IBM Report Finds Health Care Data at Growing Risk From Ransomware, Insiders and Third-Party Breaches

A new report based on IBM MSS data revealed that ransomware, insider threats and third-party breaches plagued health care organizations in 2016.

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HIPAA Settlements of 2016: Lessons Learned

The HIPAA settlements from 2016 reinforce the importance of risk analysis when creating policies and procedures to protect PHI.

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Health Care Security in 2016: End-of-Year Checkup on Security Trends

Upon reviewing the state of health care security in 2016, data revealed that the sector suffered nearly every type of common attack at an increased rate.

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HIPAA, Fines and Your Business Associate Agreement

Health care companies must review every business associate agreement to ensure that it aligns with HIPAA requirements and that PHI is properly secured.

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Podcast: Data Security Insights From a Health Care Insider

In this podcast, Michael Ash shares data security insights and actionable advice on how health care organizations can face their PHI protection challenges.

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Podcast: Data Security Insights From a Health Care Insider

In this podcast, Michael Ash shares data security insights and actionable advice on how health care organizations can face their PHI protection challenges.

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The Doctor Is In: Building a Security Immune System for Health Care

A single breach is all it takes to wreak havoc on a health care organization that relies solely on perimeter controls for critical data protection.

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Ransomware and Health Care: There’s More at Risk Than Just Money

Many cybercriminals have turned to ransomware as a cheaper, simpler alternative to traditional methods of stealing medical records.

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Children’s Health Care, Patient Records and Black Market Identity Theft

Children’s hospitals often fall victim to black market identity theft because their primary goal is treating patients — data security is secondary.

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The Quantum Security Prognosis: Remote Health Care and the Edge of the Internet

The future of the health care industry could lie in quantum security: This advanced technology has the potential to secure critical data efficiently.

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