Can a decryption key help you avoid a ransom?

Network security admins all have the same fear - Friday afternoon at about 4:30pm, tech support gets a call that a computer is acting strange with files and folders not working properly. Their response to the call reveals a ransom note! But before you consider paying a ransom for a...

3 things you should add to your healthcare Vulnerability Threat Management

As we head into the final days of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, one key theme has emerged in our blog series; healthcare organizations have many options available to help combat cyberattacks, and it can become daunting to select which solutions provide the best fit for your organization. Considering integrations and intelligence...

Take This Step to Level Up Your Cybersecurity Program

Penetration testing, or pentesting as it’s often called, is one of the fundamental building blocks for a cybersecurity program. Pentesting provides vital information about an organization’s cybersecurity posture and seeks to uncover previously undiscovered vulnerabilities. It also demonstrates the impact of previously known vulnerabilities for more accurate risk assessment. Unfortunately,...

6 Components of a Vulnerability Threat Management Program

Protecting your healthcare organization’s ePHI from cybersecurity threats can seem daunting. However, without investing the time and personnel into threat management, your team could be leaving sensitive information vulnerable to cybercriminals. As a result, many healthcare organizations will opt for a VTM program to lower their risk.   This guide...

Hidden Signs of a Healthcare Data Breach (and How to Detect Them)

When it comes to cybersecurity best practices, timely detection is key. This is especially important for healthcare organizations. Hospitals, clinics, and administrative offices handle private patient data every day, and this data in the wrong hands can have significant consequences.  But how can you tell when your network has been...

How Healthcare Organizations Should Strengthen Their Cybersecurity Framework Against The Latest Cyber Attacks

A strong cybersecurity framework guards against the most prominent cyber threats in healthcare, but this framework should also be scalable to meet new threats. In the first quarter of 2021, the healthcare industry has faced several new types of attacks, and organizations need to step up their security practices to...

5 Reasons to Conduct Yearly Penetration Testing

When protecting your network from external threats, you sometimes need to think like a hacker. You can better prevent cyber attacks by understanding how perpetrators could potentially access sensitive data. Therefore, penetration testing should be a part of your yearly cybersecurity plan.  Why You Need Yearly Penetration TestingWhat Is Penetration...