HIMSS24: 3 Key Cybersecurity Takeaways for Healthcare Organizations
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by teta.alim_beOd
1w ago
HIMSS24: 3 Key Cybersecurity Takeaways for Healthcare Organizations teta.alim_beOd Mon, 03/18/2024 - 15:23 Following the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare and a federal investigation into the attack that impacted healthcare billing and payment operations, cybersecurity was top of mind at this year’s Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society global conference and exhibition. Healthcare has seen an uptick in cyberthreats over the past few years as more malicious actors discover the industry’s wealth of lucrative personal health information. As organizations become more digital ..read more
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What Is a Rapid Maturity Assessment and Why Is It Useful in Zero Trust?
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by marilyn.bain
2M ago
What Is a Rapid Maturity Assessment and Why Is It Useful in Zero Trust? marilyn.bain Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:28 Bolstering a healthcare organization’s cybersecurity can cost a pretty penny. But it can mean pennies on the dollar compared with the cost of a breach. According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was nearly $4.5 million, a 15 percent increase over three years. To combat these threats,  51 percent of organizations plan to increase their security investments and run regular maintenance evaluations to catch vulnerabilities before they escalate. That’s where sec ..read more
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What Is Zero-Trust Security? Key Principles of the Model
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by mol.doak_epb0
2M ago
What Is Zero-Trust Security? Key Principles of the Model mol.doak_epb0 Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:23 In the face of increasingly intelligent cybercriminals and rising threats, healthcare organizations must protect their networks and online environments from attacks. Fifty-four percent of organizations experienced an average of four ransomware in the past two years, and 68 percent of that group said that an attack negatively impacted patient care and safety, according to the Ponemon Institute. With that in mind, cybersecurity can no longer be a priority only for IT teams; it must be a priority for a ..read more
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Health Systems Can Build Zero- Trust Maturity Over Time to Optimize Security Investments
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by laura.marlowe
2M ago
Health Systems Can Build Zero- Trust Maturity Over Time to Optimize Security Investments laura.marlowe Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:37 Cybersecurity professionals at health systems probably know something about zero trust, the methodology former Forrester Research analyst John Kindervag developed in 2009 based on the motto “never trust, always verify.” Now, the challenge is to build zero-trust maturity over time and create a roadmap that fits within healthcare organizations’ budgets amid the rising costs of care. To help government agencies develop their roadmaps to zero trust, the federal ..read more
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The Role of Access Control Systems in Healthcare for Comprehensive Security
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by marilyn.bain
4M ago
The Role of Access Control Systems in Healthcare for Comprehensive Security marilyn.bain Wed, 12/06/2023 - 16:13 Hospitals and clinics have to find the right balance between security and accessibility for their staff and patients. Statistics show workplace violence is on the rise in healthcare settings, and according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, data breaches cost healthcare organizations nearly $11 million per incident on average in 2023. “Access control is paramount for securing sensitive and protected resources,” says Wes Gyure, executive director of product management for ..read more
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Surveillance and Sensors: A Toolkit for Holistic Physical Security in Healthcare
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by marilyn.bain
4M ago
Surveillance and Sensors: A Toolkit for Holistic Physical Security in Healthcare marilyn.bain Tue, 12/05/2023 - 09:27 Protecting clinicians, patients and staff requires a 360-degree approach as part of a holistic physical security strategy. Not only must health systems safeguard physical items such as door locks, proximity cards and medical equipment, they also require protection from threats such as ransomware and malware. “Physical security and cybersecurity are intricately linked,” explains Jake Stauch, director of product at Verkada, an enterprise security provider. “One really can’t ..read more
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Security Best Practices for Modern Workspace Management in Healthcare
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by mol.doak_epb0
7M ago
Security Best Practices for Modern Workspace Management in Healthcare mol.doak_epb0 Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:34 To support an increasingly mobile workforce both within the hospital setting and outside its four walls, leading healthcare organizations are pursuing a strategy of modern workplace management. In adopting this approach, organizations aim to make it as easy as possible for employees and IT staff to get devices up and running, log in to frequently used applications and keep software up to date. Naturally, providing ease of access must be balanced with managing an ever-evolving cybersecur ..read more
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4 Ways Microsoft Entra ID Secures Health IT Environments
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by jordan.scott_xWTB
8M ago
4 Ways Microsoft Entra ID Secures Health IT Environments jordan.scott_xWTB Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:26 Healthcare organizations are dynamic ecosystems with users that include clinicians as well as business and IT support. While they have different information access needs, the ultimate goal of all of these roles is to provide quality care and keep sensitive patient information secure. Microsoft Entra ID (previously known as Microsoft Azure Active Directory) is a cloud-based access management system that can be used across all lines of business in a healthcare organization. Though its name has cha ..read more
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As Cyberthreats Grow, Can Zero Trust Protect Healthcare Organizations’ Data?
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by mol.doak_epb0
10M ago
As Cyberthreats Grow, Can Zero Trust Protect Healthcare Organizations’ Data? mol.doak_epb0 Thu, 06/08/2023 - 13:21 The security challenges that healthcare organizations face are getting more daunting. Cybercriminals are more organized than ever and are even using techniques employed by legitimate IT companies, such as project management and custom development best practices. Some organized cybercrime outfits have achieved a level of expertise equivalent to that of a skilled penetration testing unit. According to Black Kite’s 2023 Third Party Breach Report, healthcare was the industry most imp ..read more
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HIMSS23: CISA’s Deputy Director on Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity
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by mol.doak_epb0
1y ago
HIMSS23: CISA’s Deputy Director on Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity It’s becoming easier than ever for malicious actors to launch cyberattacks, and healthcare organizations are no longer considered off limits as targets. However, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has resources to help healthcare organizations strengthen their security posture, no matter their size. CISA Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan shares cybersecurity best practices, explains the importance of zero trust and highlights how organizations can partner with the agency on cybersecu ..read more
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