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Addressing Insider Threats in Rural Health Care Facilities

[05/23/25]

Posted on May 23, 2025 in Information Technology

Written by: Hall Render Advisory Services

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

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Strengthening Phishing Attack Prevention in Rural Health Care

[05/15/25]

Posted on May 15, 2025 in Information Technology

Written by: Hall Render Advisory Services

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

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Enhancing Ransomware Defense in Rural Health Care Facilities

[05/09/25]

Posted on May 9, 2025 in Information Technology

Written by: Hall Render Advisory Services

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

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