New research from the Clearwater Cyber Intelligence Institute finds that laptop computers continue to present a substantial data security risk for the healthcare industry. Clearwater operates a database that holds millions of risk records from hospitals, delivery systems, and business associates. Data mining and informatics teams at the firm use analytics to identify common security weaknesses in provider organizations, insurance companies, and other entities.
The need for robust cybersecurity legislation has never been more urgent. The Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act (HCCRA) of 2024 is a proposed bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing cybersecurity resilience across the health care sector.