Authentication in the Changing Healthcare Industry
HID Global
JUNE 7, 2023
Protect sensitive healthcare data with modern authentication solutions. Learn about RFID technology for secure access in the changing healthcare industry.
What's the Prescription for Cyber Resilience in Healthcare?
SecureWorld News
APRIL 9, 2024
billing and electronic payment system operated by Change Healthcare, a big division of UnitedHealth Group, is only the latest, but maybe greatest, example. RELATED: Hospitals Seek Federal Help as Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Disrupts Payments ] The attack has left hundreds, if not thousands, of providers all over the U.S.
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Faster, Stronger Healthcare Authentication With RFID
HID Global
JUNE 29, 2021
Faster, Stronger Healthcare Authentication With RFID. Tue, 06/29/2021 - 17:09.
Kaspersky: Many wearables and healthcare devices are open to attack due to vulnerable data transfer protocol
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Security analysts found 33 weak points in MMQT, a frequently used protocol that rarely involves authentication or encryption. The post Kaspersky: Many wearables and healthcare devices are open to attack due to vulnerable data transfer protocol appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Royal Ransomware Targeting U.S. Healthcare
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The United States Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) security team (the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center or HC3) released a report detailing how Royal ransomware has been used to target the healthcare sector. Since the beginning of the pandemic, cyberattacks targeting healthcare have increased dramatically.
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6 CRM Benefits for Healthcare Providers
Galido
JANUARY 24, 2020
Information Technology Blog - - 6 CRM Benefits for Healthcare Providers - Information Technology Blog. The increase in the use of healthcare crm throughout the industry becomes the reason. Below are the 6 benefits that the healthcare providers gain with the use of software: Cash flow management. Secure healthcare organization.
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Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Key to Modern Cybersecurity
CIO Business Intelligence
JUNE 27, 2022
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence in order to gain access to a network, application, or system, and can dramatically decrease the likelihood of infiltration. One of the best ways to ensure security?
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A Healthcare Utopia of Rules
Phil Windley
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Summary: Verifiable credentials have a number of use cases in healthcare. But, as I wrote in Authentic Digital Relationships : Because of the systematic imbalance of power that administrative. My choice, as you might guess, would be a solution based on verifiable credentials— whether or not the healthcare system is centralized.
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Healthcare Provider Suffers Data Breach Impacting 1.3 Million Patients
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 4, 2022
The healthcare sector continues to be a high priority target for malicious threat actors, as it has been throughout the pandemic. Broward Health, a large healthcare system in South Florida, disclosed a data breach that impacts more than 1.3 million of its patients. million of its patients.
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Blockchain Technology Can Revolutionize Global Healthcare Systems
Galido
JUNE 25, 2018
Healthcare businesses all over the world are looking for suitable opportunities that will not only reduce cost but also provide enhanced and quality patient care. The healthcare industry is evolving side by side with market-disruptive technologies with an increased demand and need for verifiable synced data. Fragmentation of Data.
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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware
SecureWorld News
JULY 7, 2022
United States government agencies recently released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) providing information on how North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are actively using Maui ransomware to attack healthcare organizations. Mitigations for Maui ransomware.
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Patient Portal Puts a Spotlight on Secure Messaging
CTOvision
AUGUST 15, 2014
For healthcare professionals participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services electronic health record (EHR) incentive program, you’ll soon need to demonstrate compliance with the Stage 2 Meaningful Use requirements in order to continue receiving incentive payments. Patient Portal and Messaging Authentication.
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The High-Stakes Game of Ensuring IoMT Device Security
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion. New security solutions are now aiding healthcare organizations' IT teams in promptly resolving issues, even with devices from various manufacturers.
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Over 80% of State Governments and Healthcare Face Email Fraud Risks
SecureWorld News
JUNE 2, 2020
have been on the front lines in the fight to protect the safety of citizens: state governments and healthcare. Organizations and agencies that support citizens, like state governments and healthcare. Throughout COVID-19, two major groups in the U.S. Data reveals holes in email fraud response. The second is effective communication.
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Cyber Attack on Ardent Health Closes 3 of Its 30 Emergency Rooms
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Ardent Health Services, a Nashville-based healthcare provider, fell victim to a ransomware attack on Thanksgiving Day morning, November 23, that disrupted its IT operations and forced hospitals to divert emergency room patients to other facilities. This approach adds an extra layer of security against unauthorized data alterations.
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Welcome to the trusted edge
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Just imagine the devastation if a hospital got hacked and the infrastructure and healthcare devices were taken offline, which we have seen happen before. In many industries, such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, devices and sensors are connected in machine-to-machine (M2M) scenarios with no user awareness.
