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CS Digest Section: Healthcare Security

FDA, DHS Strengthen Collaboration Against Medical Device Cybersecurity Threats

Posted: 11/13/2018 | Leave a Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced a strengthened partnership to buff up medical device cybersecurity, increasing communication and coordination between the two agencies.

https://www.biospace.com/article/fda-dhs-strengthen-collaboration-against-medical-device-cybersecurity-threats/

ABILIFY MYCITE, The First FDA Approved Digital Medicine That Tracks Its Own Ingestion

Posted: 11/28/2017 | Leave a Comment

The ABILIFY MYCITE (aripiprazole) is a tablet with a tiny sensor embedded in its interior. After the tablet is swallowed and dissolved, the sensor meets the stomach juices, which activate it and allow it to communicate with a patch worn by the patient. The patch transmits its readings to a smartphone or tablet, communicating every time that the pill is

https://www.medgadget.com/2017/11/abilify-mycite-first-fda-approved-digital-medicine-tracks-ingestion.html

The Need for Increased Investment in Medical Device Security

Posted: 10/31/2017 | Leave a Comment

In 2014, the FBI warned that healthcare systems, including medical devices, were at an increased risk of cyber-attacks due to the unfortunate coupling of poor cybersecurity practices in the healthcare industry with patient health information (PHI) that commands high value on the dark web. This warning has largely been realized. The cost and frequency of

https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/need-increased-investment-medical-device-security/

$3.2 Million HIPAA Fine: An Analysis

Posted: 02/07/2017 | Leave a Comment

A key lesson to be learned from this case "is that the Office for Civil Rights can only be pushed so far when a covered entity or business associate is shown to have systemic, management-driven failures in putting into place safeguards to protect its health information," says privacy attorney David Holtzman, vice president at the security consulting firm

http://www.databreachtoday.com/32-million-hipaa-fine-analysis-a-9665

Tags: Cybersecurity in Healthcare, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Anthem Data Breach Reportedly Caused by Foreign Nation Attack

Posted: 01/24/2017 | Leave a Comment

An investigation into the Anthem cyberattack found the identity of the attacker with a high degree of confidence” and “concluded with a medium degree of confidence that the attacker was acting on behalf of a foreign government.”

http://healthitsecurity.com/news/anthem-data-breach-reportedly-caused-by-foreign-nation-attack

Tags: Cybersecurity in Healthcare, PHI Data Breaches

Managing Medical Device Cybersecurity in the Postmarket: At the Crossroads of Cyber-safety and Advancing Technology

Posted: 01/10/2017 | Leave a Comment

Protecting medical devices from ever-shifting cybersecurity threats requires an all-out, lifecycle approach that begins with early product development and extends throughout the product’s lifespan.

http://blogs.fda.gov/fdavoice/index.php/2016/12/managing-medical-device-cybersecurity-in-the-postmarket-at-the-crossroads-of-cyber-safety-and-advancing-technology/

Tags: Internet of Things (IoT)

Study Finds Cyberthreat Data Overwhelming to Security Workers

Posted: 11/15/2016 | Leave a Comment

While more organizations are likely looking for the best options to combat evolving cybersecurity threats, a recent study found that the majority of security professionals are overwhelmed by the amount of cyber threat data that they receive.

http://healthitsecurity.com/news/study-finds-cyberthreat-data-overwhelming-to-security-workers

$2 Million HIPAA Penalty After Patient Data Exposed on Web

Posted: 11/01/2016 | Leave a Comment

In the twelfth HIPAA enforcement action so far this year, federal regulators have smacked St. Joseph Health System with a $2.14 million penalty after investigating a breach that left protected health information of nearly 32,000 individuals exposed to internet searches for more than a year.

http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/2-million-hipaa-penalty-after-patient-data-exposed-on-web-a-9465

What’s Needed: More HHS Guidance, or New HIPAA Security Rule?

Posted: 10/04/2016 | Leave a Comment

Watchdog Report Calls for Expanded Security Guidance, But Some Experts Want New Rule.

http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/whats-needed-more-hhs-guidance-or-new-hipaa-security-rule-a-9426

Tags: Cyber Legislation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Majority of Healthcare Leaders Elevating Cybersecurity As a Priority, According To HIMSS

Posted: 08/29/2016 | Leave a Comment

But many say lack of financial resources and personnel is hindering better security practices.

http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/majority-healthcare-leaders-elevating-cybersecurity-priority-according-himss

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