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November 04, 2020 04 Nov'20
Hospitals make themselves a target for cyber attacks

In the midst of a pandemic, the last thing healthcare CIOs need is a wave of cyber attacks -- but that's exactly what they might be faced with, and there are reasons why.
November 02, 2020 02 Nov'20
Cybersecurity advisory a 'call to arms' for healthcare CIOs

The FBI, HHS and CISA warn healthcare CIOs of a potential wave of destructive ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity experts offer advice on how they can best prepare.
August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
For smaller orgs, EHR security is a disproportionate struggle

Indiana University Health CISO Mitchell Parker said larger healthcare systems and two-factor authentication can play crucial roles in helping smaller providers with EHR security.
May 12, 2020 12 May'20
Salesforce coronavirus contact tracing platform goes national

Salesforce gets involved in state and local health authorities' coronavirus contact tracing efforts in New York City, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, California and Louisiana.

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attack vector

An attack vector is a path or means by which an attacker or hacker can gain access to a computer or network server in order to deliver a payload or malicious outcome. Continue Reading
5 best practices to consider when implementing telehealth

The pandemic has rapidly accelerated the adoption of telehealth services and with these best practices, clinics and medical practices can ensure the implementation is a success. Continue Reading
Q&A: Remote care trend spotlights IoT security in healthcare

Healthcare IT professionals and medical device manufacturers must bolster IoT security with the growing number of connected devices, regulations and the future of remote care. Continue Reading

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Blockchain shows potential for healthcare claims data access

Medical claims are gold mines of useful health information, but accessing them with HIPAA-compliant security is a universal headache. Blockchain might make it easier. Continue Reading
Deploy healthcare cybersecurity tools to protect vital data

Health IT buyers need security tools to protect against potentially devastating cyberattacks. Compare the leading products and learn about what they each can offer. Continue Reading
Health IT security should consider these leading vendors

Explore these leading products in the cybersecurity market to best protect healthcare systems and patient data from falling victim to cyberattacks. Continue Reading

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How hiring ethical hackers can help healthcare organizations

They say if you can't beat them, join them. That's the approach some organizations take to hacking -- let the hackers come to them. Continue Reading
How to ensure mobile device security in healthcare

It's especially important to secure data in healthcare environments, because patients' information is on the line. Things get even more complex with BYOD in the mix. Continue Reading
Healthcare data breaches persist as security investments flounder

Healthcare is still catching up to other industries in terms of investments in security and IT. This is complicated by the number of different systems that must be protected. Continue Reading

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HIPAA compliance checklist: The key to staying compliant in 2020

Putting together a HIPAA compliance program can be fraught with difficulty. Review best practices and a HIPAA compliance checklist to avoid common pitfalls and pass an audit. Continue Reading
6 steps for mitigating healthcare cybersecurity threats

Healthcare organizations remain a target for cyberthreats like ransomware and data breaches. These six steps will help health IT departments respond to or prevent cyberattacks. Continue Reading
How to make protecting electronic health records simpler, safer

Want a safer EHR system? Assess the risks, log every single error and then assemble a cross-functional team to investigate. It's a painstaking -- but necessary -- process. Continue Reading