By: Larry Kinkaid, manager, CISO Advisory At every organization, different employees have different responsibilities. In order to be successful and do their job correctly, each employee must understand exactly what…
On Feb. 21, 2024, Change Healthcare disclosed it had been impacted by a cyberattack, resulting in an outage that has potentially impacted millions of Americans. This incident serves as a…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced the official release of version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), the first major update since the standard’s creation in…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — BARR Advisory aims to shine a light on the link between cybersecurity and patient trust at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2024 Global…
By: Steve Ryan Artificial intelligence (AI) raises significant data privacy concerns due to its ability to collect, analyze, and utilize vast amounts of personal information. So what role do companies…
According to a study by Cisco, 94% of organizations say their customers won’t buy from them if data is not properly protected. In today’s business landscape, privacy is paramount—that’s where…
If your organization has scaled to work with clients in and outside of the U.S., you might be curious about the benefits of a compliance framework that meets both national…
Just like you’d map out an itinerary for an upcoming vacation or create a menu prior to a dinner party, preparing for your SOC 2 audit ahead of time can…
According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), there has been a considerable upward trend in healthcare data breaches since the office began…
In today’s cyber-focused business landscape, many organizations across industries are intent on continuously improving their information security practices. Among the compliance solutions available, two highly-regarded frameworks stand out—HITRUST e1 and…