The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday released a sweeping strategy document outlining how the Biden administration proposes to nudge the healthcare sector into improving its often poor cybersecurity. The strategy includes updating the HIPAA Security Rule in the next year, establishing new cybersecurity requirements for hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid […]
The year 2023 saw heightened cybersecurity activity, with both security professionals and adversaries engaged in a constant cat-and-mouse game. The dynamic landscape of cyber threats and the ever-expanding digital attack surface have compelled organizations to refine and fortify their security architectures. Despite the collective hope for a reprieve from the onslaught of daily phishing, ransomware, […]
A media report during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic that exposed the personal information of three New York patients has resulted in an $80,000 federal fine against a New York medical center, according to a Department of Health and Human Services settlement released on Monday. DHS’ Office for Civil Rights in a statement […]
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