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Streamlining Zero Trust in Healthcare: Implementing Dynamic Policy Enforcement Through Risk Assessment Without Redesigning Networks

April 24, 2025
IoT Security / Zero Trust

The Shifting Landscape of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

In 2025, healthcare organizations are grappling with unparalleled cybersecurity threats. As operational technology (OT) environments come under increasing attack and the integration of IT and medical systems expands the potential for breaches, traditional security measures are falling short. Recent data reveals that the healthcare sector faced a record number of data breaches in 2024, compromising over 133 million patient records. The financial implications are severe, with the average cost of a healthcare data breach soaring to $11 million, making it the industry with the highest breach costs.

The tactics of cybercriminals have evolved significantly; they are now focused on compromising the very devices that provide patient care, rather than just stealing patient records. The risk has intensified, with ransomware accounting for 71% of attacks on healthcare organizations, resulting in an average operational downtime of 11 days per incident.

Automating Zero Trust in Healthcare: Enhancing Security Through Dynamic Policy Enforcement Without Overhauling Networks As of April 24, 2025, the cybersecurity landscape within the healthcare sector is facing increasingly complex challenges. Healthcare organizations are grappling with significant threats exacerbated by the targeting of operational technology (OT) environments and the merging…

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Streamlining Zero Trust in Healthcare: Implementing Dynamic Policy Enforcement Through Risk Assessment Without Redesigning Networks

April 24, 2025
IoT Security / Zero Trust

The Shifting Landscape of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

In 2025, healthcare organizations are grappling with unparalleled cybersecurity threats. As operational technology (OT) environments come under increasing attack and the integration of IT and medical systems expands the potential for breaches, traditional security measures are falling short. Recent data reveals that the healthcare sector faced a record number of data breaches in 2024, compromising over 133 million patient records. The financial implications are severe, with the average cost of a healthcare data breach soaring to $11 million, making it the industry with the highest breach costs.

The tactics of cybercriminals have evolved significantly; they are now focused on compromising the very devices that provide patient care, rather than just stealing patient records. The risk has intensified, with ransomware accounting for 71% of attacks on healthcare organizations, resulting in an average operational downtime of 11 days per incident.

From Ladders to Lattices: Rethinking Career Advancement

Recruitment & Reskilling Strategy, Training & Security Leadership Workers Opt for Flexible and Purpose-Driven Career Paths Over Conventional Advancement Brandy Harris • August 20, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The conventional approach to career success—characterized by upward mobility through promotions and prestigious titles—is undergoing a significant transformation. In 2025, an increasing number…

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STC to Introduce Cybersecurity Clinic Aimed at Assisting Valley Businesses in Preventing Data Breaches

South Texas College to Launch Innovative Cybersecurity Clinic Aimed at Local Businesses South Texas College (STC) is set to introduce a pioneering cybersecurity clinic, designed to extend its services beyond student involvement. This initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to address real-world security challenges faced by local enterprises. A stark illustration…

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Dialysis Provider Informs Federal Authorities of Cyberattack Impacting Nearly 2.7 Million Patients

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime DaVita’s Stolen Data Surfaced on Dark Web Following Ransomware Attack by Interlock Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • August 22, 2025 Image: DaVita In a troubling development for patient data security, DaVita disclosed to federal authorities that a cyberattack attributed to…

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China-Linked Cyber Espionage Group Targets Over 70 Organizations Across Diverse Sectors

June 9, 2025
Government Security / Cyber Espionage

Recent reconnaissance efforts against American cybersecurity firm SentinelOne are part of a larger wave of intrusions affecting various targets between July 2024 and March 2025. “The victims include a South Asian government agency, a European media outlet, and over 70 organizations spanning numerous sectors,” noted SentinelOne security researchers Aleksandar Milenkoski and Tom Hegel in a recent report. Affected sectors include manufacturing, government, finance, telecommunications, and research. Notably, an IT services and logistics firm was compromised while managing equipment logistics for SentinelOne staff during the breach in early 2025. This malicious activity has been confidently linked to threat actors associated with China, with some attacks attributed to a cluster known as PurpleHaze, which overlaps with recognized Chinese cyber espionage groups labeled APT15.

Over 70 Organizations Affected by Cyber Espionage Linked to China June 9, 2025 Government Security / Cyber Espionage A recent report has unveiled significant cyber espionage activities against a diverse range of organizations, orchestrated by a group with ties to China. This campaign, which targeted over 70 entities across various…

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China-Linked Cyber Espionage Group Targets Over 70 Organizations Across Diverse Sectors

June 9, 2025
Government Security / Cyber Espionage

Recent reconnaissance efforts against American cybersecurity firm SentinelOne are part of a larger wave of intrusions affecting various targets between July 2024 and March 2025. “The victims include a South Asian government agency, a European media outlet, and over 70 organizations spanning numerous sectors,” noted SentinelOne security researchers Aleksandar Milenkoski and Tom Hegel in a recent report. Affected sectors include manufacturing, government, finance, telecommunications, and research. Notably, an IT services and logistics firm was compromised while managing equipment logistics for SentinelOne staff during the breach in early 2025. This malicious activity has been confidently linked to threat actors associated with China, with some attacks attributed to a cluster known as PurpleHaze, which overlaps with recognized Chinese cyber espionage groups labeled APT15.

Michigan Rural Health System Alerts 140,000 of Cybersecurity Breach

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Threat Actors Breached a Rural Michigan Health System for Approximately Two Months; BianLian Claims Responsibility Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 22, 2025 Image: Aspire Rural Health System A rural health system in Michigan has reported a significant data breach affecting…

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