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What is the HIPAA Security Rule?

What is the HIPAA Security Rule?

Feb 26, 2024

While the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is all about protecting patient privacy, the Privacy Rule is just one of five areas of regulation. When it comes to annual requirements, the other heavy hitter is the Security Rule, which focuses on securing technology. This blog explores the key aspects of the HIPAA Security...

Cybersecurity Performance Goals and HIPAA

Cybersecurity Performance Goals and HIPAA

Feb 12, 2024

What We Know So Far (February 2024) With cyber-attacks on the rise in healthcare, HIPAA enforcer, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has taken proactive measures to enhance the sector’s resilience against these growing threats. As covered entities and business associates adapt to emerging challenges, understanding and implementing the voluntary Healthcare and Public...

Navigating the Threat Landscape: Common Cybersecurity Risks and Solutions for Healthcare Providers    

Navigating the Threat Landscape: Common Cybersecurity Risks and Solutions for Healthcare Providers   

Feb 2, 2024

It’s safe to say that cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics in healthcare right now. Both cyber attack techniques and employee susceptibility are dramatically increasing in the industry, and current government guidelines are scrambling to keep up. Understanding common cybersecurity risks and implementing effective solutions is crucial to safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance...

Mastering the Basics: Password Security FAQ’s

Mastering the Basics: Password Security FAQ’s

Jan 29, 2024

Remember our call to action for a Password Audit in our Healthcare Cybersecurity Resolutions blog a few weeks back? As January draws to a close, now is the perfect time to tick off this achievable and cost-free goal. Dive into this week’s blog for an in-depth guide on crafting and sustaining robust passwords that fortify...

Simulating Threats: A Human-Centric Approach to Healthcare Security 

Simulating Threats: A Human-Centric Approach to Healthcare Security 

Jan 19, 2024

As healthcare remains one of the top targeted fields for cyber attacks, most practices at this point have established a basic level of cybersecurity safeguards and annual training. However, phishing has remained a persistent and potent threat due to cyber criminals’ exploitation of the human element. This blog post aims to shed light on the...

Healthcare Cybersecurity Resolutions

Healthcare Cybersecurity Resolutions

Dec 28, 2023

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reassess and reinforce our commitment to HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity. Consider these nine resolutions to enhance the security posture of your healthcare organization:   Passwords Audit Kick off the year by ensuring that all passwords are not only unique but also strong. We...

Healthcare on High Alert: OCR’s First Ransomware Settlement

Healthcare on High Alert: OCR’s First Ransomware Settlement

Nov 27, 2023

In a watershed moment for the healthcare industry, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), recently finalized a $100,000 settlement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company. This historic agreement, the first of its kind for OCR, comes in response to a ransomware attack that exposed...

Social Engineering in Healthcare: Recognizing and Mitigating the Human Factor

Social Engineering in Healthcare: Recognizing and Mitigating the Human Factor

Nov 17, 2023

In the interconnected world of healthcare, where data is both invaluable and vulnerable, the rise of social engineering attacks poses a significant threat. Beyond sophisticated software and firewalls, cybercriminals often exploit the human element to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This blog explores the nuances of social engineering in healthcare, sheds light on common...

The Lock & Key of Healthcare: Encryption’s Role in Patient Privacy

The Lock & Key of Healthcare: Encryption’s Role in Patient Privacy

Nov 13, 2023

Back in the day, physical safeguards were all we had to protect patient files. In today’s world where most information is stored digitally, a filing cabinet and key can no longer do the trick. The utilization of data encryption stands as one of the most fundamental and effective methods to ensure the confidentiality and integrity...

Cybersecurity Audits for Healthcare

Cybersecurity Audits for Healthcare

Oct 23, 2023

Introduction As tempting as it may be to check off compliance requirements and leave them until the following year, these items require continuous attention.  Covered entities and business associates handle vast amounts of sensitive patient information, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Regular cybersecurity audits have become essential to ensure the safeguarding of this critical...

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