Healthcare IT Today June 12, 2024
For healthcare providers and professionals working in healthcare, data security is of utmost importance. Not only do organizations have a moral obligation to protect the privacy of their patients, but they’re also expected to adhere to strict industry regulations.
Federal guidelines like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outline the responsibility of healthcare providers when it comes to creating, analyzing, and distributing Protected Health Information (PHI). However, as more organizations commit to digital transformation, it can become harder to protect PHI from sophisticated cyber attacks.
Recently published data reveals healthcare facilities may be at increased risk from serious data breaches, with US-based healthcare facilities facing an average of over 1,400 cyber attacks per week. To help healthcare providers...