Bipartisan Legislation Seeks Stronger Healthcare Cybersecurity

November 27, 2024 at 06:07AM US senators have introduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024, aiming to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare by updating HIPAA regulations, providing financial aid, and facilitating training. The law mandates information sharing on incidents and requires public disclosure of affected individuals, responding to rising cyber threats in the … Read more

Healthcare’s Grim Cyber Prognosis Requires Security Booster

October 8, 2024 at 03:17PM The healthcare sector’s resilience against ransomware attacks has worsened, with two-thirds of organizations experiencing attacks. New threats, such as the Trinity ransomware, continue to emerge. Legislation is being proposed to improve cybersecurity in the industry, as cybercriminals target healthcare due to its critical operations and willingness to pay ransoms. Healthcare … Read more

Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated

May 28, 2024 at 11:36AM Democratic Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Haley Stevens introduced the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act (H.R.8469) to promote cybersecurity education and jobs for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. It aims to expand education and outreach activities, targeting individuals including those previously incarcerated. The bill faces some concerns about security risks of integrating previously … Read more

Budget Cuts at CISA Could Affect Enterprise Cybersecurity

October 30, 2023 at 04:39PM The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) may face budget cuts if efforts to combat disinformation about US elections continue. Cuts could affect CISA’s ability to defend federal networks and aid critical infrastructure against cyberattacks. Cuts would hinder progress in handling increasing attacks, but CISA has been successful in … Read more