Hospitals need to adopt a multi-layered security framework, combining digital and physical measures, to effectively guard against data breaches and attacks. Traditional methods such as ID badges can be augmented with biometric and mobile authentication credentials. Automated alert systems and duress badges are also gaining popularity. Despite this, cost, lack of executive support, and a perceived lack of necessity are the main barriers to adoption according to a recent HID survey.
Former Defense Contractor Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Espionage
From the U.S. Department of Justice: John Murray Rowe Jr., 67, of Lead, South Dakota, was sentenced today to 126 months in prison followed by