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Why social engineering attacks are decimating healthcare cybersecurity defenses

by October 27, 2020

Data breaches are – to put it mildly – bad for business. And it’s no wonder that companies around the world from enterprises to start-ups have increased their investments in cybersecurity over the past decade. That’s because it’s much less expensive to prevent cyberattacks than it is to repair the damages after they occur. From […] [MORE]

How healthcare facilities can improve cybersecurity

by September 10, 2019

The healthcare industry continues to be a favorite target of hackers. And the only way this will stop is for hospitals to take control of their technology. In this guest post, Keenan Skelly, VP of global partnerships and security evangelist at a market leader in next-generation cybersecurity readiness, offers a few ways facilities can strengthen […] [MORE]

Healthcare organizations look to the cloud for secure digital transformation

by August 27, 2019

Healthcare costs are constantly on the rise, and healthcare organizations are struggling to preserve the expected level of services of care with the ever growing costs to maintain them. One of the most important items in this era is keeping patient data accurate and available, even as it grows exponentially.  New IT technologies, such as […] [MORE]

Top types of cyberattacks on hospital, healthcare networks

by February 3, 2017

Hospitals must continue to be vigilant when preventing ransomware and other malicious cyberattacks on their networks. If an unauthorized third-party gains access to hospital systems, it could cause many problems, including data breaches and system shutdowns. 

5 ways to stop cyberattacks on your hospital

by January 9, 2017

If your hospital experienced a cyberattack, it would severely disrupt operations. To avoid any problems, facilities need to make sure their IT departments are being proactive with network security by detecting and eliminating threats quickly. 

Hospitals may be top target of cyberattacks in 2017

by December 5, 2016

Cyberattacks on healthcare providers have grown more popular in recent years – especially with the rise of ransomware incidents in hospitals. And that trend shows no sign of stopping in the coming year. In fact, experts say the situation may get worse in 2017. 

Hackers add new targets to their hit lists

by June 17, 2015

Cyberattacks continue to rise and hackers are setting their sights on new targets — the feds and the Cloud. 

Study says cyberattacks are on the rise — now what?

by May 20, 2015

There’s another reason to worry about your data security — research shows cyberattacks have become the top cause of breaches. 

What the feds are planning next for cybersecurity

by January 30, 2015

It should come as no surprise that the feds are worried about cybersecurity. But what can providers expect this year from the government to put the brakes on this growing issue? 

Can mergers expose you to more cyberthreats?

by December 5, 2014

Cybersecurity remains a top area of concern for most hospital leaders. And now there’s another reason to stay vigilant. 

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