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HHS Settlement: HIPAA Violations upon Ransomware Attack

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) entered into a settlement agreement on October 31, 2023 with a Massachusetts-based medical management company. The ...
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Boosting Cyber Resilience: A Business Continuity Solution

In a collaborative effort, the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have introduced "Business Continuity ...
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New #StopRansomware Guide: Strengthening Cybersecurity Defense

In a collaborative effort, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ...
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AI Regulations Coming

The Biden Administration issued a first-of-its-kind Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI). This Order empowers the federal government to regulate AI ...
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New Guidance from Leading Agencies: Combat Phishing Attacks ...

In a collaborative effort, the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), ...
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NIST's Revised Guidelines: Enhancing Healthcare Cybersecurity ...

As guardians of employees' well-being, employers know the critical importance of safeguarding healthcare data. In today's digital landscape, healthcare cybersecurity has ...
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L.A. Care Health Plan's HIPAA Settlement: Lessons for HR Professionals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS) reached a settlement with L.A. Care Health Plan, resulting in a $1.3 million fine and the ...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting the Digital Frontier

Each October, the digital world comes alive with a heightened sense of awareness as Cybersecurity Awareness Month takes center stage. This annual initiative, officially ...
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HIPAA Compliance Made Simple: An Updated Risk Assessment Tool

HIPAA compliance is a critical aspect of healthcare operations, and at its core lies the necessity of conducting a comprehensive risk assessment. This assessment plays a ...
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Demystifying the HIPAA Risk Assessment for HR Professionals

In the world of HR, protecting sensitive employee health information is always top of mind. That's where HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) ...
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