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The Healthcare IT Stack

Any technological system depends on its design for its reliability and availability. The way the different layers of IT get set up and how they are meant to
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Medical Device Regulation

Introduction Medical devices are broad in their capabilities, functionalities, uses, and regulation criteria. The FDA defines a medical device as “an instrum
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SecurityIQ, AwareEd, and PhishSim User’s Manual, Pt. 1: Introduction

[pkadzone zone="main_top"] Introduction SecurityIQ is an online learning platform that combines a phishing simulator and computer-based security awareness
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Intelligence Information Gathering – Collecting Twitter Followers with 25 lines of Python

Introduction Many corporations are not aware of the types of data that can be found and used by attackers in the wild. The information that you will be able
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Third-Party Risk Management

Third-party risk management has started to gain much importance, as organizations turn more toward outsourcing to reduce their operating costs and put more e
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Security Risk Assessment in Health Care

Introduction Security Risk Assessment in Care Settings are intended to protect and secure health information (electronic protected health information or ePHI
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Risk Management in Healthcare

Definition Following security risk assessment, security risk management is the second step of the security management process standard, which is the first ad
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Security Technologies in Healthcare

Introduction Information technology is an integral part of healthcare solutions nowadays. The Internet of Things (IoT) concept is already integrated into the
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Medical Data Protection

PHI losses: how much and how come? Protected Health Information (PHI) has never been more attractive to cybercriminals. If you analyze the Office for Civil R
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Windows GUI Memory Forensics-Clipboard, Windows, Atoms, Message, and Event Hooks

In the previous article, we discussed some important GUI objects like session, window stations, and desktops. As we saw earlier memory forensics of GUI objec
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Penetration Testing Benefits: Pen Testing for Risk Management

This article explores the probable benefits which result from the relationships between penetration testing and various other mechanisms for fortifying cyber
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A Behavioral Biometric – Keystroke Recognition

Overview of the Last Article In our articles on Biometrics, we have covered a wide range of topics, ranging from examining the Physical-based Biometrics, to
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Cyber-Security Career Planning

Intro This article will differ from ones I wrote before. You may get used to my pieces of content which usually cover in-depth aspects of cyber-security and
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Windows GUI Forensics-Session Objects, Window Stations, and Desktop

In this article series, we will take a look at the Windows GUI forensics which is often not discussed. We will take a look at the various structures and how
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Cyber Warfare: From Attribution to Deterrence

Introduction The number of cyber-attacks continues to increase such as the offensives conducted by nation-state hackers against governments worldwide. Often,
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Penetration Testing: Job Knowledge & Professional Development

Interested in starting a career in penetration testing? This is actually a good time to get in the field, as security has taken center stage in the IT activi
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Healthcare Attack Statistics and Case Studies

Nearly 95 percent of all medical and health care institutions have reported being victimized by some form of a cyber-attack.  The recent trend toward digital
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Security Leaders in Healthcare

The healthcare industry was the number one target for cyber-attacks in 2015, the number of attacks even surpassing those directed at financial organizations
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Automated Source Code Review for DVTA

Practical Thick Client Application Penetration Testing using Damn Vulnerable Thick Client App: Automated Source code review Background: In the previous arti
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The Internet of Things in Healthcare

The Internet of Things (often referred to as IoT) is an exciting new development in connectivity and technology that is happening as you read this. Essential
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Top 5 Emerging Security Technologies in Healthcare

Data breaches continue to be a primary concern for the security of healthcare organizations. Although there will most likely never be a day where the threat
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Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Technology development has been transforming and adding values to healthcare service providers and practitioners. Many technological innovations have been in
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10 Best Practices for Healthcare Security

There’s no doubt that technology has played a pivotal role in changing our lives, both at home and in the workplace. We are now connected to the world 24 hou
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IS Best Practices for Healthcare

Healthcare professionals do not usually link data security with patient safety. However, when a patient enters a hospital, it becomes the responsibility of t
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