Hacking the Internet of Things: Security Threats to Connected Medical Devices The burgeoning Internet of Things is gradually leading us toward a more connected world. Today, things you wouldn’t typically think of as “computerized”, can be connected to the internet or an internal intranet, expanding their capabilities. In healthcare, IoT technology is an exciting new […]
Oracle Transparent Data Encryption
Protecting Confidential Patient Information with Oracle Transparent Data Encryption Among some industry commentators, 2015 has been referred to as the “year of the security breach.” That year, dozens of high profile digital security breaches at healthcare facilities underscored the importance of keeping sensitive patient data protected. As any health professional knows, the Health Insurance Portability […]
In 2016, Hospitals Nationwide Are Under Attack from Ransomware
Malware has a long and troublesome history. Ever since the very first computer virus was unleashed on the world in 1986, people with ill intentions have continued to devise insidious new ways to attack and take advantage of others using malicious software. One of the more recent developments in the world of malware has been […]