Healthcare information security

Healthcare information security

Introduction The healthcare industry consists of a large pool of individuals and entities. There are of course doctors and nurses, but there are also adminis

Healthcare information security

Introduction Despite concerns over the use of personal devices in the healthcare industry, “bring your own device” (BYOD) is becoming “business as usual.” Nu

Healthcare information security

Security concerns are growing exponentially in healthcare, as hospitals become the most financially lucrative targets for cyber-attackers. In 2015, one in th

Healthcare information security

Ransomware, the holding hostage of computers or data in exchange for money, is dramatically on the rise all across the world. Any business in any industry is

Healthcare information security

Ransomware, the holding hostage of computers or data in exchange for money, continues to be a major threat to hospitals and other medical facilities. In orde

Healthcare information security

By now, most people have at least some passing familiarity with HIPAA – the federal rules and regulations that apply to the security and handling of personal

Healthcare information security

It was February 4, 2015, and an announcement that would shake the medical and insurance industries to their core was about to be made. Anthem, Inc., experien

Healthcare information security

Introduction The use of digital technology in the healthcare sector is growing significantly. Acute care hospitals, health insurance companies, private secto

Healthcare information security

Introduction – Why the Healthcare Sector is a Preferred Target for Cyber Attacks IBM dubbed 2015 "the year of the healthcare breach." On the report of the da

Healthcare information security

With the drastic increase in Cyber Crime, the healthcare industry is a potential target for data hungry hackers. Patient safety may not directly relate to da