The Importance of Data Security in Healthcare: Protecting Patient Privacy
March 21, 2024
The healthcare sector has become increasingly data-driven as providers embrace analytics to find better solutions and improve people’s quality of life. However, this data can be a significant point of vulnerability and a tempting prize for cybercriminals to steal. Data security, the process of…
HIPAA-Compliant Technology: The Ultimate Guide
March 13, 2024
Few regulations are as critical in the world of healthcare as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Passed in 1996 and enforced by the Office of Civil Rights, HIPAA compliance remains critical for healthcare providers and insurance companies alike. In today’s article, we…
Healthcare SSO Solutions & Their Importance
March 6, 2024
Today’s medical professionals juggle multiple applications, each requiring a unique login and password. Single Sign-On (SSO) technology aims to solve this ever-growing problem, which affects everything from workflow efficiencies to cybersecurity. Today’s article covers SSO: how it works, its…
A Comprehensive Guide to Operating Systems for Healthcare Professionals
February 29, 2024
If you use computers, you’ve probably heard the term “operating system” at least a few times. You may even understand how critical an operating system, or OS, is for a computer to function in the first place. But what about the world of healthcare? As we’ve frequently explored, the healthcare…
Safe and Secure: Eight Recommendations for Legacy Device Cybersecurity
February 13, 2024
Given the increasing threat of cyberattacks on the healthcare industry, both government agencies and private businesses have a vested interest in better protection from malicious actors. The threat has become so severe that in 2022, Congress tasked the FDA with assessing the cybersecurity strengths…
Computer Lifespans And Design Features That Extend Them For Years
February 6, 2024
Whether you’re buying a single office PC or an entire shipment of medical-grade computers for a new hospital, you want to know you’re getting your money’s worth. In particular, you want to be sure that your new computers will last long enough for you to get a good return on your investment.…
Beyond The Screen: A Comprehensive Guide to Privacy Filters In Healthcare Settings
January 16, 2024
When people think of cybercrimes, they think of things like phishing, firewalls, security encryption, and ransomware. These are all reasonable concerns, but one aspect of cybercrimes that often goes unremembered is “visual hacking.” Visual hacking is exactly what it sounds like: malicious actors…
Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Threats & Their Prevention
September 27, 2023
The healthcare sector has benefited enormously from the widespread use of the Internet and specialized medical computers. Electronic health records, telemedicine, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are just a few of the benefits that hospitals and practices enjoy in this digital age.…
The Largest Business Data Breaches in 2023 (So Far)
September 14, 2023
Recently, we discussed some of the worst data breaches in healthcare for 2023. Unfortunately, the world of cybersecurity continues to be cursed to live in interesting times. Businesses in the United States and around the world remain juicy targets for cybercriminals looking to steal personal data,…
TPM – What is It and How it Protects Your PC
November 29, 2022
If you’ve heard the buzz word “TPM” thrown around in cybersecurity discussions and didn’t know what it was, you’re not alone. But this little known piece of hardware plays a key role in keeping one’s computer secure in a world of increasing cyberattacks. We go over what TPM is, why it’s important,…
Sign Up
Join our 35,000+ subscriber newsletter and discover the latest in the healthcare, industrial, and enterprise technology communities.