The state of New York has proposed new regulations to bolster cyber security at hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The regulations are intended to better protect the sensitive information stored in hospital systems from cyber-attacks and other malicious activity. Cyber attacks can postpone life saving procedures, clinics can be shut down for days preventing patient care, and ambulances can be diverted to emergency departments that are out of the way.
With reduced staff coverage during the holiday season, ransomware attacks and phishing scams tend to increase significantly. This is especially true in the lead up to Black Friday and Christmas when online shopping is at its peak. Below are 5 steps to take in order to safeguard your holiday shopping experience from malicious cyber criminals.
Hospitals are required to have a comprehensive cybersecurity program in place.
Implementing new safeguards to protect patient data.
Demonstrate that they have the necessary resources and personnel to ensure the security of their systems.
Protect against any unauthorized access to the company's information systems and maintain a secure infrastructure.
Published on November 19th, 2023
Author: Katie Adams
Posted on: MedCity News
This article was included in the Healthcare Docketnewsletter, a collaboration between MedCity News and Above the Law. To make the article more reliable, it would have been beneficial to include statistics on the frequency of cyberattacks on healthcare systems. The article was written to inform readers of the current state of healthcare security and New York's plan to bolster their CyberSecurity efforts. A few steps to protect cyber systems were mentioned, but more details were not provided.
Ready Your Incident Response Plan
Make sure your company has enough security personnel available on call throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. This should include personnel who are essential for any potential emergency situation, such as a ransomware attack
Use Generic Out-Of-Office Responses
For all external contacts, use a standardized auto-reply message when responding via email, messaging, or telephone.
Password Management And Multi-Factor Authentication
Make sure to use robust passwords and never share them with anyone, including your workmates or other accounts. Try not to reuse previous passwords.
Slow And Steady Wins The Cybersecurity Day
Don't let yourself be rushed into clicking a link, opening an attachment, or giving away confidential information just because you are in a hurry. Pay attention and take your time.
Validate, Validate, Validate
Never provide sensitive information such as a bank PIN, password or authentication code in response to emails, direct messages, or phone calls. Confirm the validity of the sender by using contact details that you already know, even if all seems legitimate.
Published on November 22, 2023
Author: Davey Winder
Posted on: Forbes
This Forbes article is a reliable source due to the credibility of the company, however, like the other article, it does not provide any statistical data. It is formatted as a checklist and provides practical advice on how to protect yourself from scammers during the holiday season.