The global market for cyber security awareness training is expected to grow by more than 45% in the next five years. This record growth highlights the importance that organizations place on improving cyber security.

In 2021, the ransomware industry in the United States alone resulted in over $1 billion in payments to cyber criminals. Given the ever-evolving nature of technology, there's no doubt that criminals will try to capitalize on the latest trends in cyber-attacks to make even more money.

Last year, healthcare and manufacturing were some of the most targeted industries for cybercriminals to attack. Other industries followed not far behind, with bad actors focusing on banks and insurance companies, public/state administrations, educational institutions, professional and organizational services, and more. 

Background

A regional medical center had a segmented network design whereby different departments within the center (Administration, Radiology, Facilities, etc.) were separated from each other within the overall network as part of a relatively secure environment. But no matter how much security is in place, clicking on a malicious link or attachment in a phishing email can bypass that security. 

The healthcare industry is full of acronyms. ACA, HIPAA, HHS, CHIP, and MARS-E are just a few. Understanding them is critical to your organization's success.

Keep reading for a MARS-E guide that tells you what you need to know about these important standards.

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