Latest Businessassociate Podcast Episodes
Multi-state Cyber Attack Diverts ER Ambulances - Ep 436
Help Me With HIPAA - December 08, 2023 05:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsYou know how we say that hackers love to launch attacks during the holidays because that’s when most folks are distracted and in a hurry to begin their time off? Well guess what? There are already a few cyber attacks in the news just from this past Thanksgiving. Case in point, the recent ransom...
Breach Equals Class Action Lawsuits - Ep 435
Help Me With HIPAA - December 01, 2023 05:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsA data breach can have significant and far-reaching consequences for both patients and businesses in the healthcare industry. Today, we delve into the impacts of a recent breach and discuss the evolving challenges of managing healthcare vendors with access to sensitive patient information. Plus,...
FBI Private Industry Notification - Ep 434
Help Me With HIPAA - November 24, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIt is crucial to apply mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of ransomware incidents due to the severe and far-reaching consequences these cyber threats can have on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. The FBI recently published a notification highlighting emer...
CISO Security Maturity Report 2023 - Ep 433
Help Me With HIPAA - November 17, 2023 05:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsEvaluating the security posture of organizations through the lens of culture, technology, risk, and people is crucial in today's complex digital landscape. Culture sets the tone for an organization's security mindset, influencing employee behavior and awareness. Today, we review ClubCISO’s Info...
First OCR Ransomware Settlement - Ep 432
Help Me With HIPAA - November 10, 2023 05:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsOCR just announced its first ransomware settlement, emphasizing the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and the implications for business associates. Ransomware threats are increasingly common, evolving rapidly and continue to target the healthcare industry which highlights the import...
Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconfigurations - Ep 431
Help Me With HIPAA - November 03, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn our rapidly evolving digital environment, cybersecurity misconfigurations pose significant threats to organizations of all sizes. Misconfigurations can expose systemic weaknesses and make organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks. In this episode, we will review a report from the NSA and CISA...
Are Nightmares Contagious? - Ep 430
Help Me With HIPAA - October 27, 2023 04:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWhen vendors have incidents that disrupt their operations, it’s like having ghosts haunt a business's continuity plan, just waiting to make an eerie appearance. That's why it is crucial for businesses to include vendor-related security incidents or downtime in their business continuity plans. On...
Alerts Coming From Everywhere - Ep 429
Help Me With HIPAA - October 20, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn today's interconnected digital world, keeping up with cybersecurity alerts is like having a trusty, cyber-savvy sidekick by your side. As our reliance on technology continues to grow, staying ahead of the game is essential. Cybersecurity alerts are like the Bat-Signal of the digital realm, li...
HIPAA Online Tracking News - Ep 428
Help Me With HIPAA - October 13, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWeb tracking tools that collect or share personally identifiable health information can pose significant implications when it comes to HIPAA privacy and security. Unauthorized tracking can compromise patient confidentiality and privacy, potentially exposing sensitive health data. Today, we are d...
What is a CHMSP? - Ep 427
Help Me With HIPAA - October 06, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsFor MSPs, grasping HIPAA compliance isn't just a good idea; it's a necessity. Neglecting it can lead to legal issues and lost opportunities in the healthcare IT sector. Picture unintentionally mishandling patient data and facing legal consequences – that's a risk you can't ignore. A solid unders...
4 Actions 4 Cyber Safety - Ep 426
Help Me With HIPAA - September 29, 2023 04:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsCybersecurity Awareness Month is just around the corner. It's that time of year when we all take a moment to up our game in the digital world. Whether it's creating stronger passwords, being mindful of phishing emails, or updating our software regularly, it's a reminder that our online safety ma...
OCR Sends Enforcement Message - Ep 425
Help Me With HIPAA - September 22, 2023 04:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsAssuming large organizations with lots of healthcare clients have a proper HIPAA privacy and security program in place could be disastrous. OCR recently settled investigations with LA Care, a large health plan in California, for $1.3 million and a 3 year corrective action plan. Join us as we di...
Securing Older Technologies Still In Use - Ep 424
Help Me With HIPAA - September 15, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsSecuring older, legacy technologies from cyber threats is extremely important in today's interconnected digital world. Older devices often lack the robust security features of modern counterparts, making them vulnerable targets for hackers seeking to exploit weaknesses. Today, we review HSCC’s H...
Check Your Cyber Pulse - Ep 423
Help Me With HIPAA - September 08, 2023 04:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn the digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. Today, we review the latest release from 405(d), Check Your Cyber Pulse. This cybersecurity cosmo quiz helps small organizations evaluate their cyber pulse regarding the 10 cybersecurity practic...
How One MSP Handled a Ransomware Attack - Ep 422
Help Me With HIPAA - September 01, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsRansomware attacks have become a prevailing threat to businesses of all sizes, causing significant financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. In this episode, we talk with Robert Cioffi, COO and Co-Founder of Progressive Computing, who shares how they navigated through t...
