Security
Cybersecurity weak points arise just about any time IT services are added or removed, or new products and vendors enter a network.
The cyberattack was first discovered in February, but crucial evidence was lost during the investigation on April that rendered it impossible for officials to rule out a breach.
Anthem’s Medicare insurance coordination services vendor discovered in April that an employee was stealing and misusing Medicaid member data from as early as July 2016.
Working with the cloud-based database developer helps Experian offer healthcare organizations better speed and scalability to manage patient identification, officials say.
Officials of the voice and language tool provider said 75 percent of its clients are once again able to use its eScription LH platform.
With older versions of the operating system recently proven vulnerable to Petya, WannaCry and other new attacks, Gartner and Forrester say it’s time to adopt Microsoft’s latest OS.
Applying tactics commonly used to secure laptops and servers is not enough for Internet of Things devices and apps.
Locky and Cerber attacks yielded about $7 million each as victims paid to regain access to their data.
The ongoing staffing shortage and budget constraints are making it difficult to protect health information, but it’s possible to piece together an effective security strategy by aligning the necessary pieces.
Michael Daniel developed cybersecurity policy and strategy for the United States and helped the U.S. partner with the private sector, nongovernmental organizations and other nations.