2020 SECNAP contributes to protecting Healthcare
2020
SECNAP contributes to protecting Healthcare and telehealth-focused providers in today’s digitized world
Healthcare Faces Post-COVID Cybersecurity Challenges Amid Relaxed HIPAA Enforcement
SECNAP Network Security highlights growing cybersecurity risks in the healthcare industry, exacerbated by COVID-19 and the widespread adoption of telehealth and remote work solutions. Although the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services temporarily relaxed HIPAA enforcement during the pandemic, cybercriminals have exploited stretched resources and overwhelmed IT teams, leaving organizations vulnerable to breaches and ransomware. A concerning statistic reveals that ransomware attacks on healthcare providers rose by 350% in late 2019, with one in ten involving data theft.
SECNAP recommends healthcare providers review and enhance security measures beyond basic HIPAA compliance, emphasizing robust encryption, access controls, and regular cybersecurity training for employees. With telemedicine and remote work now integral to healthcare, securing sensitive data like protected health information (PHI) requires advanced protections such as Dark Web monitoring and multi-factor authentication. Partnering with experts like SECNAP ensures not only HIPAA compliance but also a proactive defense against emerging cyber threats in this new digital healthcare landscape.
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