The DDoS Defense: Guidelines for Healthcare Security
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DDoS attacks occur when an attacker leverages multiple compromised systems, often referred to as botnets, to inundate a network with excessive traffic.
Security Risk Analysis Checklist
Learn about what you are required to do in your HIPAA Security Risk Analysis.
The Ultimate Guide to the HIPAA Security Rule in 2024
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Explore the HIPAA Security Rule, along with key cybersecurity changes and compliance strategies for healthcare organizations.
New HHS Cybersecurity Goals: What They Mean for Providers
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In a promising stride towards bolstering cybersecurity within the healthcare sector, HHS has unveiled healthcare-specific cybersecurity performance goals.
What to Know: The Akira Ransomware Group
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Another ransomware group is on the rise, and healthcare looks like one of their biggest targets. How does this affect your HIPAA compliance?
Ransomware in Healthcare Is No Longer Off Limits
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Ransomware groups are realizing the payoff from infiltrating healthcare systems is just too good to leave on the table. Here’s what Compliance Officers should know.
Cybersecurity: Don’t Fall for Pretexting
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Healthcare providers must be vigilant against emerging cybersecurity threats, like “pretexting.”
Recent HIPAA Compliance Mistakes to Avoid
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Three recent HIPAA compliance data breaches and what we can learn from each of them. More advice for providers from the Medcurity HIPAA compliance team.
HHS’s New Approach to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity
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Last month, HHS introduced a new strategy to enhance healthcare cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, from your HIPAA compliance team at Medcurity.
HIPAA Compliance: Understanding Data Regulations
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Healthcare providers must have a good understanding of HIPAA compliance and the other regulations aimed at protecting patient data.