Hey, folks! Let’s chat about something that’s been hanging around too long—legacy systems.. You know, those clunky old software solutions that feel like a blast from the past. It’s time to kick them to the curb! Here’s why you should seriously consider moving on and how to make that transition smoother than a Sunday drive. Why Legacy Systems Are a No-Go Security Nightmares: Look, cyber threats are lurking everywhere. Legacy...
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In today's healthcare environment, a key question arises: "Should employees use their personal devices (BYOD) or company-provided ones (CPD)?" As a result of patient and service technologies continually evolving, the demand for devices increases, often imposing a significant financial burden on healthcare providers. At the same time, this dilemma presents both financial and security considerations for organizations deciding on the best approach for their employees. Understanding...
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What is Change Healthcare? Change Healthcare is a crucial player in the healthcare technology sector, offering various solutions to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare operations. Their services include software for revenue cycle management, value-based care, payment accuracy, and more. Essentially, Change Healthcare ensures that healthcare providers can manage clinical and administrative processes smoothly, making it a vital component of the U.S. healthcare system. Summary of...
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Understanding the Lifecycle: End-of-Life (EOL) Guidelines for Business IT Hardware Similar to your vehicle's tires that keep it rolling or your home's roof that protects you, your IT environment's hardware needs to be replaced and upgraded. These items have an EOL - End Of Life attached to them provided by the manufacturer. Here are the main hardware types that impact your IT environment and should not be...
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Cybersecurity Training for Employees In the intricate realm of digital defense, your employees stand as the formidable frontline. They wield the power to either shield against potential information security threats or inadvertently expose vulnerabilities. The pivotal factor lies in the depth and quality of their cybersecurity training. Venture Pointe, drawing from extensive experience, recognizes the profound impact of a well-prepared team. Let's delve into why top-tier cybersecurity...
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The Rising threat of Phone Scams and Data Breaches This week in Jacksonville FL, there has been an increase in phone scams (Vishing) targeting people's bank accounts. The scammers impersonate bank representatives to gain access to the victim’s checking account and after they’re in, they lock the victim out of their account. These scams are often sophisticated, leveraging data from recent breaches to make their attacks...
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The Genesis: HHS's Mandate for Cybersecurity Excellence Recently, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced a set of healthcare-specific Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs) aimed at assisting the healthcare sector in emphasizing crucial security best practices. These voluntary CPGs comprise both "Essential" and "Enhanced" goals, including widely adopted measures such as multifactor authentication and basic incident response planning. Although the goals themselves are not groundbreaking...
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Securing Healthcare: Defending Against Medical Device Vulnerabilities Empowering Healthcare with Strong Cybersecurity Measures In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, sometimes concise articles can be powerful public service messages. The Challenge: Medical Device Vulnerabilities Within the dynamic field of healthcare, increasing attention is being drawn to the vulnerability of medical devices. This emerging challenge has the potential to redefine the landscape of healthcare technology management and security. It may come as...
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Looney Tunables - The Linux Vulnerability In the wake of a recent disclosure, security researchers have been hard at work crafting proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for a critical security vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-4911, affectionately called "Looney Tunables." This flaw, discovered within the widely utilized GNU C Library (glibc) found in various Linux distributions, has raised concerns in the cybersecurity community. The Vulnerability Brought to light by the diligent team...
Read MoreElon Musk, CEO of X announced that they've been able to save nearly 60% in cloud costs by exiting the cloud and moving to on-promise servers. While enacting the cloud exit strategy appears to have worked for a large company such as X, would it work for your company? In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the question of whether a company should pursue a cloud exit strategy...
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