Cybersecurity Awareness Month is just around the corner. It's that time of year when we all take a moment to up our game in the digital world. Whether it's creating stronger passwords, being mindful of phishing emails, or updating our software regularly, it's a reminder that our online safety matters. So, listen to this week’s podcast to find ways to keep cybersecurity top of mind and make sure our digital lives are as secure as possible!
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Assuming large organizations with lots of healthcare clients have a proper HIPAA privacy and security program in place could be disastrous. OCR recently settled investigations with LA Care, a large health plan in California, for $1.3 million and a 3 year corrective action plan. Join us as we discuss this settlement and learn from others' mistakes.
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Securing older, legacy technologies from cyber threats is extremely important in today's interconnected digital world. Older devices often lack the robust security features of modern counterparts, making them vulnerable targets for hackers seeking to exploit weaknesses. Today, we review HSCC’s Health Industry Cybersecurity – Managing Legacy Technology Security (HIC-MaLTS) guide that provides recommendations to address the legacy technology challenges facing healthcare.
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In the digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. Today, we review the latest release from 405(d), Check Your Cyber Pulse. This cybersecurity cosmo quiz helps small organizations evaluate their cyber pulse regarding the 10 cybersecurity practices of HICP and decide where they should focus efforts to improve their cybersecurity behaviors.
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Ransomware attacks have become a prevailing threat to businesses of all sizes, causing significant financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. In this episode, we talk with Robert Cioffi, COO and Co-Founder of Progressive Computing, who shares how they navigated through the Kaseya ransomware attack. He shares invaluable insights into their journey of resilience, recovery, and the crucial lessons learned along the way.
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In a crisis situation, organizations must be prepared to communicate effectively in these challenging situations. Karen Phillips, of Phillips & Marek, joins us to discuss strategies and best practices for managing data breaches and how to communicate with stakeholders, including internal staff, patients and the media.
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Are you worried about the safety of your data and the potential security risks to your organization? In this episode, we talk with Jen Stone of SecurityMetrics to explore the importance of performing technical and nontechnical evaluations of your security program. Jen helps to explain the benefits of thorough evaluations and how they can safeguard your organization against potential vulnerabilities.
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