The threat landscape has evolved significantly in the past year or so - particularly for small to midsize healthcare entities. Steve Akers of Clearwater says these organizations are particularly vulnerable because their first-line cyber defenders are their highest risk variable.
Healthcare is under siege from relentless cyber attacks, all while grappling with IT and clinical staff shortages. Shockingly, a recent report reveals 93% of healthcare organizations have suffered breaches in the last two years.
With stolen credentials like passwords, external attackers can pursue more entitled,...
If you've ever confused the three assessments required under the HIPAA security rule or interchanged one to meet multiple requirements—you're not alone. But knowing the differences is critical because, at best, confusing them is risky and non-compliant, but worse, it leaves gaps in your cybersecurity strategy that...
Healthcare data regulations and compliance are always changing due to a plethora of reasons, from natural disasters and global pandemics, to technological advancements and more.
Restructuring an entire data management process whilst maintaining large scale operations that prioritise saving human lives is no small...
Struggling to Balance Security and Compliance in Healthcare? See How One Company Succeeded
As an IT leader at a mid-sized healthcare organization, you face immense pressure:
Meet HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other strict compliance regulations
Detect and respond to constant cyber threats
Modernize infrastructure and...
As a fast-growing company with a startup mentality, a mid-sized healthcare company needed a detection and response security solution that acted like an extension of their current team. But they were frustrated by the decline in their existing cyber security reliability.
“Honestly, it was just frustrating. A lot...
When it comes to managing cyber risk, hospitals and health systems often find themselves racing to check a box or meet an annual deadline. Owensboro Health's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Jackie Mattingly, decided to find a better approach. Because Owensboro had already experienced a breach years prior,...
Resilience, not just compliance, is becoming healthcare's primary goal in managing cyber risk. Moving to a more resilient state requires continuous cyber risk management, which requires knowing how an adversary thinks and attacks to ensure that the appropriate safeguards are in place.
What does it look like when an attacker accesses your network, and how can you mitigate the threat before it becomes a crisis?
This eBook reveals the various ways a real-life attack played out within the environment of a healthcare business associate. It documents how the attack happened and the moves and...
Understanding how your digital health vendors approach cybersecurity, assess and respond to risk, and plan for incident response is critical to protecting your organization. Here is a set of steps to determine if your vendor is serious about their role in protecting patients.
As cyber threats continue to evolve, IT and security managers across North America must stay informed and take proactive measures to keep their organizations secure. Our industry experts have unique insights into these attacks and can provide real-life examples across all industries to help you stay one step ahead of...
With the proliferation of ransomware, healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) are reckoning with a ‘new math’ in cybersecurity as bad actors now seek to shut down care operations itself. Not surprisingly, regulatory fines and cyber insurance premiums are skyrocketing, while patient safety itself hangs in the...
Creating a culture of cybersecurity across a healthcare enterprise can be challenging, but it’s critical to patient safety. The days of leaving cybersecurity solely on the shoulders of IT departments are long gone as purchasing decisions get made by department heads across the organization, many of which include...
Patient safety and care disruption are now directly in the crosshairs of bad actors in cyberspace, leaving many healthcare leaders to wonder whether their organizations are truly prepared when an incident occurs. In response, healthcare leaders must be able to actively measure the progress, maturity, and effectiveness...
As healthcare becomes increasingly interconnected, web tracking is easy to overlook but could introduce additional risks to patient privacy. Learn about the different kinds of patient data and the seven recommendations for reducing risk to patients, beneficiaries and the organization.
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