Law firms need to give third-party vendors quick, easy access to their data. These eight best practices can help ensure that access doesn’t create security risks enabling breaches.
The increasingly complex operating environment of today’s law firms is challenging by any measure. As part of that, keeping the wheels turning to maximize ROI requires the hands-on support of third-party vendors, who ensure that networks, systems, and apps are firing on all cylinders, 24/7.
Our latest Imprivata thought leadership blog dives into the troubling risks posed by third-party remote access, plus best practices to mitigate them…
Recent Imprivata research reveals a growing security gap in healthcare as more organizations incorporate mobile devices into their technology fleets. The findings show that 74% of shared-use devices are often left signed in after use, and 79% of staff admit to sharing credentials, putting sensitive patient data at risk. Data security is the most frequently cited challenge for shared-use device adoption, cited by 44% of respondents.
Healthcare IT teams have struggled to balance cybersecurity compliance and clinical efficiency. Each new digital system required for care delivery, like electronic health records (EHRs), prescription services, lab portals, etc., adds another login to a busy clinician’s workflow.
In 2024, the FBI released two major updates to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, raising the bar for data protection. Version 5.9.5 required multifactor authentication (MFA) for all access to criminal justice data, while Version 6.0 expanded oversight to include continuous monitoring and third-party risk management.
Ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure climbed 9% in 2024, with healthcare, manufacturing, and energy among the hardest hit sectors, according to the FBI. For organizations in these industries, cybersecurity isn’t just a technology problem, but a human one.
As the threat environment intensifies, healthcare leaders must implement robust cybersecurity strategies tailored to the pace of modern healthcare.
Ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure rose 9% in 2024, according to the FBI, with healthcare, manufacturing, and energy among the hardest-hit sectors.
As healthcare accelerates digital transformation efforts, leaders are confronting a critical balancing act: advancing innovation while fortifying defenses against growing cyber threats. According to the 2024 Digital Health Most Wired report, IT budget allocations for digital initiatives nearly doubled from 4.8% to 9.7% year over year. This indicates that digital transformation is now essential to care delivery.