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This October, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA), Fortified Health Security is proud to support Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Through our multifaceted approach, we are committed to remaining proactive by providing the healthcare industry with unique purpose-built strategies, services, and tools that strengthen the healthcare landscape and protect sensitive patient data.

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Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart: A Look at Fort Healthcare Fortified Health Security is proud to support Cybersecurity Awareness Month

On January 21, 2021, an important development in cyber security news was released. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Standards for the Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (Privacy Rule) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH Act).

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How Proposed 2021 HIPAA Changes Will Affect Your Healthcare IT - Fortified Health Security New 2021 HIPAA changes mean improving your cyber security measures related to ePHI as soon as possible. Get insights from Fortified Health Security.

Lawsuits are financially costly, but they can also take a toll on your organization’s image. Here’s what healthcare facilities should know about the recent uptick in lawsuits and how you can boost data security:

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Data Breach Lawsuits on the Rise: Is Your Healthcare Organization Prepared? - Fortified Health Security With data breaches targeting healthcare increasing, patients are holding providers responsible with legal action. Here are some considerations to aid in reducing your organization's risk of litigation.

The game has changed, it’s different, it’s harder, and it’s happening NOW. We want to help ensure you’re involved in the process, stay informed on the cyber insurance landscape, and prepared so you don’t get caught off-guard.

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Video: Fortified Health Security Briefing on Cyber Insurance - Fortified Health Security Cyber Insurance Requirements Have Changed. Are You Prepared? The game has changed, it’s different, it’s harder, and it’s happening NOW.We want to help ensure you’re involved in the process, stay informed on the cyber insurance landscape, and prepared so you don’t get caught off-guard. Disc...

Fortified recently responded to an opportunity from NIST to comment on the utility of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-66, Revision 1, commonly referred to as the Resource Guide.

We strongly support the intentions of the Resource Guide, and believe a revision can make the guidance even more useful for healthcare organizations in the current threat landscape, which continues to pose significant risks to all industries — especially healthcare.

Read more here: https://fortifiedhealthsecurity.com/blog/working-for-you-fortified-offers-nist-counsel-on-resource-guide/

Working for You: Fortified Offers NIST Counsel on Resource Guide - Fortified Health Security Fortified recently responded to an opportunity from NIST to comment on the utility of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-66, Revision 1, commonly referred to as the Resource Guide.

An IBM study found that generally the average data breach costs $3.86 million. When applied to the healthcare industry, this average cost rises to $7.13 million.

As organizations face increasing risks, now is the time to consider increasing protections. Here is what your organization should know about cyber insurance in 2021, as well as the future of the industry:

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How Cyber Insurance Fits into Your Cyber Security Posture - Fortified Health Security™ The cyber insurance industry is changing quickly. Here is what companies should consider before committing to coverage.

A comprehensive threat hunting program can assist in proactively safeguarding PHI and PII. Integrating threat hunting into your organization’s security posture requires threat assessment tools and expertise. Here is what your IT team should know about threat hunting and how it relates to healthcare:

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Threat Hunting in Healthcare: What It Is & Why It Matters - Fortified Health Security™ A comprehensive threat intelligence program is essential for healthcare cybersecurity. Here is how threat hunting will support your security posture.

Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Councils (HSCC) recently released a report titled Health Industry Cybersecurity – Securing Telehealth and Telemedicine. This report outlines the latest cyber security threats facing telehealth, as well as steps healthcare facilities should take to mitigate risk. The report comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, making it a timely advisory to healthcare providers. View our summary of this report here:

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Key Takeaways From HSCC’s Telehealth & Telemedicine Report - Fortified Health Security™ HSCC released a 2021 report summarizing the most common telehealth threats, as well as recommendations for healthcare providers.

Malicious cyber criminals obtained over 29 million healthcare records in 2020, and breaches in the healthcare industry have doubled since 2014. Security information and event management (“SIEM”), Endpoint detection and response (“EDR”)/Managed detection and response (“MDR”) are effective threat monitoring and response tactics. Here is why your organization needs both:

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The Difference Between SIEM and EDR/MDR, and Why You Need Both - Fortified Health Security™ SIEM, along with EDR services, provides 24/7 protection to your organization’s network and endpoints.

When it comes to cybersecurity best practices, timely detection is key. Hospitals, clinics, and administrative offices handle private patient data every day, and this data in the wrong hands can have significant consequences.

Here are some subtle (and potentially hidden) signs of data exposure:

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Hidden Signs of a Healthcare Data Breach (and How to Detect Them) - Fortified Health Security™ The signs of a data breach might not always be obvious. Employees should always contact your IT department if they notice these issues.

In the first quarter of 2021, the healthcare industry has faced several new types of attacks, and organizations need to step up their security practices to meet these threats. By staying aware of the latest cyber attacks in healthcare and prepping your security team, your organization can keep a step ahead of today’s cyber criminals. Here is what every healthcare organization should know about the latest healthcare threats and measures to respond:

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How Healthcare Organizations Should Strengthen Their Cybersecurity Framework Against The Latest Cyber Attacks - Fortified Health Security™ Cyber criminals are using several new tactics that have recently made headlines. Here’s how healthcare organizations can prepare.

Are you concerned about ePHI getting outside of your healthcare organization? Understanding some effective ways to reinforce cybersecurity at your organization can help maintain HIPAA compliance and provide better protections to patients and data within your environment. A few tips for safeguarding ePHI include:

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Is Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) Getting Outside Your Healthcare Organization? - Fortified Health Security™ Assessing vulnerabilities and threats to your ePHI can help your healthcare organization reinforce data protection methods.