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Attackers vs Defenders – Healthcare Cybersecurity Comparison

Healthcare IT Today

Ambulatory Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Healthcare Breaches Healthcare CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare LeadershipWhen people say social media is awful, I often think they’re following the wrong people.

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Why Human Error is Just as Risky As Ransomware for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

Ransomware attacks continue to plague the healthcare industry. In all, cyberattacks on healthcare more than doubled last year, with ransomware making up 28% of those attacks. But healthcare IT leaders have another cybersecurity challenge to overcome: human error.

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2022 Predictions for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

As we head into 2022, we asked the Healthcare IT Today community to share some predictions for the new year. There’s no topic in health IT that keeps healthcare CIOs […].

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Imprivata picks up SecureLink to expand healthcare cybersecurity tech

FierceHealthIT

Imprivata picks up SecureLink to expand healthcare cybersecurity tech. hlandi. Mon, 04/11/2022 - 17:51

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Government Incentives for Healthcare Cybersecurity are Welcome. Regulations, Not So Much.

Healthcare IT Today

The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that healthcare is a vital part of every country’s infrastructure. Protecting healthcare against cyberattacks is therefore in the best interest of governments.

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Despite Preponderance of Threats, Healthcare Cybersecurity Budgets Still Tight

Healthcare IT Today

While last year was disastrous for healthcare security incidents, it seems that cybersecurity budgets still haven’t risen to meet demand.

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Medigate brings in $30M to expand its healthcare cybersecurity platform

Mobi Health News

The company has raised a lifetime total of $50 million

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Healthcare Cybersecurity – Familiar and Unfamiliar Risks?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Andy Nieto, Global Healthcare Solutions Manager for Lenovo Health. As healthcare continues its digital transformation journey, providing care is becoming easier and more efficient for providers. Technologies like cloud computing and IoT devices carry inherent risks associated with cybersecurity. But that convenience comes at a cost. That points […].

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7 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance

Electronic Health Reporter

By Glenn Day, chief sales officer and practice leader of healthcare, HUB International. The article 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial cybersecurity Glenn Day HIPAA and ransomware guidelines HUB InternationalThis article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Telehealth is biggest threat to healthcare cybersecurity, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Although a new report suggests that the healthcare industry slightly improved its security posture this year compared to last, it warns that increased provider reliance on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic now presents a new slate of risks to patient data.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Data Protection

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

With the increasing reliance on technology in the healthcare industry, the risk of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations is a growing concern. According to a report from the Ponemon Institute/IBM Security, healthcare data breaches are rising, with the average data breach cost now totaling $6.45 To combat this growing threat, healthcare organizations must adopt best practices for cybersecurity. Why Is Cybersecurity Important in Healthcare?

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A Prescription for Better Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategies In 2019

Electronic Health Reporter

I hope healthcare organizations delivered lots of TUMS and Advil to their beleaguered cybersecurity teams as a holiday bonus in 2018 – and maybe even a masseuse! The article A Prescription for Better Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategies In 2019 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial access management blockchain Brian Wells cybersecurity data breaches Merlin InternationalThis content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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Enhancing Healthcare Cybersecurity Through Legacy System Retirement and Data Archiving

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest blog post by Justin Campbell, Vice President, Strategy, at Galen Healthcare Solutions. C-Suite Leadership EMR-EHR Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT IT Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Galen Healthcare Solutions Health IT Legacy Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Data Archiving Series Healthcare Scene Featured HIPAA HIPAA Breaches Justin Campbell Legacy Health Systems

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More Evidence That Healthcare Cybersecurity Could Stand To Be Tightened Up Quite A Bit

Healthcare IT Today

Not long ago, I shared the results of a survey concluding that healthcare organizations generally felt pretty confident about the state of their cybersecurity defenses, despite having had WannaCry wipe the floor with them just two years before.

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Security Budgets Level, Attacks Increasing – No Wonder Healthcare Cybersecurity Efforts Are Inadequate

Healthcare IT Today

While their leaders know the potential of a breach remains high, few hospitals are focused on methodically beefing up their cybersecurity as of yet, according to a new survey. Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT LTPAC Security and Privacy Black Book Market Research Chief Information Security Officer CISO Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare Cybersecurity Budgets Hospital Cybersecurity Investments Hospital Cybersecurity Vendor Hospital Security

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The future of healthcare cybersecurity: Is it in the cloud?

Mobi Health News

Sentara Health VP and CISO Dan Bowden explains how the hospital is preparing for consumerism and value-based care by building apps and tools in the cloud

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5 Ways to Ensure Compliance with Healthcare Cybersecurity Regulations and Frameworks

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The healthcare industry is increasingly turning to remote patient monitoring as a way to improve patient care and reduce costs. However, as healthcare organizations expand their use of technology, it is crucial that they also take measures to ensure that patient data is kept secure and private. Thus, compliance with healthcare cybersecurity regulations is essential for healthcare organizations to protect patient data and maintain trust.

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How To Prepare For Data Disruption In The Healthcare Industry

Electronic Health Reporter

There’s no sugarcoating it: cybercriminals are attacking the US healthcare industry. The FBI announced recently that healthcare suffered more ransomware attacks than any other industry in 2022. Editorial Anthony Cusimano healtcare data protection healthcare cybersecurity Object First

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The Importance of Healthcare Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Protecting Patient Data and Ensuring HIPAA Compliance

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

According to the HIPAA Journal , between 2009 and 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights received reports of 4,419 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records each. These breaches resulted in the loss, theft, exposure, or unauthorized disclosure of a total of 314,063,186 healthcare records. Why Healthcare Cybersecurity is Important. The Risk of Healthcare and Cybersecurity Breaches.

