Can a Decryption Key Help you Avoid Paying 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 security breach, consider using a […]
Navigating Generative AI and Healthcare Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems capable of performing tasks that historically required human intelligence. Generative AI, conversely, can be understood as the “actionable” aspect of AI, where new data can be created to understand and generate human responses rather than using Large Language Models (LLM) to analyze existing data. Think of generative AI […]
The Risk and Rewards of Quantum Computing in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations depend on strong cryptographic technologies to secure data. As quantum technologies rapidly advance, concerns are growing about the threats quantum computing poses to widely used encryption methods. If you’re concerned about—or even unaware of— the issues surrounding quantum computing, this post will explore the potential threats to your healthcare organization and the strategies […]
Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)Security: Why Healthcare Must Act Now
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed patient care by delivering real-time data and improving clinical outcomes. However, as Fortified Health Security predicted in its 2025 Horizon Report, interconnected medical devices create new cybersecurity risks. The recent FDA and CISA alerts about vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors highlight the urgent need for proactive IoMT […]