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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in California’s Healthcare Industry

Cytelligence

The healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, with hospitals, clinics, and medical practices relying heavily on technology to store and manage patient data, streamline operations, and improve patient care. Patient records, insurance information, and intellectual property are just a few examples.

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Conti Ransomware attack on Ireland HSE encrypted 80% of data

CyberSecurity Insiders

Ireland Health Service (HSE) was cyber-attacked by CONTI Ransomware group in mid last year and news is now out that 80% of the data been stored on the servers of the healthcare services provider was encrypted by the said a gang of criminals. And the result on whether the information truly belonged to HSE is awaited! .

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. However, vulnerabilities can occur from misconfigurations, insider threats, or sophisticated cyberattacks. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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The Impact of Remote Work and Cloud Migrations on Security Perimeters

Security Affairs

Different industries and regions have specific regulatory requirements, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for data protection in the EU, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for healthcare information in the US, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) for credit card information.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem. Uses advanced threat detection techniques like machine learning, behavior analysis , and anomaly detection to identify and eliminate complex threats such as zero-day attacks.

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Data Loss Prevention: Best Practices for Secure Data Management

Centraleyes

Automated classification tags enable the institution to enforce stringent access controls and encryption measures, ensuring the utmost protection for sensitive financial data. This nuanced approach enhances security without impeding essential healthcare workflows.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Attackers are also targeting critical sectors like education and healthcare. Over 500 healthcare providers suffered ransomware attacks in 2020 alone. At a high level, their advice can be summarised as follows: Prepare for the threat: Create, maintain, and test encrypted, offline backups of critical data.