CISO Brief: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025
Since the start of 2025, the healthcare sector has continued to experience cyber incidents that have disrupted patient care, exposed millions of records, and reshaped organizational thinking about resilience. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is not just about reminding people of risks; it’s about translating real-world events into actionable lessons. Below is a look back at the […]
Why National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Matters
In 2004, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared the month of October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. At this time: Apple’s iPhone was three years away from being released Google had just become a public company The majority of healthcare information still sat in file drawers. More than most, DHS was acutely aware that we […]
Can We Overcome Human Error in Cybersecurity?
In the wisdom of Alexander Pope, “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” But if the English poet was a CIO or CISO for a hospital today, he’d be sorely tested by any employee who falls victim to a phishing attack. Regulations require employee training to prevent phishing attacks, as well as sanction policies for […]
Healthcare Guide to Making Email More Secure
Yes, there are countless cybersecurity threats plaguing healthcare networks across the country at any given moment. However, recent reports suggest that many data breaches across any industry specifically occur due to poor email security practices within the company. A 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that as much as 66% of malware on compromised networks […]
Biggest Healthcare Spam Threats (And How to Avoid Them)
The practice of spam began innocently enough in 1978 (yes, really), when Gary Thuerk, a marketing associate at Digital Equipment Corporation sent a promotional mass-email to 400 recipients touting the arrival of the company’s new T-series of VAX systems. The reaction was swift, fierce, and familiar: unadulterated annoyance. Today, the practice of spam continues in […]
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 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 […]
What It Means to Be Cyber Smart
Now in its 18th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure everyone in the Nation has the […]
Prepare Your Organization to Fight Phishing
Phishing attacks can result in ransomware or other types of malware. Read on to learn what healthcare cybersecurity teams can do to protect their organization and patient information. The human element of cyberattacks Humans are often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, with curiosity or inattention taking the place of vigilance and caution […]
Four Easy Ways to Protect Yourself Online
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), when government and the private sector work together to develop ways that businesses can help their workers and customers keep their digital data safe. It’s an excellent time for healthcare stakeholders to look at the privacy and security best practices they should employ. Helping our clients build a […]