HIPAA-Proofing Outlook
HIPAA-Proofing Outlook: How to Send PHI Securely from Your Inbox Introduction: Why Outlook Could Be Your Greatest Email Liability Microsoft Outlook is a cornerstone of communication for healthcare organizations across the country. Its integration with Microsoft 365, ease of use, and familiarity make it a top choice for providers, administrators, and healthcare consultants alike. However,... Continue reading
What the FTC’s New Health Breach Rule Means for Your HIPAA Strategy
Introduction: Digital Health Is Now Under Double Scrutiny In an age where healthcare data breaches cost over $10 million per incident, regulation is rapidly evolving to close loopholes in health data protection. The latest move? A revised FTC Health Breach Notification Rule that casts a wide net over digital health applications and consumer-facing wellness tools.... Continue reading
Penetration Testing for HIPAA Compliance
Penetration Testing for HIPAA Compliance: How to Prepare and Why It Matters Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Skipping Security Testing Healthcare data breaches continue to rise in frequency and severity. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a healthcare breach is now over $10 million—higher than any other... Continue reading
The Anatomy of a Healthcare Data Breach
The Anatomy of a Healthcare Data Breach: What Went Wrong (and How to Prevent It) Introduction: Why Every Second Counts in a Healthcare Data Breach In recent months, ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector have risen sharply, compromising millions of patient records and causing widespread operational disruptions. These attacks are not only costly but also... Continue reading