Wireless internet is a critical component for most businesses, providing flexibility and efficiency in daily operations. However, the convenience of WiFi networks also introduces security risks, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. To safeguard these networks, organizations must assess their vulnerabilities through a structured process known as WiFi penetration testing. Keep reading for a detailed guide on conducting a WiFi penetration test, including an outline of the steps involved and what businesses should expect. It’ll also cover the differences between performing the test internally and working with a professional service provider.
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How The Healthcare Industry Can Improve Their IT Security
The healthcare industry has made major advances in patient care. Today, lifesaving devices like pacemakers and insulin pumps are connected to the internet. Physicians can remotely monitor heart rhythms and receive alerts before a medical emergency occurs. However, this connectivity creates new cybersecurity risks. If a medical device is connected to a network, it can be hacked. Security researchers have demonstrated how pacemakers could be remotely manipulated. Unlike financial fraud, cyberattacks on connected medical devices can have life-threatening consequences. Healthcare IT security is no longer just about protecting data, it is about protecting lives.
Even when attacks do not directly impact medical devices, they often expose sensitive patient information. Stolen healthcare data can be used for:
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Identity theft
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Tax fraud
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Insurance fraud
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Prescription abuse and resale
The stakes in healthcare cybersecurity are higher than in almost any other industry. (more…)
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How to Detect Pegasus Spyware
As one of the leading commercial spyware programs, Pegasus has been used by companies, governments, and other entities to collect sensitive data from individuals’ smartphones. Learning how to detect Pegasus spyware on your device is critical, because if Pegasus is deployed on your smartphone, your sensitive data could be at risk.
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PCI Compliance Network Security Best Practices
Protecting cardholder and payment data from cyberattacks starts with a secure network. Following PCI network security best practices is essential for organizations that store, process, or transmit sensitive cardholder information. The PCI Security Standards provide clear guidance to help businesses implement robust network security measures, reduce risks, and maintain compliance.
In this guide, we’ll explore the key standards, their objectives, and practical strategies for meeting PCI compliance network security requirements. (more…)
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Wireless Security Issues and Solutions for Organizations in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations are in the business of storing, sharing, and processing sensitive patient health information (PHI). This requires stringent data protection and cybersecurity safeguards. When it comes to wireless networks, these safeguards demand even more scrutiny, owing to the often lax state of defense seen in wireless networks and devices. Rapid modernization in healthcare driven by IoT devices, mobile health, and cloud adoption has made it critical for related industries to consider wireless security issues and solutions. (more…)
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What Your HR Team Needs to Know About HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created to protect patients’ protected health information (PHI). Over time, HIPAA rules have expanded, requiring both covered entities and business associates to comply. Even companies outside these categories often handle employee PHI, making awareness and proper HIPAA training for HR teams essential to ensure compliance and safeguard sensitive information.
Why this matters: Violations can result in serious legal consequences for your business and staff. HR teams must be trained in HIPAA compliance procedures, ensuring your organization meets regulatory standards and protects sensitive information. (more…)
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Overview of CMMC Level 3 Requirements
If your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), understanding CMMC Level 3 requirements is essential.
Level 3 represents advanced cybersecurity maturity and focuses on protecting sensitive defense information from advanced persistent threats (APTs). In this guide, we break down:
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What CMMC Level 3 is
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The total number of practices required
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Domain-by-domain control breakdown
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How to meet Level 3 requirements
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What assessors look for
Let’s start with a quick framework overview.
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Will PCI 4.0 Changes Impact Physical Storage Device Security?
Physical storage devices are among the most widespread forms of technology, used by nearly every company, regardless of a business’ size and scope. They encompass not only hard drives, but any physical device on which data is stored, including laptops, thumb drives, smartphones, or even credit cards. It’s important to protect them, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets the standard for how to do that. Thus, PCI DSS 4.0 changes may impact them in profound ways.
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Main Goals of HITECH: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding HITECH Act Goals starts with looking back at 2009. That year, the Obama administration passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to stimulate the U.S. economy following the Great Recession.
As part of that legislation, lawmakers introduced the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to modernize healthcare data systems and strengthen patient privacy protections under HIPAA.
The primary goals of the HITECH Act were twofold:
- Accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs)
- Strengthen the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI)
However, the HITECH Act goals extend far beyond digitization. The law reshaped healthcare compliance, increased enforcement penalties, and expanded HIPAA requirements for business associates.
Below, we break down the main goals of the HITECH Act and what they mean for healthcare organizations today. (more…)
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What is an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)?
An Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) is a PCI-certified company that performs external network vulnerability scans to help organizations identify security weaknesses. Merchants of all sizes are required by the PCI Security Standards Council to conduct these scans regularly to detect vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.
In the sections below, we’ll explain how an Approved Scanning Vendor works and how ASVs help businesses maintain PCI compliance.