May 21, 2020 Cyber threats in general but especially those affecting healthcare organizations have been a hot topic of discussion over the past few months. Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Office for Civil Rights provided guidance on the most common technical vulnerabilities that have been exploited during 2020 and in particular during COVID-19. We know you’ve had a lot of information thrown your way lately, so to keep your practice up to speed and help you stay ahead of new vulnerabilities, here’s a brief overview of the bulletin’s highlights: As organizations begin to go back to work, it’s important to know that much like COVID-19 itself these cyber threats won’t just go away. Properly educating your employees on good cyber hygiene, doing routine checks and updates on security safeguards, and continuing to be on the lookout for any potential threats are vital in keeping your practice protected. Certain things your practice should be implementing right away are: For more information on the government’s guidance along with the mitigations provided to assist in ensuring the security of your practice view the full bulletin here.
