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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Defending against these attacks must be a top priority for healthcare cybersecurity professionals. the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, SOC2, etc.)

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Unlocking Healthcare’s Mobile Future: HIPAA-Compliant BYOD

Healthcare IT Today

No doubt it’s the biggest risk to a healthcare organization and the attackers only need a slight opening in your security defenses to wreak havoc. Plus, healthcare has up to $1.5 Million in HIPAA fines. It’s true that secondary devices are expensive and have their own logistical challenges.

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New HIPAA Security Rule and Enforcement Coming in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it will update the HIPAA Security Rule in 2024 and will ask Congress for new laws and resources to increase civil money penalties for HIPAA violations, increase HIPAA enforcement, and conduct proactive audits.

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HIMSS24 Cyber Forum keynote stresses collaboration on standards

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Constitution as one of the original agencies," she told top healthcare cybersecurity leaders there to discuss the best cybersecurity practices and strategies to secure data and ultimately protect healthcare delivery. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. system of weights and measures.

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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

Healthcare IT Today

In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. Broader security training is also necessary, such as how to lock workstations and the importance of protecting both personal and work devices while traveling or in public areas.

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Featured Health IT Job: Manager – Senior Cyber Security Architect

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Senior Cyber Security Architect position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR and SOC. Experience with the Cyber Kill Chain and enterprise solutions.

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Three Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Improve System Security Right Now

Healthcare IT Today

Various studies have found that anywhere between 88% to 95% of data security breaches are caused by human error , another indication that the workforce needs to be educated on how to properly follow protocols that protect sensitive data. Step Three: Educate Yourself and Embrace Next-Gen Technology The U.S.

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