The year 2020 may, in certain information security circles, be defined by two words: massive and devastating. But was it actually? That may be a... More

As there are reports of security concerns regarding the use of Zoom for healthcare video teleconferencing, please read the following security tips regarding the use... More

The healthcare industry’s response to COVID-19, or coronavirus, is rapidly changing. This pandemic presents a new set of challenges for our clients and their staff.... More

The implementation of a new EHR typically involves the conversion of data from one or more legacy systems that are being replaced. At the onset... More

Adopted in April 2016, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe’s new framework for data protection laws, replacing the EU Data Protection Act of... More

Financial transactions between multiple parties make the exchange of financial data commonplace in a connected environment like an integrated health system. Some payments are so... More

Information security is a high priority for healthcare organizations, and it takes more than a focused initiative to ensure the ongoing confidentiality, integrity and availability... More

Rumors of an undisclosed Central Processing Unit (CPU) hardware chip security issue have been circulating since November 2017.  The security issue deals with two critical... More

The Privacy Shield Framework, approved by the European Union (EU) and U.S. Government, is a recognized mechanism for complying with EU data protection requirements when... More

Moving into 2018, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is emerging as a prominent figure in addressing cybersecurity. Once relegated to a technical or operational issue... More

The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will impact how healthcare organizations based in the U.S. and around the world communicate their Notice... More

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Europe’s new framework for data protection laws, will require U.S. healthcare organizations to think well beyond the Health Insurance... More

Ransomware is rampant in our networks this year. Every week, the headlines announce another healthcare system that has had a downtime or outage due to... More

Last month, I addressed protecting yourself from ransomware. At that time, ransomware was primarily an attack that was caused by an end user accessing infected... More

The annual HIMSS Conference is always huge; and when it’s held in Las Vegas, it is a surreal experience. And this year’s event did not... More