Latest Coveredentity Podcast Episodes
Attackers Enjoy Sweet Fruit of Patience - Ep 454
Help Me With HIPAA - April 19, 2024 04:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsAristotle once said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” That's totally spot on when you think about cybersecurity threats and how sneaky cybercriminals can be. These attackers plant their harmful seeds and just hang back, waiting for the right time to take advantage of old weaknesses....
Learning From The MGM Hack - Ep 453
Help Me With HIPAA - April 12, 2024 04:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsOne Friday night in September last year, a massive hack at the MGM Grand caused quite a stir in Las Vegas. Cybercriminals used tricky tactics to slip through the cracks, infiltrating the network, and disrupting services at the hotel and casino. It's a wake-up call for everyone to step up their s...
Mitigate MSP Risks - Ep 452
Help Me With HIPAA - April 05, 2024 04:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsMSPs are like the backstage crew for your business's IT show, handling everything from network management to cybersecurity. But here's the kicker: while they're busy protecting you, they've got to make sure they're not accidentally opening the back door for trouble with their own tools and busin...
Vendors Surprised By Vetting - Ep 451
Help Me With HIPAA - March 29, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn an increasingly interconnected and data-driven world, the importance of rigorous vendor vetting cannot be overstressed. Vendors ticking a box saying that they use a framework for data security and compliance isn’t enough anymore. It is a critical due diligence process that helps clients build...
Change HC Attack, What The... - Ep 450
Help Me With HIPAA - March 22, 2024 04:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsAs Change Healthcare ransomware attack unfolds, concerns are escalating regarding patient care and safety, pushing the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council's (HSCC) 5 Year Strategic Plan into the spotlight. Donna and David talk with Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, on the ongoing situ...
HIPAA Summit Review 2024 - Ep 449
Help Me With HIPAA - March 15, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsFor more than a decade, Donna has immersed herself in the plethora of sessions from the National HIPAA Summit, extracting a wealth of insights into the present and future landscape of HIPAA. Today, she will impart her top three takeaways from this year’s Summit, essential knowledge for navigatin...
Critical to Stable Condition in 5 Years - Ep 448
Help Me With HIPAA - March 08, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsHealthcare is inherently about trust; trust between patients and providers, trust in the efficacy of treatments, and increasingly, trust in the technology that underpins modern medicine. However, this trust is under siege by an evolving landscape of cyber threats. Today, we tackle the critical s...
NIST, Moobot, Ransomware AI Impact - Ep 447
Help Me With HIPAA - March 01, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsThe rapid advancement of AI could soon eclipse our understanding, with its capability to predict and even manipulate human behavior. Today, we will dive into how AI is reshaping our understanding and preparedness for the digital threats lurking around the corner. Plus, NIST just released guidanc...
Insider Breach Gets Huge OCR Settlement - Ep 446
Help Me With HIPAA - February 23, 2024 05:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsOCR recently announced a jaw-dropping settlement that should have every healthcare professional on high alert. An insider breach that had staggering repercussions, leading to a monumental $4,750,000 settlement and a two year CAP. HHS has also released new cybersecurity resources and guidance and...
Cyber Insurance Trends with John Miller - Ep 445
Help Me With HIPAA - February 16, 2024 05:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsImagine your cybersecurity measures as the immune system of your body. Just like our bodies are constantly exposed to germs and viruses, your business is exposed to a barrage of cyber threats. Cyber insurance is like health insurance for your company's digital health. We are joined today by John...
New HPH Sector Cyber Performance Goals Released - Ep 444
Help Me With HIPAA - February 09, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsHHS has adapted CISA’s Cybersecurity Performance Goals, released in March 2023, for healthcare entities to better protect those in the healthcare sector from cyberattacks. These voluntary goals aim to strengthen cyber preparedness, improve cyber resiliency, and protect patient health information...
Small Business Cybersecurity 2024 - Ep 443
Help Me With HIPAA - February 02, 2024 05:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIt’s no secret that small businesses face challenges in understanding and keeping up with the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape. Today we’ll discuss some of those challenges and review new free resources from NIST and CISA coming out in 2024 that can help SMBs manage and improve their cybe...
New NY State AG HIPAA Enforcement - Ep 442
Help Me With HIPAA - January 26, 2024 05:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsWe all know that OCR is the HHS department that oversees and enforces HIPAA to ensure the protection of individuals' healthcare information. However, more and more states around the country are also making efforts to protect their constituents’ personal information and hold companies accountabl...
Ban Ransomware Payments? - Ep 441
Help Me With HIPAA - January 19, 2024 05:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsThe number of ransomware attacks impacting critical services, compromising personal information and attackers requesting higher and higher ransoms continue to rise. Today, we discuss this pressing issue, implications of ransomware attacks, the ethical considerations of paying ransoms, and the ur...
Privacy Week Coming Soon - Ep 440
Help Me With HIPAA - January 12, 2024 05:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIn today’s world, it's essential to recognize the importance of safeguarding your personal information. From the moment you wake up and check your smartphone to the minute you stream your favorite show or make an online purchase, your every digital move leaves a trail of data breadcrumbs. But, y...
Recap 2023 Predictions 2024 - Ep 439
Help Me With HIPAA - January 05, 2024 05:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIt’s time to recap Donna and David’s 2023 HIPAA and cybersecurity predictions and hear what their crystal ball says about what to look out for in 2024. And, since AI exploded in 2023, we asked ChatGPT for predictions for 2024 too. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/439
New HHS Cyber Plan Announced - Ep 438
Help Me With HIPAA - December 29, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIt’s no secret that healthcare is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and patient privacy and safety are at risk. Good news! HHS recently announced a plan to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors. Through various initiatives, including 405(d) and other HHS efforts, pl...
2023 Holiday Blooper Show
Help Me With HIPAA - December 22, 2023 05:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsIt's time of year again where we take some time off and let Bojan create a Help Me with HIPAA bloopers show of our mishaps and outtakes. Stick around to the end - we have a little surprise for you. Thanks to Bojan for his skill in making us sound so good every week. Thanks to all our listen...
Decoding CISA's HPH Mitigation Guide - Ep 437
Help Me With HIPAA - December 15, 2023 05:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsCISA has released a mitigation guide to combat the critical and complex cyber threats affecting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. It provides best practices, essential strategies and insights for safeguarding our healthcare infrastructure against ever-evolving cyber threats. Join us as we...
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...
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