Articles by tag: cybersecurity in healthcare
Emphasizing personal responsibility in cybersecurity is essential for forging a resilient defense against the rising tide of cyber threats targeting the healthcare sector. The cybersecurity community is abuzz in the wake of a devastating ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. U.S. senators, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, call for greater transparency from the Cybersecurity…
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Balancing Cybersecurity and Privacy: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs Stronger Laws to Protect Patient Privacy
As healthcare institutions continue to digitize their patient data, the cybersecurity measures safeguarding this sensitive information have surged to the forefront of industry discussions. The discussion has been further ignited by the new directives aimed at strengthening the partnership between public entities and private healthcare providers. Navigating the complex relationship between cybersecurity and privacy…
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Preventing Cyberattacks on Healthcare Agencies: Why Agencies Need Clear Guidelines and Advanced Security Tools
Following a significant ransomware attack on Change Healthcare that disrupted the healthcare system, U.S. senators, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have demanded immediate action to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities. They have pressed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to disclose its response and assess cybersecurity threats more broadly. This demand underscores the growing concern over…
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Rigorous Audits of Third-Party Vendors are Crucial for Patient Data Protection in Healthcare
Recent cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations have highlighted critical vulnerabilities in their third-party partnerships and underscored the necessity of stringent cyber hygiene practices. As these institutions grapple with the dual challenges of maintaining patient care and protecting sensitive data, the importance of a comprehensive cybersecurity audit becomes ever more apparent. This need to safeguard patient…
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Healthcare Orgs, Take Control of Your Network! Level Up Cyber Hygiene with Diligent Vendor Vetting and Software Segmentation
The digital transformation of healthcare organizations has significantly increased reliance on software and medtech devices, weaving a complex web of interdependencies in their supply chains. This shift raises critical vulnerabilities as highlighted by infamous incidents like the SolarWinds breach, underscoring the urgency for enhanced cyber hygiene practices. With recent executive orders pushing for better…
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Healthcare Orgs Can Secure Their Health Data with Workforce & Regulatory Enhancements
The healthcare industry faces a rising wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the critical urgency to fortify cyber defenses. These breaches threaten the integrity and availability of essential healthcare services and sensitive health data, intensifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This urgency is partly driven by the complex nature of healthcare technologies and the limited cybersecurity…
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Proactive Defense: The Key to Securing Healthcare Systems Against Cyber Risks
In today’s digital age, how can healthcare organizations effectively safeguard their online systems and patient data against the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats? Blackswan Cybersecurity CEO Mike Saylor, who presently serves as the healthcare sector chief for the FBI’s InfraGard program in North Texas, highlighted how proactive defense strategies can help secure healthcare systems…