In a recent interview, Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), expressed confidence that key initiatives aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the healthcare sector and other critical infrastructure will persist under the incoming Trump administration. This continuity is expected despite the leadership change…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…
Healthcare Data Breaches: Understanding the Risks and Response Strategies The healthcare sector faces a critical threat from cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the information it manages. Recently, a significant breach exemplified the vulnerabilities in healthcare databases, exposing personal health information (PHI) at risk. This sort of data is…
India Becomes Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyber Attacks in 2024 In a stark revelation, India has been identified as the second most targeted country for cyber attacks globally, with a reported 95 entities suffering from data breaches in 2024. This alarming statistic is outlined in the ThreatLandscape Report 2024…
New Cybersecurity Regulations Projected to Cost Healthcare Sector $9 Billion in First Year In response to escalating data breach threats, the Biden administration is proposing a series of stringent cybersecurity regulations aimed at healthcare organizations across the United States. These new rules, prompted by the alarming rise in cyberattacks, particularly…
In a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by cyberattacks, Betsy Hodge, a regulatory attorney with Akerman LLP, emphasized the importance of robust supply chain management within the healthcare sector during an interview with Information Security Media Group. The past year has revealed the critical need for healthcare organizations…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its digital security measures in response to…
As 2024 draws to an end, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed an alarming surge in cyber threats. The increasing dependence on digital infrastructures has made both public and private sectors key targets for cybercriminals, leading to an uptick in significant ransomware attacks and data breaches throughout the year. This report…
IT Outage Linked to Ransomware Attack at California Healthcare Provider In a significant cybersecurity incident, PIH Health, a regional healthcare provider in Southern California, has confirmed that it is grappling with an ongoing IT outage following a ransomware attack on December 1. Cybercriminals claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient…
