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One of the weaknesses in the human cybersecurity chain is well, we’re human. We make mistakes at various moments, whether we’re being rushed, or curious, We also get lazy, lackadaisical, or otherwise complacent, and when we do, we become vulnerable to an attack. An example would be the simple task of logging out of websites. […]
Ransomware continues to evolve in its reach, effectiveness, and sophistication. This week CISA, the FBI, and the NSA issued a joint alert on a strain of ransomware called BlackMatter. Here’s what makes it different, and so dangerous. First, BlackMatter is a RaaS distributed model – Ransomware As A Service. This approach allows anyone with the […]
How can a risk assessment be worthless? Risk assessments can be one of the most effective tools in your security arsenal. However, if you get the results and don’t act on them, it’s as good as not doing one at all, and all too often, that is the reality. So how do you actually make […]
If you work in medicine, you know that HIPAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation to follow. Failing to maintain HIPAA security compliance can result in devastating consequences. It can cost practices thousands of dollars in litigation, and forever damage their reputation. Part of staying compliant with the law is healthcare cybersecurity. […]
Facebook goes down, why should you care? If you haven’t heard, Monday, October 4th, saw Facebook, Instagram, and What’s App disappear from the internet – literally erased. Understanding what happened may save your business one day and also make you aware of an Achilles heel that exists for every internet address. Let’s take a look […]
Between August 2020 and July 2021, there were 706 healthcare data breaches. This involved exposure to over 500 records and healthcare data for 44,368,781 people. That represents an average of 58.8 breaches of about 3.70 million records a month. All healthcare providers, health plans, or healthcare clearinghouses, should feel alarmed. The COVID-19 pandemic has created […]
Increasingly, healthcare providers are learning to utilize the extensive benefits of online tools like patient portals. These tools enable more efficient communication between providers and patients. Moreover, they allow patients increased access to medical records and test results. These are just a few of the benefits that providers have come to recognize. However, there is […]
It’s been over twenty years since the Health Insurance Provider and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was put into motion. Many factors have evolved since then. There have been numerous advancements in technology that introduce new circumstances surrounding data security. If you’re operating a business in the healthcare field or medical practice, you may need to hire […]
Every day, psychologists become more and more important in the world. There was already a brewing mental health crisis before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, people everywhere are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, and worse. Yet, not all psychologists take their jobs as seriously as others. Some don’t even go through HIPAA compliance training, […]
Is your business meeting the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules? Have you completed a HIPAA risk assessment and HIPAA risk analysis? Organizations that fail to comply put patients’ protected health information (PHI) at risk. Failure to adhere to HIPAA standards carries hefty fines. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) charged the largest financial […]
Within the past few years, there were 4 billion confidential records compromised within the workplace. If you are a covered entity, these facts may be startling to you. After all, you work with private patient information, and those patients expect you to keep their details secure. That is why hiring a service to provide a […]
As you probably already know, HIPAA is a federal law that created national standards to protect sensitive information from being disclosed without a patient’s permission. Therefore, HIPAA compliance is not an option if you’re a medical practice, insurance company, nursing home, pharmacy, insurance company, or clearinghouse (to name a few). In truth, it’s a two-fold benefit. One, […]
Did you know that the average cost of a HIPAA data breach is $3.92 million? That figure is enough to strike fear in any practice owner’s heart. Investing in HIPAA compliance easily pays for itself if you fend off even one breach. It’s also crucial for earning your patients’ trust and keeping your practice open. […]
A patient’s medical history is immensely valuable. As a healthcare provider, it’s an essential duty on your part to protect against any violations of patient privacy. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. Even the best of offices can fall victim to an information breach. Skilled hackers constantly prowl the internet to find people’s medical data. Sometimes […]
Are you a medical organization, wondering if you’re HIPAA compliant? You’ve probably implemented changes in the past to safeguard the privacy of your data. Have you considered the benefits of cybersecurity in healthcare? In recent years, there have been over 500 healthcare data breaches annually. An IBM report revealed that the average cost of a US […]
The healthcare sector is one of the industries that face the most cyberattacks. An example of this is Anthem who had 78.8-million patient records stolen in 2015. Protecting your patient data is essential. It should be a priority within your organization. Not only could insufficient privacy and security cost patients, but it could also land […]