Five Essential Cybersecurity Threats to Focus On
While the issue of cyber liability is something medical providers have been warned about for years, the question of “where to start” to protect yourself can be complicated. Last year, the Department of Health and Human Services released a publication titled “Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients” to help medical practices and facilities prioritize what issues to tackle first.
Four Simple, Low-Cost Actions to Uplevel Your Office Security Today
There was a time when securing the medical office and sensitive data was as simple as putting a lock on the door and a password on the computer. Those days are long gone.
Protecting Your Office From a Cyber Attack
The scenario is enough to terrify most business owners: When trying to access a computer file, the user suddenly receives a notification that the file has been encrypted and the only way to unlock it is to pay. It is called a ransomware attack and, when it happens in healthcare, the ramifications can reach far beyond expense and inconvenience.