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Introducing Healthcare Cybersecurity Solutions: The Safest Way To Protect Your Patients

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

The healthcare industry experiences more data breaches than any other industry, with over 700 reported breaches in 2020 alone. This alarming statistic underscores the importance of protecting patient data in the healthcare industry. As the digitization of healthcare records continues to increase, patient data is becoming more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. What is Healthcare Cybersecurity? How it Differs from Traditional Cybersecurity?

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McCombs School of Business Launches First-in-the-Nation Healthcare Cybersecurity Leadership Program

Electronic Health Reporter

The program’s aim is to develop leaders who can manage risk in American healthcare systems, protecting […]. The article McCombs School of Business Launches First-in-the-Nation Healthcare Cybersecurity Leadership Program appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Respiratory care startup Telesair raises $22M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Food delivery company ModifyHealth scooped up $10 million, and Censinet, developer of healthcare cybersecurity software, raised $9 million

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Despite Size of Threat, Healthcare Orgs Still Not Spending Enough On Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

As I reported recently, last year was an extremely difficult one healthcare security. More than 700 healthcare organizations reported a breach of 500 or more patient records to the HHS Office for Civil Rights, more than double the number of such attacks reported five years.

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It's time for a healthcare cybersecurity reality check

Mobi Health News

Toby Gouker, CISO at First Health Advisory Solutions, says the bad guys have decided to pick on the healthcare community, which means there is little time for the industry to shore up its defenses

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Cyberattacks Threaten Patients’ Lives In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

In recent years, the global healthcare industry has been under heavy attack by cybercriminals. The sector stands in fourth place among the most targeted industries, and one-fifth of its spending is dedicated to cybersecurity. The article Cyberattacks Threaten Patients’ Lives In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Editorial healthcare cybersecurity NordLayerThis article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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Healthcare Insights and Perspectives from Mac McMillan

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare IT Today has been a partner with the HCP Conferences for a while now, but this week was the first time I was able to attend in person. Today’s keynote session was with Mac McMillan who everyone in the healthcare security world probably knows.

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Clinical Zero Trust: The Time Is Right In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

Last year (2020) was a year of chaos, and one that demonstrated why robust cybersecurity is an essential priority for all healthcare organizations. The article Clinical Zero Trust: The Time Is Right In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Monitoring Packets is Contact Tracing for Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

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The New Healthcare Truths of 2022

Healthcare IT Today

This time last year, we healthcare leaders were excited to be looking ahead to 2021 and leaving 2020 firmly behind us. The following is a guest article by Mike Noshay, MSE, Founder and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Verinovum.

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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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What are you hoping to get out of HIMSS18? A former clinician’s call to action

CiscoHealth

Today, Shanti Gidwani is Cisco’s national director for healthcare in Canada — but in a former life she was a Registered Nurse. Healthcare cybersecurity healthcare cybersecurity healthit HIMSS18 telehealth telemedicineAs we approach the biggest Health IT event.

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CloudWave Expands Its Healthcare Cybersecurity Portfolio with the Acquisition of Sensato Cybersecurity; Appoints John Gomez as Chief Security and Engineering Officer

Healthcare IT Today

The Acquisition Will Bring Together Leading-Edge Cloud Hosting Services and Managed Cybersecurity-as-a-Service to Provide a Seamless, Enhanced Experience to Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations. It will be available immediately as part of CloudWave’s new Sensato Cybersecurity suite.

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The Critical Need for Fully Secure Networks for Remote Data Sharing

Healthcare IT Today

Covid compelled healthcare providers and consumers to accelerate their digital transformation and they did, creating dramatic changes in behavior patterns. Virtual, distributed healthcare services provided digitally […].

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CIO Podcast – Episode 31: Risk Management & Cybersecurity with Jesse Fasolo

Healthcare IT Today

For the 31st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Jesse Fasolo, Director, Technology Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Information Security Officer at St.

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Does IoT Increase Security Risks in Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare is full of acronyms and jargon. IT is the same. Mix them together and you have a mess that is not unlike what you get with a 2-year-old in the same room as wooden alphabet blocks.

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HIPAA Seal of Compliance = Consumer Fraud

Healthcare IT Today

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Is Your Cybersecurity Strategy Gambling Everything?

Healthcare IT Today

Contract Enforcements Tie Cybersecurity to Financial Fraud and Liability The receptionist you yelled at for shopping online could turn you in and get a $900,000 reward.

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Healthcare Security with Leon Lerman, CEO of Cynerio

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare is filled with cybersecurity risks. Along with these, we are also seeing device proliferation in healthcare organizations which […].

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States Consider Blocking Ransomware Payments

Healthcare IT Today

Over the past several years, ransomware attacks have become a steadily more virulent threat to healthcare organizations. Things have gotten even worse since the pandemic hit, as it has strained healthcare IT organizations to the limit and made them far more vulnerable to security breaches.

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Managing Healthcare Cyber Threats and Protecting Patient Data at the Edge

Healthcare IT Today

It’s impossible to put a value on the trust your patients place in your organization to protect and safely store the data created in the course of caring for the community.