Thanks to the recent publication of the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Network Infrastructure Security Guidance report, weeding out common network weaknesses and vulnerabilities have shot to the top of the agenda for many business decision-makers.

The report reveals that healthcare organizations have made significant progress in protecting their systems from cyberattacks and data breaches, with over 75% claiming their security strategy has become more robust and comprehensive. However, the fact that more than half (51%) suffered a cybersecurity incident in the past year suggests a different approach is needed to enhance security.

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Surveyed healthcare cybersecurity leaders reported leveraging multifactor authentication (MFA), identity and access management, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions in hopes of lessening the likelihood of a cyber insurance premium hike, a report from Imprivata conducted by WBR Insights found.

Based in San Francisco, California, Tangent is a leading manufacturer of Medical Grade and Industrial Grade all-in-one computers, tablets, and rugged minicomputers. Tangent specifically engineers computers for industries not served by traditional PC manufacturers. Device features include antimicrobial coating for easy cleaning and sanitizing, IP rating for protection against water and dust intrusion, 60601 certification for safety use around other electrical equipment, and hot-swappable batteries for non-stop operability.

Second-annual report by SecureLink and Ponemon Institute notes that the financial impact of cyberattacks averaged $9M

Austin, TX — July 20, 2022 — SecureLink, a leader in critical access management, and Ponemon Institute today released a new report titled “Treading Water: The State of Cybersecurity and Third-Party Remote Access Risk,” which reveals that organizations have made no significant progress in mitigating cyberattacks and have, in fact, experienced an increase in third-party attacks over the past year.

Six months ago, more than 5.1 million healthcare records were breached in a single month. As shocking as that number seems, it wasn’t much more significant than the 12-month average of almost 4 million. Not surprisingly, healthcare organizations have turned to cyber insurance to protect themselves from the enormous cost and liabilities associated with such attacks.