Successful Data Breach Communication - Ep 421
Help Me With HIPAA - August 25, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn a crisis situation, organizations must be prepared to communicate effectively in these challenging situations. Karen Phillips, of Phillips & Marek, joins us to discuss strategies and best practices for managing data breaches and how to communicate with stakeholders, including internal staff, ...
The Value in Evaluation - Ep 420
Help Me With HIPAA - August 18, 2023 04:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsAre you worried about the safety of your data and the potential security risks to your organization? In this episode, we talk with Jen Stone of SecurityMetrics to explore the importance of performing technical and nontechnical evaluations of your security program. Jen helps to explain the benefi...
2023 Cost of a Data Breach Study - Ep 419
Help Me With HIPAA - August 11, 2023 04:30 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsAs in years past, we dive into IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report. This annual study sheds light on the ever-evolving landscape of data breaches and provides valuable insights for organizations looking for ways to focus their efforts and money to help prevent and reduce the costs associated...
Does HIPAA require MFA? - Ep 418
Help Me With HIPAA - August 04, 2023 04:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWe all know how important it is to keep our personal information and important data secure. MFA can add an extra layer of protection to our digital lives. But does HIPAA require MFA? The short answer: no, but yes. Listen in to hear how best to lock your cyber door against cyber attacks. More i...
Our takeaways from the 2023 VDBIR- Ep 417
Help Me With HIPAA - July 28, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsVerizon has released their 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). This year they focused more on an analysis of actual data breaches - the types of incidents causing the breaches, the motivations of bad actors, how they tend to carry out their attacks and what data they are grabbing. We ...
Is it time for more regulation with Josh Corman - Ep 416
Help Me With HIPAA - July 21, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn the epic battle between cyber threats and the healthcare industry, it's the patients who suffer the most. There is an urgent need for new regulations in the healthcare industry to address the challenges posed by outdated technology and cybersecurity threats. Today, we talk with Josh Corman ab...
BA HHS Enforcement Does Happen - Ep 415
Help Me With HIPAA - July 14, 2023 04:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsBAs play a vital role in healthcare organizations as they often provide services to covered entities that require them to access PHI. But, they often don’t fully understand their own HIPAA compliance obligations. OCR recently released a resolution agreement against a BA that proves BAs will be h...
What the heck is a CPG? Ep 414
Help Me With HIPAA - July 07, 2023 04:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsChecklists are important for many people who deal with cybersecurity. David and Donna explain that this new checklist is not just for healthcare, but for all businesses to deal with cybersecurity. They discuss these CPGs, which are Cybersecurity Performance Goals recently published by CISA, and ...
Where do we go from here? - Ep 413
Help Me With HIPAA - June 30, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsHealthcare cybersecurity is no walk in the park! Today, we explore the release of the "Health Industry Cybersecurity Recommendations for Government Policy and Programs" by HSCC. It provides suggestions and ideas on how government policy and programs can support the health sector in beefing up th...
Vacay and Holiday Security Tips - Ep 412
Help Me With HIPAA - June 23, 2023 04:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsVacation is a time to relax and get away from everyday worries, but it's important to take steps to ensure that your cybersecurity and privacy are not at risk. Today, we will review vacation and travel security tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance to help you stay safe during your trave...
6 Pitfalls NIST Noticed - Ep 411
Help Me With HIPAA - June 16, 2023 04:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWhen it comes to cybersecurity, It is important to understand who your audience is and how to communicate effectively with them. Today, we discuss an article on the cybersecurity pitfalls written by Julie Haney, Usable Cybersecurity Program Lead at NIST, and the importance of involving everyone ...
SMB Cyber Resources - Ep 410
Help Me With HIPAA - June 09, 2023 04:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsCybersecurity is a big challenge for all businesses these days. Regardless of the size of the business or industry it’s in, hackers are continuously trying to exploit weaknesses to gain access to networks and data. NIST and CISA have some new resources and guides that can help small and medium s...
6 News Stories - Ep 409
Help Me With HIPAA - June 02, 2023 04:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsYou know how people say “it’ll never happen to me”? Well, today we are covering six news stories that chances are will affect you either directly or indirectly in some way. We’ve got yet another story of a practice that doesn’t have a response plan, stories about hardware and software that are v...
More Free Training and New OCR Action - Ep 408
Help Me With HIPAA - May 26, 2023 04:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn the fast-paced world of healthcare, where even your stethoscope can connect to the internet, cybersecurity training for everyone is an absolute must. But fear not, brave healthcare professional! There is free cybersecurity training online! Listen in and we will tell you all about two great c...
Cyber resiliency landscape - Ep 407
Help Me With HIPAA - May 19, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWe talk a lot about understanding the current cyber threats and risks involved in not remaining vigilant in protecting against them. Today, we review the Hospital Cyber Resiliency Initiative Landscape Analysis, recently released by 405d. It provides stats and case studies from the real world. It...
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