A look at some surveys dealing with risk and compliance issues that were released in the last week.

In the case of a OneSign implementation, the answer may surprise you. New acquisitions / deployment of technology usually starts in the IT department; It’s one of the perks, right? They get all the new shiny gadgets and gizmos to play with and explore before deciding if it will work for the end users. This works great for a lot of technologies: iPads, the newest phones, a new email client, anti-virus software, disk encryption and a whole lot of other software and hardware.

Cybersecurity experts are recommending some changes to improve the healthcare industry’s defense posture — such as the introduction of government-enforced minimum cybersecurity standards for providers and greater collaboration between healthcare organizations.

Read the full article at medcitynews.com

I love any opportunity to recognize the healthcare industry for its technology prowess!

Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, and nearly half of these attacks enter through third-party access points. The good news is that vendor privileged access solutions can mitigate these risks for your organization. 

Ransomware attacks are scary in any industry, but the implications for healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) are particularly frightening. In addition to the financial and reputational consequences for the organization, a ransomware attack on healthcare can have devastating consequences for patients.

As outsourcing accelerates and digital ecosystems grow more complex, organizations are finding that traditional vendor risk management strategies aren’t enough. Recent Imprivata data reveals just how exposed organizations are to third- and fourth-party risk.