Security

HIT Think How healthcare IT executives can better control ‘shadow IT’

Jane Seago
Business writer ISACA

Enacting a policy covering unvetted applications and restricting users' ability to install their own solutions are two ways to manage the risk.

Network security October 20

Network security October 20
Employee wellness programs under fire for privacy concerns

Workers who don’t share sensitive health information face financial penalties, says Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Wellness programs Greg Slabodkin October 20

Wellness programs Greg Slabodkin October 20
Web Seminar Considerations for multifactor authentication in healthcare

Nov 7, 2:00pm IT security has become a top priority in healthcare due to many recent successful attacks.

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Data governance October 19

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HIT Think How threat intelligence can keep providers' network defenses up to date

Karin Ratchinsky
Director of Healthcare Strategy Level 3

Staying current with technologies and knowing the evolving threat environment is key to preventing cyberattacks.

Network security October 18

Network security October 18
Clinic pays ransom to recover from a hacking attack

Malware attack locks up data at Namaste Healthcare; 1,600 patients offered protective services.

Data breaches Joseph Goedert October 18

Data breaches Joseph Goedert October 18
Wi-Fi vulnerability poses risk to secure traffic

Weakness would enable a hacker to access communication between a device and router.

Cyber security Fred Bazzoli October 18

Cyber security Fred Bazzoli October 18
Proposed bill calls for a national breach notification standard

Under the legislation, most cyberattacks would require a 30-day period to notify affected persons.

Data breaches Joseph Goedert October 17

Data breaches Joseph Goedert October 17
IT execs must ensure key security practices are constantly observed

Security tools that provide alerts may give too many false alarms to be effective, Brian NeSmith says.

Data security Joseph Goedert October 17

Data security Joseph Goedert October 17
HIT Think Why IT is crucial in supporting effective emergency management

Scott Cormier
Vice President of emergency management, environment of care and safety Medxcel Facilities Management

Information executives must especially be ready to have systems remain operational and enable continuity as providers encounter disasters.

Disaster planning October 12

Disaster planning October 12

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