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Amid growing concerns over cybercrime, the U.S. healthcare sector remains a prime target for cybercriminals. New research from SecurityScorecard indicates that the U.S. healthcare sector has achieved a “B+” cybersecurity rating for the first half of 2024. However, the report “The Cyber Risk Landscape of the U.S. Healthcare Industry, 2024” also highlights a significant supply … Read more
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a comprehensive guide on implementing cyber insurance for medium to large-sized healthcare organizations. Yesterday, we looked at their guidance for small healthcare organizations. Today, it’s medium and large organizations. Let’s take a look. Cybersecurity insurance is vital for businesses facing the growing threat of cyber … Read more
To bolster cybersecurity defenses specifically tailored for small healthcare organizations, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a one-page handout delineating the significance of cyber insurance and several implementation tips. Let’s take a look at it. Cyber insurance is a critical safeguard against the increasing onslaught of cyber threats. This protection offers … Read more
Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services faces a cybersecurity challenge with a ransomware attack affecting its information technology systems. While the full extent of compromised patient health or financial data is unknown, Ardent emphasizes patient safety as its top priority. In a statement, Ardent said they “became aware of an information technology cybersecurity incident on the … Read more
The risk analytics provider to the cyber insurance industry warns about scenarios that could impact the already confused world of cyber war risk and exclusions. Its new report — “CyberCube’s Global Threat Outlook: A Perspective on the Threat Landscape for Q4 2023” — urges re-insurers and those in the ILS markets to consider its findings … Read more