The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule and the HITECH Act to bolster cybersecurity for electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposal includes updated definitions, enhancing existing safeguards, improving tech safeguards, and updating organizational requirements. The measure is intended to address evolving threats and technological advancements in healthcare. Comments are being accepted until early March.
AI-powered malware could breach security systems in seconds: NATO-backed start-up
Kines warned that AI-powered security tools alone cannot counter AI-driven malware. A multi-layered defense strategy, blending AI-enhanced detection systems with network segmentation tools, is necessary.
