FBI Warns EdTech Needs Stronger Defenses for Students’ Personal Data
EdTech today stores more personally identifiable information on K-12 students than ever, but the FBI warns that much of that data is severely exposed to threat actors.
Data Privacy Must Evolve Beyond Confidentiality
Most security systems are built with data confidentiality in mind, but effective data privacy will also emphasize integrity and availability.
Data Activity Monitoring Gives Health Care Organizations X-Ray Vision Into Medical Imaging Security Risks
Poor medical imaging security can have potentially life-threatening consequences such as delayed treatment, inaccurate diagnosis and prescription fraud.
FBI Warns About FTP Server Vulnerability
An FTP server, and especially anonymous FTP services, can be a significant security flaw that puts health care offices at risk.
HIPAA Settlements of 2016: Lessons Learned
The HIPAA settlements from 2016 reinforce the importance of risk analysis when creating policies and procedures to protect PHI.
HIPAA, Fines and Your Business Associate Agreement
Health care companies must review every business associate agreement to ensure that it aligns with HIPAA requirements and that PHI is properly secured.
Breaking Borders: Is HIPAA History in a Post-EHR World?
The rash of cyberattacks on health care organizations has highlighted the need for the industry to move beyond HIPAA to develop stronger security strategies.
The Year of the Health Care Industry Security Breach
The health care industry is increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals who are clamoring after personal health information and electronic records.
Simple Mobile Security Steps to Protect Health Information
Mobile security strategies must be upgraded in order to keep protected health information secure across all access points and endpoints.
Hacking Your Health
What could be worse than having your identity stolen? How about having your personal health compromised by a cybercriminal who hacks a medical device?