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• Key Differences Between PHI and PII, How They Impact HIPAA Compliance

  Covered entities must understand the differences between PII and PHI to maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient data.  Continue Reading

• Can Healthcare Mitigate Risks to the COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain?

  Hackers are continuing to target and exploit the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain. Providers must leverage all risk mitigation to secure vulnerable technologies.  Continue Reading

• Insights into HHS COVID-19 HIPAA Waivers and Lasting Implications

  HHS and OCR have issued several COVID-19 HIPAA waivers around telehealth and data sharing amid the pandemic. But it’s crucial providers keep privacy and security in focus.  Continue Reading

• Can Multi-Factor Authentication Help Healthcare’s Security Posture?

  Multi-factor authentication blocks nearly all automated cyberattacks, and most compromised accounts didn’t use the tech. Healthcare’s security posture is in need of improvement.  Continue Reading

• Filling Healthcare Security Staffing Gaps with Virtual CISOs, Students

  Over half of organizations still do not have a designated security leader; transitioning internships and virtual CISOs can fill some of those healthcare security staffing gaps.  Continue Reading

• What Is Cyber Insurance for Healthcare Organizations?

  In the wake of recent data breaches, healthcare organizations are turning to cyber insurance to offset some of the costs. Here’s what they need to understand about assessing insurers and policies to ensure adequate coverage.  Continue Reading

• Complying with the HIPAA Privacy Rule During Emergency Situations

  The last thing on healthcare professionals’ minds in emergency situations is complying with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, but it should be a priority.  Continue Reading

• Perils of Healthcare Phishing and What You Can Do About It

  Healthcare phishing is a real danger to everyone in healthcare. In fact, phishing has become the preferred method for hackers to breach healthcare organizations to steal valuable medical data and/or deploy ransomware.  Continue Reading

• Defending Against Healthcare Ransomware Attacks

  Healthcare ransomware attacks have become a security nightmare for many organizations over the last couple of years. Here's what you can do to lessen their impact on your organization.  Continue Reading

• Data Security Considerations in Healthcare Interoperability

  The national push for healthcare interoperability continues to gain strength, but there are key data security areas that covered entities must consider as they implement new technologies.  Continue Reading

• HIPAA Data Breaches: What Covered Entities Must Know

  Covered entities and their business associates need to understand the basics of how HIPAA data breaches are determined, and what they can do to keep information secure.  Continue Reading

• The Role of Risk Assessments in Healthcare

  Healthcare risk assessments are not only required under HIPAA regulations, but can also be a key tool for organizations as they develop stronger data security measures.  Continue Reading

• How Ransomware Affects Hospital Data Security

  Healthcare ransomware is quickly becoming an industry buzzword, but what is it exactly and how can organizations improve their hospital data security?  Continue Reading

• Increased EHR Adoption Raises Need for Robust Security

  Recent cybersecurity attacks on health systems and hospitals shine the light on the importance of EHR security  Continue Reading