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Tips for Managing Third-Party Risk in Health Care

Reciprocity

Data breaches against healthcare organizations affected more than 1 million people in 2020. The average total data breach cost in the same year was far higher in the healthcare industry ( $7.13 As one can see, the healthcare industry is one of the most attractive targets for cyber attackers and data thieves.

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Managing the Perils of Data Exfiltration

Pure Storage

healthcare industry , sensitive patient data was exfiltrated from a UnitedHealth subsidiary that processes prescriptions for over 100 million patients. Technical vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, and social engineering are well-known methods of gaining access. In early 2024, during the most serious cyberattack ever on the U.S.

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Managing the Perils of Data Exfiltration

Pure Storage

healthcare industry , sensitive patient data was exfiltrated from a UnitedHealth subsidiary that processes prescriptions for over 100 million patients. Technical vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, and social engineering are well-known methods of gaining access. In early 2024, during the most serious cyberattack ever on the U.S.

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Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

Solutions Review

This is likely to impact industries where transparency matters, such as healthcare, financial services, and insurance. Embrace Access Control: Implement strong authentication and authorization protocols to ensure only authorized applications and users can access data. Proactive monitoring is vital to staying ahead of evolving threats.

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Cybersecurity as a Matter of National Security

NexusTek

Markets with essential services face more threats and harbor greater responsibility in shoring up vulnerabilities. Healthcare Ransomware 8. Furthermore, certain industries are more heavily targeted for their widespread effects on broader swaths of the U.S. population. Finance Server access attacks 2. Energy Data theft and leaks 4.

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Using mobile devices in your medical practice? Here’s how to be HIPAA-compliant

Online Computers

Mobile devices are so ubiquitous and full of useful features that it’s not surprising that medical professionals use these when administering healthcare services. Healthcare professionals lack training on how to use mobile devices in a HIPAA-compliant manner. Cybersecurity tools can be put into place.

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How To Demonstrate Storage & Backup Compliance A Practical Guide

Solutions Review

In addition, many of these standards require organizations to verify that they are carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities concerning Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs). Many of the tools used to scan for vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations do a poor job in identifying storage and backup risks.

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