Government info security news, training, education - GovInfoSecurity
GovInfoSecurity.com covers the latest news, laws, regulations and directives related to government information security, focusing on the White House's cybersecurity initiatives, the latest legislative efforts in Congress, as well as thought leadership from top government CISOs.
HHS Warns of Threats to Electronic Health Records - GovInfoSecurity
Feb 18, 2022 · Healthcare entities should implement a more "proactive preparedness" approach for protecting their electronic health record/electronic medical record systems, which are an increasingly attractive target for cyberattacks and other breaches, federal regulators warn.. See Also: 2024 Threat Hunting Report: Insights to Outsmart Modern Adversaries The Department of Health and Human Services' Health ...
NIST's 7-Step Contingency Planning Process - GovInfoSecurity
Jun 8, 2010 · NIST on Monday issued revised guidance that defines a seven-step contingency planning process that federal agencies and other organizations in fields such as healthcare and banking can use to develop and maintain a viable interim recovery program for their information systems.. The National Institute of Standards and Technology designed the seven progressive steps to be integrated into each ...
Lawsuits in Wake of MCG Health Data Breach Start Piling Up
Jun 24, 2022 · Data breach attorneys are flooding courts with proposed federal class action lawsuits against MCG Health after the company disclosed a data breach affecting up to 1.1 million individuals.. See Also: Gartner Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response As of Friday, at least four lawsuits with similar allegations stemming from a just-revealed 2020 breach have been filed against the ...
Government Information Security Training Webinars
Chinmay Gaikwad - Harness, Sean Roth - Harness • November 14, 2024 @ 11:30 AM (EST) •. Upcoming regulatory changes and evolving supply chain threats require a proactive approach to Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM). Join our webinar to learn how CIS benchmarks and best practices can enhance your supply chain security posture.
Cyberattack Affects Greenland's Healthcare Services
May 23, 2022 · Greenland's healthcare services have been "severely limited" due to a cyberattack that has lasted for at least two weeks to date, says the Naalakkersuisut, the country's government. See Also: Gartner Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response. All IT systems and servers associated with the healthcare services of the country were forced ...
Latest editorial and guest blogs on government information security
Sep 16, 2009 · Brandy Harris • October 16, 2024. Managing the aftermath of a cybersecurity incident can be grueling, and the intense pressure placed on these individuals can take a toll. Stress in the cybersecurity field, particularly post-incident, is a well-documented issue that many professionals quietly struggle with.
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Hack of Medical Imaging Provider Affects Data of 2 Million
Jun 7, 2022 · Hack of Medical Imaging Provider Affects Data of 2 Million. A hacking incident involving data theft from a prominent provider of medical imaging services in Massachusetts has affected 2 million individuals, making it the largest health data breach reported to federal regulators so far this year. See Also: The Healthcare CISO’s Guide to ...
Automated FISMA Reporting Tool Unveiled - GovInfoSecurity
Oct 30, 2009 · Kundra said OMB will unveil a cybersecurity dashboard next spring, "unlocking the value of agency FISMA submissions in a timely, comprehensive and secure manner." The Department of State has deployed a digital security dashboard to monitor its worldwide system of 5,000 routers and 40,000 host computers that supports 285 foreign posts.