Safeguarding Sensitive Information in Your Network
All healthcare organizations capture and store sensitive data sets within their IT networks that require extensive protection from unauthorized access or a cyber attack. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle with identifying and safeguarding this information simply because they don’t know what qualifies as sensitive data and where such data is located and stored on their network. […]
Health IT: Stay Connected and Avoid Security Risks
Every year, various advancements in technology make their way into the healthcare industry. From the Internet of Things [IoT] to telemedicine, all of these innovations are changing the way medical institutions deliver care across the world. While many significant benefits come from these modern healthcare innovations, staying connected at all times exponentially increases the threat […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Major Cybersecurity Threats to Your System
The barrage of cyber attacks against healthcare organizations, including network security compromise and data breaches, force IT departments across the globe to continuously adjust their lines of defense. The increasing complexity and sophistication of cybercriminal activities mean healthcare organizations must remain vigilant against a broad scope of possible cyber attacks. However, hackers do tend to […]
How to Maintain Cybersecurity When Employees Work Remotely
With the spread of Covid-19 around the country, many organizations are sending employees home to work remotely. Doing so can be an essential health and safety precaution, however, remote work comes with additional cybersecurity threats. Here are some ways that organizations can prioritize network security while employees are dispersed. Implement Network Access Control (NAC) When […]
How Healthcare Organizations Should Strengthen Their Cybersecurity Framework
A strong cybersecurity framework guards against the most prominent cyber threats in healthcare. This framework should also be scalable to meet new threats. By staying aware of the latest cyber attacks in healthcare and prepping your security team, your organization can keep a step ahead of today’s cyber criminals. Here is what every healthcare organization […]
9 Tricks Spammers Use to Compromise Your System
Today’s cybersecurity tools can help stop cybercriminals; however, many spammers find creative ways to get around safeguards. Spammers add another layer of risk to healthcare organizations, so it’s important that all employees know how to spot these cybersecurity threats. Here are some of the most common tricks spammers may use to access and compromise systems. […]
5 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 […]