The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is one of the most critical regulations for protecting healthcare data in the United States. But who ensures that organizations comply with HIPAA’s privacy and security requirements? Who enforces HIPAA? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR). However, other agencies and state attorneys general also play a role in enforcing HIPAA...
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Cyber threats are increasing every day, and traditional security measures are not enough to stop them. Attackers use advanced techniques to hide inside networks, waiting for the right moment to steal data or cause damage. Threat hunting is the proactive search for hidden cyber threats within an organization’s network. Instead of waiting for security alerts, cyber security professionals actively look for signs of an attack. The...
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The healthcare industry remains one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals. In 2024 alone, global healthcare data breaches exposed over 185 million patient records. Moreover, ransomware attacks on hospitals surged by 7%, with 67% of institutions impacted in the past year, up from 60% in 2023. Source With increasing threats and evolving regulations, healthcare cyber security compliance is no longer just about checking boxes—it's about survival. Organizations...
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As businesses move more of their operations to the cloud, security risks have also increased. Traditional cyber security measures do not fully cover cloud-specific threats, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance failures. To address these challenges, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed ISO 27017, a security standard that provides additional controls for cloud service providers and customers. ISO 27017 compliance helps organizations strengthen...
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Identity theft is a well-known crime, but many people are unaware of employment identity theft, which can have serious consequences for both individuals and businesses. This type of fraud happens when someone uses another person’s identity to gain employment, pass background checks, or commit financial fraud. Unlike credit card fraud, employment identity theft can go unnoticed for months or even years. It is often only...
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Every organization has cyber security policies. But do they actually enforce them? That’s the real question. Many companies create security policies, update them occasionally, and assume they’re compliant. But policies on paper don’t mean much unless they’re properly implemented, monitored, and audited. Having a cyber security policy isn’t enough; what matters is whether it’s actually followed. Cyber security policy compliance ensures that security rules aren’t written down...
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