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Welltok data breach hits 8.5 million American citizens
Dataconomy
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Welltok, a prominent Healthcare SaaS provider, has reported a security incident involving a Welltok data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 8.5 The prominent Healthcare SaaS provider reported the Welltok data breach affecting approximately 8.5 million patients in the United States. million U.S.
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Passwordless MFA for Customers: How to Fortify Security without Introducing Friction
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 2, 2022
Password-based authentication is likely the most widely used method of authenticating users to online services. Password-based authentication is used because it is easy to understand and implement. They provide multifactor authentication (MFA) without the usual burden on the user. on a user’s other online accounts.
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Health Records of 69K People Exposed in Kaiser Permanente Data Breach
SecureWorld News
JUNE 15, 2022
Over the last few years, particularly since the start of the pandemic, malicious threat actors have increasingly targeted the healthcare sector. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), update your software to its latest version, train your end-users to know how to avoid phishing scams and be careful what they click on, etc.
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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Healthcare
ForAllSecure
JANUARY 15, 2021
Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. In 2011, researcher Ang Cui showed how updates to common laser printers were not signed or otherwise authenticated, meaning that you might think you’re doing the right thing by applying an update when in reality you might be unintentionally installing malware. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts.
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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Healthcare
ForAllSecure
JANUARY 15, 2021
Listen to EP 12: Hacking Healthcare. In 2011, researcher Ang Cui showed how updates to common laser printers were not signed or otherwise authenticated, meaning that you might think you’re doing the right thing by applying an update when in reality you might be unintentionally installing malware. Apple Podcasts. Google Podcasts.
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Health Orgs Are Target of Daixin Team Ransomware
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The biggest target is the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector, according to the advisory. "As Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with information about "Daixin Team," a cybercrime group actively targeting U.S. businesses with ransomware and data extortion operations.
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Cigna Health Data Leak Exposes Massive Provider Information Database
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The exposed database, containing more than 17 billion records, has raised concerns about the security of sensitive healthcare provider information and negotiated rates for medical procedures. states, Cigna offers an array of healthcare insurance plans, including individual, family, employer-sponsored, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.
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Report: Attackers Move Lightning Fast to Capitalize on Vulnerabilities
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Notably, LockBit exploited vulnerabilities such as CVE-2023-27350 in PaperCut NG and CVE-2023-0699 in Google Chrome, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and exploit heap corruption. Clop's activities included exploiting CVE-2023-27350, CVE-2023-34362, CVE-2023-0669, and CVE-2023-35036.
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NIST Report Highlights Rising Tide of Threats Facing AI Systems
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform major sectors like healthcare, transportation, finance, and government over the coming years. But the advanced machine learning (ML) models powering this AI revolution also introduce new vectors of attack for malicious actors. As adoption accelerates, so too do emerging cybersecurity risks.
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For Government Cyber Security Leaders and Big Data Designers: 27 Jan Breakfast To Share Design Patterns
CTOvision
DECEMBER 22, 2014
Join Eddie and Bob Gourley of CTOvision on 27 Jan 2015 in an interactive discussion on best practices in security for big data deployments that will cover: Authentication. Now a security engineer with Cloudera, Eddie continues to work directly with clients from enterprises from multiple sectors of the economy.
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Fed Tech Roundup September 3
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
How to limit cyber risk with adaptive authentication - GCN.com. Billion Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization Contract. CSC Merges Government Services Unit with SRA Upon Separation; Creating Largest Pure-Play Government I.T. Business in the U.S. DOD's chasm between what's needed and what's possible - FCW.com.
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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 22, 2024
Some of the most at-risk industries include several critical infrastructure sectors such as: Healthcare Utilities and energy Manufacturing Education State/national governments The growing trend of targeting critical infrastructure is concerning, as we’ve seen attacks like SolarWinds have devastating impacts.
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Revolutionize Your eBook Security with DRM Systems
Kitaboo
MARCH 30, 2024
In business settings, especially in the healthcare and financial sectors, DRM helps in meeting data protection regulations and legal industry obligations. In the software & gaming world it maintains the integrity of licensed software or games, employing methods such as activation keys and online authentication.
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What is transformational leadership? A model for motivating innovation
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 10, 2022
This is accomplished by setting an example at the executive level through authenticity, a strong sense of corporate culture, employee ownership, and independence in the workplace. This model encourages leaders to demonstrate authentic, strong leadership with the idea that employees will be inspired to follow suit.
