By Zac Amos – Healthcare IT leaders already understand that attackers have them in their sights, but the gulf between knowing and acting remains wide. Penetration testing — or pen testing — closes that gap by providing proof of how systems can be breached and data exfiltrated.
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By Matt Fisher – The risk to privacy and security of healthcare information, despite all of the headlines, does not only come from outside attackers. Inside threats are real and can go undetected for potentially longer periods of time.
By Timothy Casey – Healthcare leaders, here’s the hard truth: Cyberattacks are no longer a “what if”—they’re a when. In 2024 alone, more than 500 major breaches compromised millions of patient records. And while most organizations think they’re covered, the reality is far more dangerous:
By Lance Reid – Cybersecurity threats are no longer abstract risks for healthcare organizations, they are routine, disruptive and increasingly dangerous. Whether you’re a major hospital system or a rural clinic, the risk is real. Cybercriminals want access to sensitive patient data, and they’re becoming more sophisticated every day in how they go about getting it.
By Matt Fisher – The steady stream of settlements from the Office for Civil Rights continues. The underpinning to many of the recent settlements is notification following the occurrence of a data breach, often from some form of a cyber attack.
By Zac Amos – Health care technology investments are often a double-edged sword. Innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation may be the most obvious examples, but even something as seemingly innocuous as security cameras can be complicated.
By Mat Buttrey – In today’s digital era, healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of Protected Health Information (PHI). But with more focus than ever on safeguarding patient data, one major compliance risk often flies under the radar: printing.
By Dr. Scott Schell – As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, proposed updates to federal healthcare cybersecurity standards have reignited debate across the industry. Introduced in December 2024, these regulations represent the first significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to address the advent of AI, quantum computing, and virtual reality.
By Dan Coleman – Federal health agencies are accelerating efforts to modernize outdated IT systems. These efforts are more than technical upgrades. They are foundational to improving operational efficiency, ensuring data security, and delivering better health outcomes for Americans.