Consider your medical history. How would you feel knowing that it was easily accessible to strangers? What if that information was available to your current or future employer? Regardless of your medical history, knowing someone else has unconsented access to it would probably feel like a massive invasion of privacy. Thankfully, we have laws and […]
Social media is a potent dynamic tool for any organization or individual to showcase their brand and boost its impact. Using the internet as a conduit, it serves as an incredible form of communication that can help organizations gain worldwide attention due to billions of users across the globe. Thus, many recognize social media as […]
Cybercrime has seen a rapid rise over the years. In 2022 alone, the FBI reported that the price of cybercrime was estimated at $6.9 million. In 2023, businesses should prepare for threats that will compromise their reputation and sensitive data and disrupt normal operations. Small businesses are equally at risk of cyberattacks as big businesses. […]
“Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new electricity.” – Andrew NG AI has taken the world by storm, and with good reason. It promises an exciting future. It promises to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Who doesn’t want that? We are truly in the age of AI. However, we can’t afford to ignore […]
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released voluntary cross-sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) to help organizations protect themselves from cyber threats. What do healthcare organizations need to know about the new CPGs and how they can use them to reduce risk and increase security? What is the CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals? […]
With tech advances and globalization, understanding the health and privacy regulations of users’ data put in place by each jurisdiction is essential for tech companies to thrive. Dubai has stepped up to the challenge with its comprehensive regulation—the Dubai Health & Privacy Regulation (DHP)—which protects citizens’ and visitors’ data alike across all healthcare providers, insurance […]
Let’s face it: your small business can’t afford a cybersecurity attack. Your business needs to be looking for new ways to generate revenue, not use that hard-earned revenue to recover your data. The ugly truth is, cyber attackers know this. They will target small businesses that they believe are defenseless. You don’t have to be […]
What is Ransomware? Type of malicious software threatens you with harm, by denying access to your data. Ransomware attacks may lock data on your computer, network, and other internet-connected devices Most common types of ransomware Crypto ransomware Locker ransomware Why are Small businesses a target? keep very little to no budget for cybersecurity Without any […]
The State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare The healthcare industry has been hit hard by cyber attacks in recent years, with the number of healthcare organizations affected by ransomware growing from 34% in 2020 to 66% in 2021. This represents the highest increase in cyber attack volume among all sectors, with a 69% year-over-year increase. A […]
