About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to research released this week by cybersecurity firm Clarorty.
The report examined data from…
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Google Makes Historic Cloud Security Investment
Google has signed an agreement to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, marking the tech giant’s largest and most expensive acquisition in company history. Announced on March…
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). While these innovations enhance patient care and…
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One of the most effective—and forward-thinking—frameworks healthcare organizations can embrace to bolster cybersecurity is called Zero Trust. But what does Zero Trust really mean in a healthcare context, and how can it be applied…
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It also aligns with what healthcare leaders are planning to do regardless of what happens on the federal level: Many have planned to increase their cybersecurity budgets this year, and according to the 2024 HIMSS…
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Small and rural hospitals face big challenges on many fronts, and improving their cybersecurity is of particular concern. Already in precarious financial circumstances for many years, these understaffed and under-resourced facilities face cost pressures that prevent…
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In this interview, we discuss the current state of cybersecurity in health care with a specific focus on impersonation attacks, featuring Ryan Witt, Vice President, Industry Solutions at Proofpoint and Erik Decker, Vice President &…
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Rural Healthcare Under Digital Siege
Rural hospitals are struggling with mounting cybersecurity challenges while lacking essential resources to defend themselves. Microsoft has pledged commitment through public-private partnerships to address this vulnerability crisis, stating: “We can…
This week, several vendors are partnering up and validating new tools to scale cybersecurity protections for providers, payers and healthcare innovators. Google to acquire Wiz for $32B
Google announced on March 18 that it has signed…
What You Should Know:
– GE HealthCare has introduced the AltiX AI.i edition of its Mac-Lab™, CardioLab™, and ComboLab™ systems, designed to elevate cardiac catheterization (cath) lab workflows and support complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures.
– The…
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