The Department of Health and Human Services and the Office for Civil Rights are seeking comments on proposed modifications to the HIPAA Security Standards to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare, addressing the rise in breaches. The proposals will include mandatory specifications, voluntary best practices, and increased documentation requirements, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy.

The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing