Healthcare Newsletter

November 13, 2024

In This Edition:

  1. [News] Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can't be ignored:  An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world's healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday, as the Security Council convened to discuss strategies to counter the growing threat.
  2. [News] Ransomware Attack Severity Increased 68% in H1,: The use of ransomware in cyberattacks decreased slightly in the first half of the year; however, the severity of ransomware attacks increased according to the 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update from cyber insurance and security service provider Coalition.
  3. [Content Offer] Behind The Curtain:What HITRUST Auditors Look For: Are you preparing for your HITRUST certification and wondering what auditors are truly focused on? View our on-demand recording of an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what HITRUST auditors prioritize during the certification process. This webinar demystifies the audit experience, revealing key insights from certified HITRUST Assesor, Christopher Shaffer to help your organization avoid common pitfalls and meet auditor expectations with confidence.
  4. [Blog] HITRUST Preparedness: The most effective way to meet the relentless challenges of the digital age is through a robust cybersecurity and regulatory compliance program. Several cybersecurity frameworks have been developed over time as roadmaps toward this goal and one, arguably, has become the gold standard.

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Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can't be ignored

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An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world's healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday, as the Security Council convened to discuss strategies to counter the growing threat.

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Ransomware Attack Severity Increased 68% in H1, 2024

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The use of ransomware in cyberattacks decreased slightly in the first half of the year; however, the severity of ransomware attacks increased according to the 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update from cyber insurance and security service provider Coalition.

Read More

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Behind The Curtain: What HITRUST Auditors Really Look For

Are you preparing for your HITRUST certification and wondering what auditors are truly focused on? View our on-demand recording of an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what HITRUST auditors prioritize during the certification process. This webinar demystifies the audit experience, revealing key insights from certified HITRUST Assesor, Christopher Shaffer to help your organization avoid common pitfalls and meet auditor expectations with confidence.

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HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Urged by OCR

HIPAA Security Rule compliance is essential to safeguard against hacking, ransomware, and other security incidents that lead to costly data breaches throughout the healthcare industry. Healthcare providers, business associates, and insurers must take Security Rule requirements and Patient Right of Access under the Privacy Rule much more seriously. Recent warnings from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) urge immediate action.

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