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Shoddy infosec costs PwC spinoff and NMA $11.3M in settlement with Uncle Sam

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June 17, 2024 at 07:52PM Two consulting firms, Guidehouse and Nan McKay and Associates, agreed to pay a total of $11.3 million to settle allegations of cybersecurity failings in the rollout of COVID-19 assistance. The fines were split with Guidehouse paying $7.6 million and NMA $3.7 million. The firms failed to perform required cybersecurity testing, … Read more

US government tells hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal dollars for you

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January 10, 2024 at 03:37PM The White House is expected to propose rules requiring US hospitals to meet cybersecurity standards before receiving federal funding. This move aims to combat ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities. The rules, set to take effect this year, will link hospital IT security with funding. Stakeholders’ feedback will be valued, with … Read more