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Protecting Patient Data From Insider Threats

Electronic Health Reporter

In the more than 20 years since the landmark passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare organizations have come a long way in protecting the security and privacy of patient data. The article Protecting Patient Data From Insider Threats appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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IoT and The Rise of the Machines in Healthcare

Health Populi

During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care sector was profoundly affected by cyber-attacks on connected devices, we learn in the report, Rise of the Machines 2021: State of Connected Devices – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT from Ordr. How to protect vulnerable groups of people?

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Why Are So Many Healthcare Companies Still Being Breached?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Terry Ray, SVP, Data Security GTM, and Field CTO at Imperva Despite satisfying regulatory requirements, 93% of healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach within the past three years and 57% have been breached more than five times over that span. Protecting that data is critical.

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The Ever Evolving World of Cybersecurity Threats

Healthcare IT Today

The amount of technology used and how it is being used has skyrocketed and unfortunately, alongside it so has the amount and sophistication of cybersecurity threats. The following is what they say are the biggest ongoing threats to watch out for in your organization. A key part of education is testing.

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Future of medical device cyber security

Lloyd Price

In some cases, cyber attacks can cause medical devices to malfunction, which can lead to patient harm. In other cases, cyber attacks can be used to steal patient data, which can be used for identity theft or other crimes. This includes using strong security protocols and implementing security measures to protect patient data.

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Digital Health Intelligence Market Analysis: Medical Device Cyber Security

Lloyd Price

Virtual Care – From Hype to Reality 2. Patient Engagement Platforms – Rebuilding Trust in the NHS 3. Population Health – from Reactive Care to Proactive Prevention 4. DHI Market Analysis: Patient Engagement Platforms – Rebuilding Trust in the NHS Patient engagement platforms are gaining momentum with NHS England’s backing.

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The Cost of a Healthcare Data Breach is $408 Per Stolen Record, 3X the Industry Average

Health Populi

The cost of a healthcare data breach is $408, nearly three-times the cross-industry average, revealed in the 2018 Cost of a Data Breach Study: Global Overview , from IBM Security and the Ponemon Institute. This 2018 report found the average cost of a data breach globally was $3.86 million, up 6.4% million, up 6.4%