Hospitals and Medical Centers

Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) broadened its cybersecurity guidance to cover all employee benefit plans, including health plans.

Hospital security isn’t really about technology — it’s about trust. 

A database in the healthcare industry was exposed. 

Shutting down a hospital’s heating and cooling system would be a patient safety disaster. 

A Georgia hospital experienced a data breach on May 30, 2024, but notified affected consumers on August 27, 2025. 

Protecting patients while safeguarding pharmaceuticals, managing visitor access while ensuring staff safety, and maintaining compliance while operating efficiently — all these challenges demand a level of coordination that traditional security approaches simply cannot provide. 

Most healthcare organizations won’t be able to fully transition to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends Windows 10 support. That means that bad actors will soon be launching malware that takes advantage. 

To commemorate the 29th anniversary of HIPAA, experts share their perspectives on modern privacy threats and how healthcare organizations can bolster security. 

H.R.1’s real test is not if Congress imposes cuts, but whether congressional leadership can prove that trimming cyber costs more than funding it.

Episource, a medical billing organization, has notified individuals that their personal and health data was stolen in a cyberattack. 

Sergeant Corey Sebera turns her career struggles into opportunities with support, determination, and heart.

A report finds hospitals spend more than $18 billion per year due to violence in the workplace and the community. 

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is foundational to providing adequate patient care — whether critical, preventative, or otherwise.

Healthcare sector suffers a rise in ransomware attacks.

430K patients’ data was exposed in a breach against Ascension, and security leaders are discussing cyber threats against the healthcare industry.

Blue Shield of California has notified members of a data breach that may have impacted protected health information.

21,344 medical records with sensitive patient information were exposed. 

Security leaders discuss the results of a ransomware attack against DaVita, including operational disruptions and stock market impacts. 

Laboratory Services Cooperative announced it experienced a cybersecurity incident, possibly compromising patient and employee data. 

An analysis of global ransomware activity reveals ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024. 

Research reveals a non-password-protected database associated with a clinical trial site network.

One year after the Change Healthcare breach, it’s time to look at what changed, what didn’t, and what must.

Security leaders discuss an update from Change Healthcare. 

A cyberattack resulted in financial damage for 69% of healthcare organizations, compared to 60% among other industries.

Certain ransomware groups are targeting healthcare institutions more than other sectors. 

3 specific cyber incidents from the 2024 that every healthcare provider should understand. 

In today’s digital age, protecting sensitive medical information is not just a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of trust and business integrity.

Research has revealed the 5 industries most frequently targeted with subject customization techniques. 

Healthcare faced extensive cyberattack costs.

The effect of cybersecurity incidents on healthcare organizations was analyzed in a recent Proofpoint report.