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By Jonah Comstock | 12:17 pm | October 15, 2018
But like with most things in healthcare, organizations need to keep following up after choosing the right vendor and signing an airtight contract to best protect data.
By Leontina Postelnicu | 09:11 am | October 12, 2018
The Department of Health and Social Care estimates that the WannaCry cyber attack from May 2017 cost the NHS £92m.
By Dave Muoio | 12:40 pm | October 11, 2018
Skipping out on comprehensive device documentation and risk assessment will cripple an organization's cybersecurity program, experts say.
By Leontina Postelnicu | 03:00 pm | October 05, 2018
As compliance continues to be a point of concern, we take a look at the implications of GDPR for UK health and care.
By Healthcare IT News Staff | 04:30 pm | October 04, 2018
During October, we talk to infosec executives and experts about the problems and practical steps to securing sensitive data, advice about what to do after a security incident, and a look at emerging trends.
By HIMSS TV | 03:13 pm | October 04, 2018
Kamal Obbad, Co-founder and CEO of Nebula Genomics, is working to help consumers understand consent and the risks to consider before giving someone access to their data based on a blockchain model.  Nebula Genomics was the winner of the 2018 Health 2.0 Launch! contest.
By Laura Lovett | 10:55 am | October 04, 2018
BlackBerry' new healthcare-related security products include a blockchain system for medical data and operating system for secure medical devices. 
By Dave Muoio | 04:18 pm | October 01, 2018
In a statement, Dr. Scott Gottlieb detailed his agency’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts, which include the signing of two “significant memoranda of understanding” and discussions to facilitate collaboration across government agencies.
By Leontina Postelnicu | 01:39 pm | October 01, 2018
UK regulator fines health insurer Bupa after an investigation found "material inadequacies in the way Bupa safeguarded personal data".
By Dave Muoio and Jonah Comstock | 03:02 pm | September 21, 2018
Google, Nebula Genomics, take notice of consumer calls for control over data.