Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) is vital for healthcare institutions worldwide. PHI, which encompasses a broad spectrum of data from medical records to financial information related to healthcare, remains a prime target for cybercriminals. The integrity and confidentiality of this information are not only critical for compliance with privacy laws but are fundamental to maintaining […]
Defending healthcare data: How to keep PHI safe from cyberattacks
Healthcare cybersecurity: 5 Strategies to protect against insider threats
Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks from malicious insiders. Whether it’s an employee, a contractor, or a vendor with access to sensitive data, these insider threats can cause significant financial and reputational damage. And with healthcare data becoming more valuable than ever before on the black market, it’s crucial that your organization takes steps […]
Properly securing customers’ PHI
Cybercriminals continue to find ways to penetrate organizations and steal sensitive data. It is therefore critical that businesses take steps to secure their systems in order to protect customers’ protected health information (PHI). Read on to learn more about how you can keep PHI safe from cybercriminals. What is PHI? PHI is any information about […]
Protect your business — and your customers — by following these PHI management tips
Data privacy practices are necessary in any business, most especially in the healthcare industry. With protected health information (PHI) containing so much data that can be abused in the wrong hands, it’s simply a must for all healthcare organizations to make every effort to protect it. Get your business on track with PHI security by […]
4 Important details about HIPAA compliance
Getting your practice up to code when it comes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations can seem challenging upon first glance, but knowing where your IT efforts must be prioritized is the first step. In this article, we’ll zero in on four of the most critical items you must look into to […]
Safeguard PHI with these tips
Because healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI), they are a prime target for hackers. Stolen PHI can be used to carry out a host of fraudulent activities, which is why businesses in healthcare must be extra vigilant when it comes to cybersecurity. To prevent data breaches and keep PHI secure, follow these best practices. […]
The best way to secure PHI
Hospital data breaches are emerging at an alarming rate and show no signs of slowing down in 2019. That’s because data fetches a hefty price on the black market, making hospitals prime targets for cybercriminals. The best way to defend against these threats is to arm your team with the following systems and protocols. Strict […]
Kanye West and HIPAA: an unlikely lesson
Two trends have been rising in popularity in tandem: HIPAA compliance audits and social media. Obviously both of these are far too important to be correlated directly, but they do intersect with each other. Social media tends to push people toward oversharing, and that’s definitely something you don’t want when hosting regulated patient data. Celebrity […]
