5 Ways Health Cos. Can Reduce Pandemic Cybersecurity Risk

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By Elliot Golding and Kristin Bryan

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Law360 (June 9, 2020, 4:18 PM EDT) —

Elliot Golding
Kristin Bryan

Robust cybersecurity continues to be of paramount importance as the COVID-19 outbreak develops and cybercriminals seek to exploit a remote workforce.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently issued an alert identifying the top 10 cybersecurity vulnerabilities routinely exploited by foreign malicious actors.[1]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights shared the alert so health care organizations can likewise take appropriate action to reduce the potential risk of exploitation, as entities in this field are increasingly the target of cyberattacks.

This article provides a summary of the most common vulnerabilities and…

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