As healthcare organizations ramp up HIPAA compliance efforts, they should make far greater use of guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, says security consultant Mac ...

When the Biden administration released its National Cybersecurity Strategy, it was the latest signal that the federal government plans to increase its focus on data protection. NIST 800-66r2 is ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking public comment as it plans to update its 2008 guidance for implementing the HIPAA Security Rule, which went into effect about 20 years ago ...

Aiming to help HIPAA covered entities strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness, HHS Office for Civil Rights has published a crosswalk identifying mappings between NIST's Framework for Improving ...

Healthcare organizations continue to fall short with managing cybersecurity risks as measured by how well they are conforming with recognized best practices for security and privacy. Health systems ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology updated its guidance on how healthcare organizations and companies can protect their patients’ data security through new cybersecurity ...

Healthcare providers are tasked with safeguarding patients’ information, and that responsibility is guided by requirements and suggestions from several sources. The Office of the National Coordinator ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comment on proposed new cybersecurity guidance intended to help healthcare organizations that fall under the regulatory umbrella of ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a guide that federal agencies can use to help them understand HIPAA's security requirements. The HIPAA Security Rule sets out ...