Cybersecurity Reminder: Microsoft Ending Support for Server 2008/R2 & Windows 7
Microsoft Server 2008/R2 & Windows 7 is coming to an end, and so are its tech support and updates. Microsoft’s announcement poses a significant cybersecurity threat to any healthcare IT infrastructure running on Microsoft Server 2008/R2 & Windows 7. According to Microsoft: “The specific end of support day for Windows 7 will be January 14, […]
Intro to Healthcare SIEM
Healthcare cybersecurity environments continue to become more complex as they embrace and rely on a diverse range of technologies to both manage and treat patients. Mobile access, cloud platforms, connected medical equipment, and IoT devices are just some of the many recent innovations used in practices across the country. This rapid rise of newly introduced […]
Designating Number of Connected Medical Devices
Connected medical devices are being used in various capacities to resolve several issues currently plaguing the healthcare industry on a global scale. Once considered peripheral resources, due to new science and innovation, medical devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have now become integrated into the very fabric of most providers’ IT infrastructure. In 2018, […]
How to Recover From a Healthcare Data Breach
Despite the healthcare industry’s continuous efforts to minimize cybercriminal activity, cyber attacks continue to make their tumultuous presence known throughout the industry. As a result, medical facilities, providers, and payers have prioritized protecting their digital infrastructure against a data breach. Healthcare organizations are consistently implementing preventative measures such as update patches, firewalls, antivirus and malware […]
How to Revolutionize Cybersecurity in Your Organization
Despite continuously integrating innovative cybersecurity upgrades and enhancements, the healthcare industry remains a primary target for cyber attacks and data breaches for a myriad of reasons. A medical facility’s technology environment contains employee and provider information, financial data, as well as a full spectrum of highly sensitive patient information, all of which can command top […]
Inventory Medical Devices for Confident Cybersecurity
Connected medical devices have become an integral part of the patient experience here in the United States. Recent statistics demonstrate that a single hospital room may have, on average, 15-20 medical devices in it, many of them connecting directly into the healthcare facility’s IT infrastructure. Beyond the number in each room, the total number of […]
HIPAA and Cybersecurity Applied to Medical Devices
Connected medical devices are increasingly being connected to hospital networks, the internet, patient home networks, and to other medical devices. This broad sharing of information allows physicians to respond to patient needs more quickly and tailor treatment plans based on outputs from medical devices in use. However, these capabilities also increase the risks associated with […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Tips for Apps and Mobile Devices
Every healthcare organization, regardless of the devices used, faces the risk of cybersecurity attacks. However, the use of mobile devices and apps can bring the risk of a cyber-attack to another level. Apps and mobile devices are highly effective, affordable, and convenient ways for medical facilities to manage a diverse range of components throughout the […]
6 Recommendations to Enhance Healthcare Cybersecurity
Cyber attacks are a regular occurrence throughout the healthcare industry. Unfortunately, not only are data and network security compromises common, they are also costly. A cyberattack can cost the organization $1.4 million in recovery expenses alone on average, including loss of productivity, service disruption, and irreparable reputation damage for medical provider. Cybercriminals often target the […]
Benefits of a Web Application Firewall for Healthcare
Application attacks are on the rise in healthcare organizations across the country. The high demand from both patients and staff to have easy access to records and scheduling has resulted in a growing number of web applications being offered to users. However, as with any technology surge, the increase in adoption has led to an […]
