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.

When it comes to disaster recovery, planning is essential. In reality, however, each emergency situation can differ. No matter how organized the plan may be, it is not always possible for an organization to cover each and every variable or extended outlier during an attack.

When it comes to cyber-attacks, in-house IT professionals are working hard on implementing tools and strategies to protect their organizations, while cyber criminals and nation states are hard at work becoming more sophisticated in their approaches.

As technology continues to advance, so does the threat of cyber-attacks on organizations. According to recent reports done by the University of North Georgia, only 38% of global organizations claim they are prepared to handle a sophisticated cyber-attack.

Preparedness helps organizations effectively manage and mitigate the operational, legal, and reputational consequences of an event. In this article, we will take a look at some of the major steps your organization should take to protect its network and personal data.

A CISO, (Chief Information Security Officer) or a vCISO, (virtual Chief Information Security Officer) are common practices offered by cyber security experts when providing organizations with security management. The question is, which one is more effective in providing protection to your company?