Healthcare

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.
Iveda announces Pinpoint to safeguard hospital equipment with real-time tracking
Healthcare

Iveda announces Pinpoint to safeguard hospital equipment with real-time tracking

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
Cybersecurity

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
Healthcare

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
Cybersecurity

SMBs and healthcare face relentless cyber threats, SonicWall warns

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
Healthcare

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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Cybersecurity

Black Kite Report Exposes Hidden Vulnerabilities in 3rd-Party Networks

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
Healthcare

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
Healthcare

ZeroEyes and Metrasens partner to enhance layered security approach in hospitals and schools

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
Healthcare

HIPAA’s new data security chapter: Transforming healthcare security in 2025

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
Healthcare

Netwrix: 84% of healthcare organizations spotted a cyberattack within the last 12 months

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.
Executive & VIP Protection

A strategic approach to protecting corporate executives

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
Healthcare

SailPoint and Imprivata enter strategic partnership to deliver identity security to healthcare organizations

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
Healthcare

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
Healthcare

HID's Kerry Brock: Identifying healthcare hurdles with digitization and integration

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.
Healthcare

Targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO raises executive protection questions

Dec. 5, 2024
Healthcare industry reels from Wednesday's attack and murder of Brian Thompson in New York City.