read - Since 2009, the number of individuals affected by health data breaches in the U.S. has exceeded the country’s population of 331.9 million. As per federal statistics, this means many people have been victims of more than one incident. Unfortunately, the…

Healthcare March 9, 2020

Beyond IT: Assessing the Human Impact of Healthcare Cybersecurity

5 min read - Great healthcare cybersecurity goes beyond IT best practices. Assessing the human element is essential to developing and deploying a holistic approach to security.

Data Protection April 1, 2019

The US Is Slow to Adopt EHRs, But That Might Actually Be a Good Thing for Healthcare Security

4 min read - Healthcare security is going to play a huge role if the utopian vision of a purely digital healthcare ecosystem is going to be realized.

Healthcare October 5, 2018

Why Healthcare Cyberattacks Should Be a Concern for Consumer Data Collectors

3 min read - Personal health information is extremely valuable to threat actors, and companies that store customers' health data need to be wary of healthcare cyberattacks that could threaten their business.

July 18, 2018

Recent Attack Suggests Ransomware Is Alive and Well in Healthcare

2 min read - A recent ransomware attack against a Missouri hospital showed that healthcare organizations are still under threat despite an overall decline in campaigns across industries.

Healthcare September 25, 2017

Data Activity Monitoring Gives Health Care Organizations X-Ray Vision Into Medical Imaging Security Risks

3 min read - Poor medical imaging security can have potentially life-threatening consequences such as delayed treatment, inaccurate diagnosis and prescription fraud.

Healthcare May 5, 2017

Building a Holistic Cyberhealth Immune System

4 min read - The health care security immune system maps to integrated services and products, addressing specific health care concerns and preventing cyberattacks.

Healthcare March 16, 2017

Health Care Providers Need to Comply With HIPAA Regulations and Address These Five Critical Security Issues

3 min read - Health care organizations must address these five major cybersecurity concerns to comply with HIPAA regulations and ensure proper handling of patient data.

Healthcare December 30, 2016

HIPAA Settlements of 2016: Lessons Learned

3 min read - The HIPAA settlements from 2016 reinforce the importance of risk analysis when creating policies and procedures to protect PHI.

Healthcare August 8, 2016

Ransomware and Health Care: There’s More at Risk Than Just Money

4 min read - Many cybercriminals have turned to ransomware as a cheaper, simpler alternative to traditional methods of stealing medical records.