Healthcare

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) recently released a framework for Information Governance in healthcare. The goal of this resource is to set up a framework to identify risks and areas for improvement.

Although it’s true that the healthcare industry is facing more targeted cyber attacks, these attacks are not necessarily more sophisticated. Most healthcare organizations, particularly hospitals, are leaving many “doors” open due to a lack of proper cyber security defences.

The fallout of major data breaches in the past two years has sent a clear message: the responsibility for data breaches is being laid on the board of directors and C-level employees. Having a strong IT security team, led by a strong CISO, is not only key to an effective security policy. Indeed, studies have shown than an effective CISO and a well-run information security program can save an...

Absolute today announced the launch of Absolute DDS for Healthcare, a new offering tailored specifically to serve its healthcare customers. Absolute DDS for Healthcare includes added support that helps customers determine healthcare compliance and regulatory exposure in the event of a data breach.

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) just released a draft of its first cybersecurity practice guide, “Securing Electronic Health Records on Mobile Devices.” The document serves as a “how to guide” with a solution on how to secure PHI with ideas consistent with cybersecurity standards and best practices.