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    The Change Healthcare cyberattack made a lasting impact on the healthcare industry and security professionals worldwide. Over a year later, it is still pointed to as an example of a breach that can have devastating consequences, but the lessons security leaders can take away will help them be better prepared for the future.
    Michael Gray
    April 16, 2025
    Lessons for cybersecurity leaders include that security solutions and protocols must evolve as cyberattacks continue to evolve.

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    The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of the data it handles and the critical services it provides. By understanding the various vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures, healthcare organizations can better protect themselves against cyber threats.
    Understanding vulnerabilities and implementing strong security measures help healthcare organizations defend against cyber threats.
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    Ransomware groups now specifically target healthcare providers, knowing that the immediate need to restore patient care services increases the likelihood of ransom payments.
    Tim Freestone
    March 13, 2025
    Effective implementation hinges on transparent communication with staff, patients, and business partners about new security measures and their impact on workflow.
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    Today, IoT devices, including physical security products, often operate in diverse and remote environments, with fleets typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of devices.
    Eystein Stenberg
    March 13, 2025
    Legacy methods of updating physical security devices, like manual intervention or USB-based updates, are outdated and impractical in today’s interconnected landscape.
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    Errol Weiss
    March 13, 2025
    As healthcare policy takes center stage, recently enacted cybersecurity legislation is poised to redefine patient privacy and data security. At the forefront of these changes ...
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    360 Privacy
    March 11, 2025
    ISC West 2025 Booth 33045: Tool removes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from the open web and data broker websites.
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    ISC West 2025 Booth 32069: Upgrade new or existing readers and sensors into Zero Trust devices with PKI-secured encryption.
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    March 10, 2025
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    If properly implemented with AI, DevSecOps provides a more efficient software development workflow by automating some of the steps and security gates.
    March 4, 2025
    Organizations must be prepared to fight AI cyberattacks with AI-powered DevSecOps.
    Will LaSala
    March 3, 2025
    Now is the time for organizations to evaluate their authentication strategies proactively.
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    In 2024, the healthcare sector experienced an unprecedented increase in ransomware attacks, affecting over 198 million Americans. Among these incidents, the Change Healthcare breach stood out as one of the largest in history, impacting more than 100 million individuals. Source: SonicWall
    Rodney Bosch
    Feb. 25, 2025
    The 2025 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report reveals that cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than organizations can patch them, putting SMBs and healthcare providers...
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    As businesses and governments pour resources into developing proprietary quantum algorithms, they will become invaluable, shrouded in secrecy, and fiercely guarded.
    Dr. Erik Garcell
    Feb. 24, 2025
    As quantum computing reshapes the corporate battlefield, espionage is evolving beyond hackers and spies—organizations must master quantum security or risk losing their competitive...
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    Getting control over identity management requires a comprehensive and ongoing process from risk assessment through daily management.
    Greg Shanton
    Feb. 24, 2025
    Amid a rising tide of data breaches, organizations are struggling to control identity management options.
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    DORA also affects regions outside of the EU. Although the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation, it is also applicable in the U.S. market. It enforces third-party risk management by holding financial institutions accountable for their vendors' operational resilience.
    Dina Slomovits
    Feb. 19, 2025
    U.S. organizations are looking to embrace similar regulatory guidelines across myriad sectors.
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    By gaining access to an employee’s credentials, a bad actor also gains access to their account privileges, especially if the same credentials are used across multiple accounts.
    Michael Crouse
    Jan. 29, 2025
    If credentials are compromised, spotting the breach quickly, the damage can be contained.
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    A platform-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution refers to a service provider that offers MDR services independently of any specific cybersecurity platform or technology stack, becoming a “platform” in and of itself, along with advisory services that help select the best-of-breed tooling.
    Chris Snyder
    Jan. 29, 2025
    Whether opting for an integrated platform or a mix of specialized tools, the key is establishing a robust cybersecurity strategy.