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At Fortified Health Security, we know that there are multiple factors that our industry must pay attention to as we look towards building robust cybersecurity programs. One of the most pressing factors is the rapid digitization of healthcare that was happening before the pandemic and is happening at a faster...
Usernames and passwords are the foundation of user authentication, but these factors are no longer enough to prevent data exposure. As cyber threats become more complex, companies are fighting back through single sign-on and multi-factor authentication. These solutions can strengthen your cybersecurity framework without hindering user experience. What Is Single...
In response to the latest attack on the healthcare industry by the cybercriminal group Orangeworm, Fortified Health Security COO William Crank penned a commentary for the Disaster Recovery Journal – the leading industry resource for business continuity professionals covering disaster recovery, crisis management, and risk management. Throughout the article, Crank discusses what...
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) have issued a Limited Waiver of HIPAA Sanctions and Penalties. While HIPAA regulations and protected health information (PHI) protections are still in place, it’s important that healthcare facilities understand...
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 key ways that organizations can prioritize network security while employees are dispersed....
As the occurrence of cyber-attacks and data breaches continue to grow, medical providers find themselves tasked with adhering to an ever-increasing litany of HIPAA compliance requirements. Thus, strong cybersecurity program implementation and maintenance should remain a top priority for healthcare facilities of every size across the U.S. This is especially...