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.

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.

Cyber incidents now routinely impact operations, revenue, safety, and reputation across all sectors, from financial services to critical infrastructure. NIST’s updated incident response guidance emphasizes that organizations must integrate incident response into overall cyber risk management rather than treat it as a standalone activity.

CISA and NIST both stress that effective preparedness requires clear governance, defined roles, and repeatable processes for detecting, responding to, and recovering from incidents. This is especially critical in regulated industries, where failure to respond effectively can trigger regulatory penalties and legal exposure.