Healthcare security specialists seek integration and automation in intrusion detection and prevention solutions such as the one offered by Cisco. They face challenges with patching older, vulnerable medical devices. Automated threat response and network segmentation are crucial. Industry-standard security measures are necessary, with additional protections for medical devices. Cisco’s IDS solution, including Snort, offers effective network intrusion detection. Pricing varies based on subscription model and maintenance contracts. Other leading security specialists include Fortinet, IBM Security, Juniper Networks, Damballa Failsafe, and Symantec. Planning tools purchase should consider integration, automation, and specific security needs.

Federal authorities probing ongoing cyber incident at city of Abilene – Abilene Reporter-News
Federal authorities are investigating a cyber incident affecting the city of Abilene. The nature and extent of the breach are not yet disclosed, but local