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Insider threats involve employees or contractors who intentionally or unintentionally compromise security. While access controls, monitoring and clear policies are essential, here are further strategies to address insider threats: Behavioral Analytics Utilize behavioral analytics to monitor user activities and detect unusual patterns that may indicate insider threats. These tools can provide early warnings and... READ MORE

Phishing attacks can lead to unauthorized access to patient data and critical systems. While email filtering, multi-factor authentication and awareness campaigns are crucial, further measures to strengthen phishing attack prevention are outlined here: Behavioral Analysis Tools Implement behavioral analysis tools that monitor user activities and detect unusual patterns indicative of phishing attempts. These tools... READ MORE

Ransomware attacks are a significant threat to rural health care facilities, often leading to disrupted operations and financial losses. While regular backups, employee training and patch management are essential, below are additional strategies to bolster ransomware defense. For reference, our prior post on this subject can be accessed here. Advanced Threat Detection Implement advanced... READ MORE

As we navigate through 2025, the landscape of medical device cybersecurity continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities. With the increasing sophistication of medical devices and the growing threat of cyberattacks, it is crucial for health care organizations and manufacturers to adopt robust cybersecurity measures. Financial impact of a medical device cybersecurity event... READ MORE

As we move further into 2025, rural health executives face unique challenges and opportunities. Leveraging the right technologies can significantly enhance patient care, streamline operations and ensure financial stability. Below are the top 10 technology items that should be on the radar of every rural health executive this year. Care should be taken to... READ MORE

There has been a flurry of hospital transactions in the last days of the first half of 2024. View a summary of these transactions in a recent Becker’s Hospital Review article. If your health system is thinking about growing through acquisitions, consider how prepared your organization is to successfully complete the transaction by the... READ MORE