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Digital Rights Management Software: Protect Your Content
Kitaboo
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Monetization of Digital Assets One of the key objectives of delivering digital content, whether in the field of business, education, story-telling, entertainment, healthcare, finance, or any industry, is to monetize digital assets. It ensures the secure and controlled dissemination of digital content.
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BCBSNC builds a better IT workplace through DEI
CIO Business Intelligence
MAY 16, 2023
When employees feel they can bring their authentic selves to work, it can result in higher levels of employee productivity and satisfaction, improved retention rates, and more effective recruiting efforts. And those efforts have paid off, with BCBSNC coming in at No. BCBSNC also ranked No. 1 for diversity and No. 2 for employee engagement.
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Funding female founders: Former All Raise CEO on what needs to change
GeekWire
MARCH 12, 2024
based venture firms (managing $25 million or more, excluding healthcare firms and corporate VCs) are women, according to All Raise. “So you got to know what game you’re playing and how it’s played so you can show up as your authentic, bold, and confident self and communicate appropriately.”
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Ready or not, IoT is transforming your world
Dataconomy
AUGUST 29, 2023
Healthcare has also embraced IoT, with wearable devices monitoring vital signs and providing early warnings for potential health issues. The healthcare sector will witness even more personalized and remote patient monitoring, revolutionizing the way medical care is delivered.
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Big Data Cyber Security Architect Eddie Garcia Discusses Best Practices at 27 Jan Breakfast in DC
CTOvision
JANUARY 15, 2015
Join Eddie and CTOvision''s Bob Gourley in an interactive discussion on best practices in security for big data deployments that will cover: Authentication. Now a security engineer with Cloudera, Eddie continues to work directly with clients from enterprises across multiple sectors of the economy. Encryption. Date: 27 Jan. Time: 0730-1030.
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Exciting Health Information Technology Breakthroughs
Galido
JULY 26, 2018
Technology breakthroughs in healthcare are changing the face of medical field. Technology plays a role in almost all processes of healthcare, from patient records, monitoring, diagnostics and self-care technology. Researchers and healthcare professionals are working in tandem to implement a concise solution.
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8 servant leadership do’s and don’ts
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 12, 2022
It aims to foster an inclusive environment that enables everyone in the organization to thrive as their authentic self. Servant leadership is about listening more and talking less,” says David Reis, CIO of the University of Miami Healthcare System. Dotlich says. Do: Listen more and talk less. Reis holds monthly 8 a.m.
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SSI is the Key to Claiming Ownership in an AI-Enabled World
Phil Windley
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
These identities are not just tools for authentication; they're pivotal in distinguishing our human-generated creations from those produced by AI. This is crucial in combating the proliferation of deepfakes and other AI-generated misinformation, ensuring the authenticity of content and safeguarding the integrity of our digital interactions.
CISA and NCSC Unveil Guidelines for Secure AI System Development
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As AI continues to permeate various aspects of personal lives and businesses— from healthcare to finance to transportation— the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly paramount.
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79 How identity management helps protect what ails patients
Network World
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Empowering the patient Image by Thinkstock There is serious personal risk associated with a healthcare data breach, especially with multiple connected devices and health record systems generating and storing a patient’s sensitive health data.
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Maximus data breach confirmed, 11 million people at risk
Dataconomy
AUGUST 1, 2023
The Maximus data breach has led to the exposure of personal details of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries and millions of other healthcare consumers. CMS noted that the exposed information may include names, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, details about healthcare providers and prescriptions, and health insurance claims.
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AI and the Written Word: Exploring the Future of Automated Content
Kitaboo
DECEMBER 27, 2023
AI helps in verifying content authenticity, detecting plagiarism, analyzing user behavior patterns, and using NLP techniques to identify fraudulent activities, spam, phishing, or deceptive messaging. AI also encourages publishing companies to inculcate multi-factor authentication and anomaly detection for login attempts.
OpenAI’s Voice Engine mimics your voice with a short audio sample
Dataconomy
APRIL 1, 2024
Among the organizations granted early access are Age of Learning , a company specializing in educational technology; HeyGen , a platform for visual storytelling; Dimagi , a developer of healthcare software for field workers; Livox , which produces an AI-powered communication application; and Lifespan , a healthcare network.
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HIPAA Technical Safeguards Risk Assessment Checklist
Galido
JUNE 22, 2018
Business associates, healthcare providers and covered entities are required to complete audits to prove they are complying with regulations. The rule, Protected Health and Information (PHI), was passed to cover information regarding a person’s health status, health care payment and provision of healthcare. This was done in 2003.
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