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.

Anne Arundel government buildings set to partially reopen Tuesday following ‘cyber incident’ – Capital Gazette
Anne Arundel County government buildings are scheduled to reopen partially on Tuesday after being closed due to a cyber incident. The incident affected various services,