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    The SecurityInfoWatch.com Healthcare category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the Healthcare market. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments in hospitals, clincs and other healthcare organizations.
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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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    Iveda announces Pinpoint to safeguard hospital equipment with real-time tracking
    Iveda
    March 5, 2025
    As part of this new product expansion, Iveda is also introducing a suite of tracking accessories to enhance operational control.
    Strata Decision Technology joins Snowflake to transform healthcare financial analytics
    March 3, 2025
    Ongoing integration of Strata’s data within Snowflake allows Strata to make its data more accessible to healthcare customers within StrataJazz and Axiom.
    Identiv and Novanta partner to streamline adoption of RFID solutions for healthcare OEMs
    Feb. 28, 2025
    The Identiv-Novanta partnership expects to yield an optimized ecosystem where manufacturers can easily evaluate and implement RFID solutions.
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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...
    The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust taps Armis for cybersecurity
    Feb. 19, 2025
    PAHT leverages AI-powered Armis Centrix, the Armis Cyber Exposure Management Platform, to proactively identify and mitigate all cyber asset risks.
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    Black Kite
    Feb. 13, 2025
    Black Kite’s 6th annual Third Party Breach Report reveals that healthcare organizations, responsible for 41.2% of third-party breaches, remain the most impacted industry due to...
    Xtract One Technologies to be used for hospital weapons detection screening in Manitoba
    Manitoba hospitals selected Xtract One to secure patient and staff experiences to prioritize care.
    ZeroEyes and Metrasens partner to enhance layered security approach in hospitals and schools
    Metrasens
    Jan. 28, 2025
    The partnership seeks to integrate ZeroEyes' AI-powered gun detection with Metrasens' concealed weapons detection.
    HIPAA’s new data security chapter: Transforming healthcare security in 2025
    Tim Freestone
    Jan. 22, 2025
    With many organizations still relying on outdated security protocols and optional encryption practices, the need for mandatory security standards has become clear.
    Netwrix: 84% of healthcare organizations spotted a cyberattack within the last 12 months
    Netwrix
    Jan. 21, 2025
    A cyberattack resulted in financial damage for 69% of healthcare organizations, compared to 60% among other industries.
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    Threat assessment is the critical first step in any EP program. Identifying credible threats to senior executives—both at program initiation and continuously—determines the appropriate scope of the EP program, the level of protection needed for certain executives, and whether protection should extend to certain less senior employees or family members.
    Rick Mercuri
    Dec. 19, 2024
    Building a thoughtful executive protection program requires solid planning and avoiding knee-jerk reactions.
    SailPoint and Imprivata enter strategic partnership to deliver identity security to healthcare organizations
    SailPoint
    Dec. 16, 2024
    Through this partnership, SailPoint will acquire Imprivata’s existing identity governance and administration business.
    Generative AI, cybersecurity among top risks for healthcare provider organizations in 2025
    Dec. 13, 2024
    The growing use of AI comes with many significant potential risks that must be avoided or mitigated.
    Executive Insights Q&A with Kerry Brock: Identifying healthcare hurdles with digitization and integration
    Steve Lasky
    Dec. 13, 2024
    Healthcare facilities must go above and beyond to safeguard the employees and patients who trust them.
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    The healthcare industry is reeling after the attack and murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on Wednesday.
    Rodney Bosch
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Healthcare industry reels from Wednesday's attack and murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.