NDHA Announces Partnership to Protect Members from Cyber Attacks
In an innovative move, the North Dakota Hospital Association (NDHA) is excited to announce 'Cyber Cover' a cutting-edge cybersecurity initiative designed to protect members from the rising tide of cyberattacks.
Do Your Security Systems Need a Checkup?
Any medical office using a computer system knows that it is vital to keep that system secure. But did you know that security systems put in place when you set things up may no longer be doing the job? How do you know when it’s time to reassess your cybersecurity protocols? Shawn Mendel, Director of Engineering Services at Earthbend, says if you’re connected to the Internet and you can’t remember your last cybersecurity assessment, you’re overdue.
Insecure Mobile Devices
In a May 2016 study by the Ponemon Institute, 89% of the healthcare organizations surveyed had at least one data breach involving the loss or theft of patient data in the 24 months prior to the survey. Nearly half of those had more than five breaches. When asked what type of security incident worries them the most, 30% said the use of insecure mobile devices.
Your Cybersecurity
When it comes to technology, do you ever wonder where the concept of “best” comes from when someone tells you that there is a “best practice” for their approach?
Understanding CryptoKiller
With the recent incident at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles where medical records were ransomed for $17,000 by hackers, it is easy to see why the most recent variants of CryptoWall are a valid business model for organized crime.
Cybersecurity—Protecting Your Electronic Health Records
With the increased use of technology comes increased risk of cyberattacks. Anything transmitted or stored electronically is at risk of being stolen by a hacker.