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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.

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Interview: John Jessop, Sr. Director, HIPAA Security & Regulatory Compliance, PPFA

HIPAA Journal

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. Director, HIPAA Security & Regulatory Compliance, PPFA.

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Recent HHS Settlement Underscores the Importance Compliance Plays in Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack. 21CO) faced a $2.3

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A Prescription-Strength Formula for Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Steven Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs at Rubrik In early August, a ransomware attack disrupted operations across its network of 17 hospitals and more than 165 clinics in four states and forced some to rely on paper records. Put simply, ransomware attackers can apply more psychological pressure and impacts.

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Internet of Things in Healthcare Interoperability and Security Issues

Compliancy Group

IoT is a way of connecting multiple devices to exchange information. Some key strategies can be used to help mitigate the number of security and privacy issues with healthcare information technology. Keep reading to learn more about IoT within healthcare interoperability and how to mitigate issues that often arise within it.

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Protecting AI’s Boundless Potential in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

For more than a decade, a cybercrime syndicate known as Evil Corp has tormented organizations around the world with malware and ransomware attacks. AI can speedily parse vast amounts of data to help identify patient risks, diagnose patient conditions and inform clinical decision-making.

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CIS vs NIST: Strategic Frameworks for CISOs in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

With the widespread adoption of innovation and technology in healthcare, cybersecurity has emerged as a cornerstone of maintaining patient trust and regulatory compliance. Understanding the nuances of CIS vs NIST can empower healthcare organizations to fortify their defenses and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards.