A new investigation discovered that the medical images and health data of more than 5 million patients in the U.S. was readily accessible on the web without a password or login.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 18, 2019
To ensure continual patient care and remain compliant with regulations, hospitals have well-documented security protocols and deploy technology to ensure those can be executed smoothly, from cybersecurity solutions on the digital side to video surveillance and door scanners, among other tools, on premises.
- By Noah Reiter
- Sep 01, 2019
A new report predicts a new frontier of cyber attacks for healthcare organizations, including ransomware, international espionage and the hacking of biomedical devices.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 22, 2019
The proposed measure would require hospitals and other employers to implement workplace violence prevention programs.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 13, 2019
Americans could be signing over the keys to their identity when filling out medical forms that promise to “anonymize” their information, according to a new algorithm developed by scientists.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 25, 2019
While healthcare organizations are confidently moving sensitive patient data to the cloud, less than half are encrypting that information.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 22, 2019
In 2017, the state of California passed Senate Bill 1299, ushering into law a set of regulations requiring California healthcare providers to take specific steps to prevent workplace violence and ensure a safe environment for both patients and caregivers.
- By Paul Baratta
- Jun 01, 2019
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities face unique security and surveillance challenges.
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Mar 01, 2019
RRH officials said security will be increased in multiple areas of the emergency department, including the addition of more staff and a metal detector.
- By Jessica Davis
- Dec 13, 2018
These new safety and security measures come in light of an increase in violence against nurses and health care workers on the job. This year, Penn State Health has seen two violent incidents.
- By Jessica Davis
- Nov 02, 2018
Healthcare institutions face a variety of cybersecurity challenges, and the threats continue to grow and evolve. Hospitals are particularly vulnerable to data breaches and ransomware attacks because of the high value of healthcare data
- By Sheila Loy
- Sep 01, 2018
Having both specific and shared goals is what makes medical centers quite unique to security. Rarely are two buildings alike, yet they all have common needs, requirements and goals.
Looking at examples of how municipalities or governments protect these assets can help businesses plan as well. Critical infrastructure for businesses often shares similar needs with municipalities: how do we best protect servers, structures and the people who live and work in private buildings?
- By Peter Boriskin
- Jul 11, 2018
Over the past several years we’ve seen an increase in attacks focused on public spaces. There is no safe-haven in today’s societal landscape that would allow any public service or business to conclude that they are not a target. Hospitals are no exception.
- By Bill Edwards, Autumn Harris
- Jun 01, 2018
Cybersecurity was found to be the top technology used by healthcare facilities.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 06, 2018
Let me let you in on a troubling, not-so-little secret: violence in the workplace is continuing to escalate in medical facilities, despite the fact that national assault rates have been dropping in recent years.
- By Paul Baratta
- Aug 01, 2017
When seconds count in an emergency, such as an active shooter or severe weather, gaps in communication can cost lives. Many schools, businesses and healthcare facilities face the challenge of ensuring comprehensive coverage with their existing emergency mass communication systems.
- By Greg Smith
- Jun 01, 2017
Hospitals and medical centers face a number of challenges related to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- By Greg Smith
- May 01, 2017
Security directors in hospitals and other healthcare settings need to understand pertinent aspects of the Clery Act, and how to partner with colleges and universities to establish, maintain or enhance compliance with this federal law.
- By Dolores A. Stafford
- Mar 01, 2017
A Michigan based health care provider that features two main campuses and has dozens of remote and satellite care centers had, for years, deployed a magnetic stripe card-based Galaxy Control Systems access control system integrated, installed and serviced by VidCom Solutions in Lansing.
- By Scott Lindley
- Mar 01, 2017